The best eBay deals of January 2021: Laptops, consoles, headphones, and more

Ebay began its life as an auction website, but in recent years, it has grown into an online retailer with deals to rival those of outlets like Amazon and Walmart. Many tech brands even have their own official eBay stores now, and it’s become one of the best places to score hot discounts on new electronics. Whatever you’re shopping for, chances are good you’ll find it here, but to save you the trouble of sorting through it all, we’ve already rounded up all the best eBay deals of the month right here:

Today’s best eBay deals

• PlayStation Plus One-Year Subscription Card — $31, was $60
• Sony MDR-7506 Professional Headphones — $95, was $112
• Intel Core i5-10400 6-Core Processor — $170, was $221
• TCL 43S525 43-Inch 4K Roku Smart TV — $340, was $500
• LG 43UN7300 43-inch ThinQ 4K Smart TV w/Alexa — $340, was $530
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus (128GB, Factory Unlocked) — $710, was $1,200
• Lenovo Legion 5 Laptop (Ryzen 7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, GTX 1660 Ti GPU) — $950, was $1,100

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PlayStation Plus One-Year Subscription Card

$31 $60

Get access to free games, members-only deals, online multiplayer, and more with PS Plus -- yours at a big discount off its usual price when you buy this one-year membership card.

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Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gaming Laptop (Core i7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GTX 1650 Ti GPU)

$730 $1,000

With a beefy CPU and GPU combo, the 15-inch Lenovo IdeaPad L340 laptop has everything you need for work and play.

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Sony MDR-7506 Professional Headphones

$95 $112

These are still the gold standard for studio-quality over-ear headphones that you can get for around $100 or less.

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Lenovo Legion 5 Laptop (Ryzen 7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, GTX 1660 Ti GPU)

$950 $1,100

Lenovo's Legion 5 is a beefy gaming laptop that will easily handle modern games at high settings for years to come. It would make a fine work machine, too.

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LG 43UN7300 43-inch ThinQ 4K Smart TV w/Alexa

$340 $530

Powered by ThinQ AI with built-in Amazon Alexa, this LG 43-inch 4K smart TV is a moderately-sized and very affordable television.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus (128GB, Factory Unlocked)

$710 $1,200

You can score the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus at a huge discount, and since this one is unlocked, you can take it to any compatible carrier of your choice.

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Intel Core i5-10400 6-Core Processor

$170 $221

With six cores and a maximum clock speed of 4.30 GHz, the 10th-generation Intel Core i5-10400 is a staple processor that's perfect for work and gaming PC builds.

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TCL 43S525 43-Inch 4K Roku Smart TV

$340 $500

TCL is the top name in the world of budget 4K smart TVs, and this model features built-in Roku streaming along with Dolby Vision technology.

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How to find a great eBay deal

One of the reasons that there are always so many great eBay deals to be found is that this auction site is much more expansive than most other online retail outlets, hosting thousands of different sellers from private vendors to big retailers like Best Buy and Newegg. The flip side of that coin is that there are also more pitfalls to be mindful of when shopping around for those eBay deals so that you don’t get ripped off or end up with buyer’s remorse.

Since pretty much anybody can sell on eBay, it’s important to perform your due diligence before handing over your cash. When it comes to pricey electronics, we generally advise sticking to brand new items instead of second-hand goods, no matter how hot that deal on a used item may seem — used tech often doesn’t come with a manufacturer’s warranty or any other post-purchase support (aside from the option of returning it and possibly having to eat the shipping charges). It might not be a bad idea to buy something that has been professionally refurbished, but if you’re going to go that route, then buy only from repair centers that are authorized by the original manufacturer. Many times, the brand itself will have its own eBay outlet where it offers refurbished goods that are covered by a full warranty.

One especially great thing about eBay is that you can find discounts on almost everything year-round, so it’s a useful place to find bargains when there aren’t big seasonal sales going on at other retailers. As far as electronics go, you don’t have to look too far to find some outstanding eBay deals on computers, tablets, smart home devices, home theater equipment, and other big-ticket tech items. It is also a good place to hunt for smartphone deals and particularly for discounts on unlocked models. The best deals will always be on last-gen units, but don’t overlook newer releases. It doesn’t take long for third-party eBay sellers to get a hold of brand new current-gen devices like the iPhone 11 or Samsung Galaxy S20.

The sheer number of items, product categories, and sellers can make shopping on eBay a time-consuming affair, even if you already have an idea of what you want. To save some time and to quickly find the best bargains available at the moment, you can always head over to the eBay deals page to see what’s on offer. This landing page also features discounts and promotions from big-name retailers and other trusted sellers so you’re generally in safe waters here, even when buying manufacturer-refurbished items.

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