What so you think of 3rd party online sellers

[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?

 

[pigoo3]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Griggs2121]

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

 

[chas_m]

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, 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]

Nice find!

 

[pigoo3]

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]

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 !;D

Clay

 

[pigoo3]

Its all about shipping with you !;D

Clay

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

 

[uRabbit]

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!

 

[Mac SK]

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

- Nick

I hate it when they do that...it cost like a buck to ship it.

 

[pigoo3]

I hate it when they do that...it cost like a buck to ship it.

I would be more than willing to pay $3.00-$4.00 shipping...but $13.33 is just out of hand for an Airport card...it really blows the whole deal!

- Nick

 

[uRabbit]

Urgh! Trying to sell a custom PC is hard! I've listed it on eBay (my account balance is up to $4.50 or something like that, cause I've listed it so many times). I've got it on craigslist. I've dropped the price all the way from $1050 to $800. "/

Maybe I won't be getting a MacBook. >.<