Bit off an odd one.

Frapple · 14 Jan 2008 at 14:36

My friend has the money to pay for a new computer over a couple of months (~£800) but can't pay it out in one lump sum.

What are his options, taking into account he need a new computer asap?

Fire Wizard · 14 Jan 2008 at 14:37

Hello Manbread, how much does your friend have to spend now and what will he be using his system for?

z0mbi3 · 14 Jan 2008 at 14:38

1)0% credit card if he's old enough.
2)Ask parents.

AtreuS · 14 Jan 2008 at 14:38

Get a loan, get one on credit or wait seem the most likely options.

Snakedoctor · 14 Jan 2008 at 14:38

Buy now pay later credit? If he clears the amount within the given time, he should not pay any interest.

z0mbi3 · 14 Jan 2008 at 14:45

I hadn't thought of that. A few competitors will do credit on purchases over a certain amount.

tres · 14 Jan 2008 at 14:49

credit card, 0% for 6-9-12 months, it'll help his credit rating as well, paying back all on time

melbourne720 · 14 Jan 2008 at 15:22

trescodrucey said:
credit card, 0% for 6-9-12 months, it'll help his credit rating as well, paying back all on time

Actually it would be better for his credit rating if he got a loan and paid off the installments on time (as then the loan company would make money off him) but that is for another thread. Solid idea though.