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Hey Guys I need IMMEDIATE HELP WITH BUYING THIS MAC
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1704920" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>This is what I would be shooting for as a minimum (you might "flex" on the video card of it's a 256meg card…and upgrade later). </p><p></p><p>Of course it's always possible to get more than this for $350…and this is where the good/great deal part plays in.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Or if you get more than this in a deal…then expect to pay more. </p><p></p><p>Basically you need to shop eBay…then compare & contrast the various deals. Get to know what a Mac Pro 3,1 costs with 16gig of ram or 32gig of ram. With or without an SSD (and its size). With a better video card. With more HD's installed…etc. You develop a sense for these things as you shop.</p><p></p><p>Obviously you shouldn't even consider a Mac Pro 3,1 that has 8-cores, 4gig of ram, and a 256meg video card if it costs $450 or $500 (too much).</p><p></p><p>Also remember that most eBay listings are auction format. If you see a good deal on a Mac Pro 3,1 (and it has lots of extra goodies)…for $350. Remember to check how much time is left in the auction. If there's time left…there's a very good chance the price could go up significantly…and many times during the last 2 minutes of the auction (or even last 15 seconds if lots of folks are interested in it).</p><p></p><p>You could also look for "Buy It Now" or "Best Offer" deals. Since then the price you see with be the price you pay (or very close).</p><p></p><p>- Nick</p><p></p><p>p.s. Yes…this can be a hassle or a headache…if you don't enjoy "the hunt".<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> If this is the case…then the easy way would be to pay the $650 for the Mac Pro originally mentioned in post #1…and call it a day.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> But if you want a better deal (get more for less $$$). Then you got to do what you're doing.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1704920, member: 56379"] This is what I would be shooting for as a minimum (you might "flex" on the video card of it's a 256meg card…and upgrade later). Of course it's always possible to get more than this for $350…and this is where the good/great deal part plays in.:) Or if you get more than this in a deal…then expect to pay more. Basically you need to shop eBay…then compare & contrast the various deals. Get to know what a Mac Pro 3,1 costs with 16gig of ram or 32gig of ram. With or without an SSD (and its size). With a better video card. With more HD's installed…etc. You develop a sense for these things as you shop. Obviously you shouldn't even consider a Mac Pro 3,1 that has 8-cores, 4gig of ram, and a 256meg video card if it costs $450 or $500 (too much). Also remember that most eBay listings are auction format. If you see a good deal on a Mac Pro 3,1 (and it has lots of extra goodies)…for $350. Remember to check how much time is left in the auction. If there's time left…there's a very good chance the price could go up significantly…and many times during the last 2 minutes of the auction (or even last 15 seconds if lots of folks are interested in it). You could also look for "Buy It Now" or "Best Offer" deals. Since then the price you see with be the price you pay (or very close). - Nick p.s. Yes…this can be a hassle or a headache…if you don't enjoy "the hunt".;) If this is the case…then the easy way would be to pay the $650 for the Mac Pro originally mentioned in post #1…and call it a day.:) But if you want a better deal (get more for less $$$). Then you got to do what you're doing.:) [/QUOTE]
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