05-13-2010, 02:49 PM

Hi there -

Basically in Jan I bought a new 21inch iMac - 2 moths later I was burgled, they took the mac but I still have the OS & Application install DVD's. I have just settled my insurance claim and am about to buy another computer, my question is - can I sell these DVD's on ebay or the likes?

Many thanks!

05-13-2010, 03:00 PM

I'm not sure of the legalities with the EULA, but in my opinion, it's like parting the machine out. You're selling one of the components of a machine, presumably to someone who has the same machine and therefore the proper license to use those discs.

I have seen these for sale all over eBay. Just make sure you note that they are for a 21" iMac model. You'll probably want to note the revision or model number, since the discs are usually specific to a series or particular machine.

05-13-2010, 03:05 PM

Hi -

Thanks - the main thing I was worried about was if there would be any licensing issues, the machine that was stolen was password protected, so I am hoping they would have had to get new software installed in order to use it.

05-13-2010, 03:16 PM

The discs are not serialized - so just because those discs were used to install the OS for your machine, doesn't mean the disc is tied to you specifically.