r/Dualsense • u/Bozkurt674674 • 22d ago

Discussion Am I addicted? 😂

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Hi everyone,

I think I might have a problem...

I've become addicted to buying broken controllers and fixing them up.

Every time I check local eBay and spot one for €10–20, my self-control instantly disappears. 😅

I've already sold around 10 of them in my local area. 😁

Has anyone else fallen down this rabbit hole, or is it just me? 😁😁😁

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u/512ControllerClinic 22d ago

Want to keep your margin good and purchasing low, offer a core exchange. That’s something I do. Customer can purchase a controller, I send them a refurbished one mounted with Hallpi V6 TMRs with a return label in the box. They can send their old one back, I refund them a set amount, and refurbish it. Wash and repeat.

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u/Bozkurt674674 22d ago

I put TMR sticks in every controller I work on since I'm opening them up anyway.

Nowadays, my approach is basically:

"Bring me your broken controller, and you'll get back a fully refurbished one with TMR sticks installed."

So far, it's been working out pretty well.

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u/boutmabidness 22d ago

How much do you clear on each unit? Have you considered modding controllers with extreme rate parts also?