What so you think of 3rd party online sellers

uRabbit · uRabbit #1 (**permalink**)

02-21-2010, 01:33 AM

The only physical stores around here that sell Apple are Best Buy and MacLife (not the magazine), and neither sell older models, new or used/refurbished. So I am looking elsewhere. Trying eBay and google. Google comes up with GainSaver and TechRestore mostly.

What do you guys think of either of these?

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #2 (**permalink**)

02-21-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by uRabbit

The only physical stores around here that sell Apple are Best Buy and MacLife (not the magazine), and neither sell older models, new or used/refurbished. So I am looking elsewhere. Trying eBay and google. Google comes up with GainSaver and TechRestore mostly.

What do you guys think of either of these?

If you're looking for a new or refurbished computer...why not order directly from Apple.com?

- Nick

uRabbit · uRabbit #3 (**permalink**)

02-21-2010, 10:36 AM

I'm exploring more affordable options. And Apple does not list any 2.26 LED MacBooks on their refurbished page yet. In fact, I can't remember the last time I saw a MacBook on there.

chscag · chscag #4 (**permalink**)

02-21-2010, 02:17 PM

I'd stay away from eBay if you're looking for an inexpensive used MacBook. It's very easy to get swindled on eBay by a dishonest seller - and as much as eBay brags about their buyer protection through PayPal and so forth, you would be hard pressed to get a refund.

You can try Craig's list but a warning there also... Unless the seller is local to you and is able to meet with you to demonstrate the worthiness of the machine, don't buy it.

My advice: Save your money, buy a new machine from Best Buy or MacLife. Or, if possible a refurbished machine from Apple.

Regards.

uRabbit · uRabbit #5 (**permalink**)

02-21-2010, 02:22 PM

Ya, my thoughts exactly. I have some time. And I'm trying to sell my gaming PC. So we shall see how it all goes.

Only thing is, I won't be coming into money real soon, except what I get for my computer.

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #6 (**permalink**)

02-21-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by uRabbit

I'm exploring more affordable options. And Apple does not list any 2.26 LED MacBooks on their refurbished page yet. In fact, I can't remember the last time I saw a MacBook on there.

Yeah...since Apple is currently only selling 1 MacBook model (everything else is a MacBook Pro)...they don't show up too much in the refurbished section.

I think that the last time I saw one it was like $849. Keep looking...maybe you'll get lucky!

- Nick

Mac SK · Mac SK #7 (**permalink**)

02-22-2010, 12:08 AM

Im giving away all my secret locations...look here.
Parts and service for iBooks, and all Mac Powerbooks

Griggs2121 · Griggs2121 #8 (**permalink**)

02-22-2010, 12:35 AM

Mac SK, thats a really interesting website. The stuff seems a bit overpriced though...

chas_m · chas_m #9 (**permalink**)

02-22-2010, 01:31 AM

TechRestore are good people in my experience. I would buy with confidence from them.

Ebay and Craigslist are too full of scammers for my liking anymore.

Mac SK · Mac SK #10 (**permalink**)

02-23-2010, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Griggs2121

Mac SK, thats a really interesting website. The stuff seems a bit overpriced though...

I agree...As Im a bottom fisher but I can fix things...Look here.
eBay Store ? Bargain Computer Products: Search results for apple.

uRabbit · uRabbit #11 (**permalink**)

02-23-2010, 11:54 PM

Nice find!

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #12 (**permalink**)

02-24-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mac SK

I agree...As Im a bottom fisher but I can fix things...Look here.
eBay Store ? Bargain Computer Products: Search results for apple.

I was searching thru the seller's items...they want $13.33 shipping for an Airport card...pretty STEEP shipping charge!!!

- Nick

clayneal · clayneal #13 (**permalink**)

02-24-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by pigoo3

I was searching thru the seller's items...they want $13.33 shipping for an Airport card...pretty STEEP shipping charge!!!

- Nick

Its all about shipping with you !

Clay

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #14 (**permalink**)

02-24-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by clayneal

Its all about shipping with you !

Clay

Darn right...sometimes it's all about the shipping!

uRabbit · uRabbit #15 (**permalink**)

02-24-2010, 10:30 AM

Shipping (and tax in retail situations) does sometimes add an unaccounted for expense.

So Boise, ID (where I live) is getting an Apple Store! We're only the 42nd state to get one... Haha!

uRabbit #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 15, 2010 Posts: 26	02-21-2010, 02:22 PM Ya, my thoughts exactly. I have some time. And I'm trying to sell my gaming PC. So we shall see how it all goes. Only thing is, I won't be coming into money real soon, except what I get for my computer. Last edited by uRabbit; 02-21-2010 at 02:27 PM.
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chas_m #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,808 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	02-22-2010, 01:31 AM TechRestore are good people in my experience. I would buy with confidence from them. Ebay and Craigslist are too full of scammers for my liking anymore. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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uRabbit #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 15, 2010 Posts: 26	02-23-2010, 11:54 PM Nice find! Apple MacBook Pro 2.33GHz Aluminum [Sold] Apple iPhone 3GS White 16GB [June 10, 2009]
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uRabbit #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 15, 2010 Posts: 26	02-21-2010, 01:33 AM The only physical stores around here that sell Apple are Best Buy and MacLife (not the magazine), and neither sell older models, new or used/refurbished. So I am looking elsewhere. Trying eBay and google. Google comes up with GainSaver and TechRestore mostly. What do you guys think of either of these?
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chscag #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 32,384 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	02-21-2010, 02:17 PM I'd stay away from eBay if you're looking for an inexpensive used MacBook. It's very easy to get swindled on eBay by a dishonest seller - and as much as eBay brags about their buyer protection through PayPal and so forth, you would be hard pressed to get a refund. You can try Craig's list but a warning there also... Unless the seller is local to you and is able to meet with you to demonstrate the worthiness of the machine, don't buy it. My advice: Save your money, buy a new machine from Best Buy or MacLife. Or, if possible a refurbished machine from Apple. Regards.
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Mac SK #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 20, 2006 Posts: 1,484	02-22-2010, 12:08 AM Im giving away all my secret locations...look here. Parts and service for iBooks, and all Mac Powerbooks
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Griggs2121 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 31, 2008 Posts: 28	02-22-2010, 12:35 AM Mac SK, thats a really interesting website. The stuff seems a bit overpriced though...
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uRabbit #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 15, 2010 Posts: 26	02-24-2010, 10:30 AM Shipping (and tax in retail situations) does sometimes add an unaccounted for expense. So Boise, ID (where I live) is getting an Apple Store! We're only the 42nd state to get one... Haha!
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