New buyer for macbook. HELP

So i recently was looking for macbooks on craigslist and i have an offer for a white macbook model a1181 with a bad battery (no big deal) but what i am really asking is advice or a place to go to get a mac for a cheap price. it doesnt have to be new.

In my opinion (if you're looking for a used MacBook)...Craig's List is one of the best places. Especially since you get to use it & look at it...to verify that it works properly...and it cosmetically meets your expectations.

- Nick

I would stay away from Craig's list.

SO what should i do?

Do as Nick advised. There's nothing wrong with doing business with someone who advertises on Craig's list. Use common sense and take precautions and you should be fine. Meet the seller in a public place like Starbucks so you can test the machine. They have free WiFi.