iMac - Is it worth it?

crazysxycool · crazysxycool #1 (**permalink**)

05-05-2009, 12:39 PM

I found one of these on eBay and the seller wants $1300 for it. I just wanted to know if this is a good price being that it's an early 2008 model before I purchase it. It's model MB325LL/A which is an early 2008 model.

Thanks in advance,
Wyman

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #2 (**permalink**)

05-05-2009, 12:50 PM

No, it isn't a good price.
It's a bit high.
Apple is selling refurbished, newer model iMacs for under $1000.
Plus, if you buy the refurbished from Apple, you get a full one year warranty and still have the opportunity to bring that to a full three years with an Apple Care extension.

crazysxycool · crazysxycool #3 (**permalink**)

05-05-2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D3v1L80Y

No, it isn't a good price.
It's a bit high.
Apple is selling refurbished, newer model iMacs for under $1000.
Plus, if you buy the refurbished from Apple, you get a full one year warranty and still have the opportunity to bring that to a full three years with an Apple Care extension.

Hi D3v1L80Y -

Thanks for your reply. So it's still not a good price if it's brand new? I forgot to put that in my initial post.

Wyman

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #4 (**permalink**)

05-05-2009, 01:09 PM

No, it still is too high.

It's not a new computer, it's the early 2008 model.
Doesn't matter if the box was never open, it's still an older machine.

I have attached the suggested selling price quoted from Mac2Sell for the model you are looking at on eBay.

You can still buy a brand-new 2009 model iMac with better specs for $1200.

Unless you're planning on buying a machine that is more than 2 years old, you should avoid eBay.
Just get a new machine or refurbished one direct from Apple.

crazysxycool · crazysxycool #5 (**permalink**)

05-05-2009, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D3v1L80Y

No, it still is too high.

It's not a new computer, it's the early 2008 model.
Doesn't matter if the box was never open, it's still an older machine.

I have attached the suggested selling price quoted from Mac2Sell for the model you are looking at on eBay.

You can still buy a brand-new 2009 model iMac with better specs for $1200.

Unless you're planning on buying a machine that is more than 2 years old, you should avoid eBay.
Just get a new machine or refurbished one direct from Apple.

Ok, I will avoid the eBay transaction. Thanks so much for your insight. Could you send me the link(s) for the one you say is $1200? I'm interested in a 24 inch but if a refurbished is cheaper then I can bend a little.

Wyman

bobtomay · bobtomay #6 (**permalink**)

05-05-2009, 01:35 PM

To look at refurbs to your hearts content go to apple.com - the click on the 'Store' link - then scroll down the left side to Special Deals and Refubished Macs.

They have what looks to be the very machine you were asking about for $999 and as D8 says would come with a 1 year warranty.

crazysxycool · crazysxycool #7 (**permalink**)

05-05-2009, 02:35 PM

Thank you both for your responses. I now know how to proceed.

Regards,
Wyman

Mama Luigi · Mama Luigi #8 (**permalink**)

05-07-2009, 05:43 PM

I see you've already made the (wise) decision to avoid eBay, but I should also point out that when you buy an Apple refurb, you get a full 1-year warranty and you can buy AppleCare just like with a new Mac. If you buy a machine over one year old from eBay, you not only have no warranty but you can't even add AppleCare to it.

D3v1L80Y #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	05-05-2009, 12:50 PM No, it isn't a good price. It's a bit high. Apple is selling refurbished, newer model iMacs for under $1000. Plus, if you buy the refurbished from Apple, you get a full one year warranty and still have the opportunity to bring that to a full three years with an Apple Care extension. __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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crazysxycool #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 09, 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 40	05-05-2009, 12:39 PM I found one of these on eBay and the seller wants $1300 for it. I just wanted to know if this is a good price being that it's an early 2008 model before I purchase it. It's model MB325LL/A which is an early 2008 model. Thanks in advance, Wyman
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crazysxycool #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 09, 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 40	05-05-2009, 02:35 PM Thank you both for your responses. I now know how to proceed. Regards, Wyman
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Mama Luigi #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2009 Posts: 369 Mac Specs: Phenom X3 720, Radeon 4870 1GB, 6GB DDR2-800, 32" LCD TV	05-07-2009, 05:43 PM I see you've already made the (wise) decision to avoid eBay, but I should also point out that when you buy an Apple refurb, you get a full 1-year warranty and you can buy AppleCare just like with a new Mac. If you buy a machine over one year old from eBay, you not only have no warranty but you can't even add AppleCare to it.
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