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daneoni
Aug 21, 2007, 04:16 PM
Didn't know where else to post this so here goes.

I recently got an iMac and have decided to sell my 9 month old MBP again. Its a 2.16GHz Core 2 Duo with 2GB of RAM, 120GB HDD.....HE AppleCare. I've got an offer for £750 ($1490). Part of me says thats decent but another part of me thinks i could get more.

What do you guys think?


vanmacguy
Aug 21, 2007, 04:26 PM
I put the details of your Mac Book on the site mac2sell.net .

This is what it said:

Your Computer is a
MacBook Pro 15 inch Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz 2048/120 GB/superdrive
The Mac2Sell Quoted Value of your computer is :
£ 970

Obviously I don't know where you're from and seeing the pound sign in your post I assumed the UK.
shu82
Aug 21, 2007, 04:28 PM
I wouldn't say you are getting ripped off. You might be able to get a little more. This is coming from the US. But I know UK is much more expensive. So, you might be doing him a favor. Check EbayUK.
Veritas&Equitas
Aug 21, 2007, 04:32 PM
That is a pretty fair price for both sides, here in the US anyway. I've seen a number of MBP with those specs selling at right around that price point, and a good number a hundred or so lower...
daneoni
Aug 21, 2007, 04:39 PM
£970 to £750 is kinda of a big leap. Want the guy to meet me halfway at £800 cos im not really fussed about maximizing profit but i dont want to throw the machine away at a subpar price.

I might have to settle for £750 cos i'd rather not sit out an auction and have a feeling selling it on eBay won't necessarily yield a better price
EHUnlucky7x9@ao
Aug 21, 2007, 07:37 PM
It all depends on where you decide to sell your machine. I've seen the same spec machine sell for $1300 US.
daneoni
Aug 21, 2007, 07:53 PM
It all depends on where you decide to sell your machine. I've seen the same spec machine sell for 1300.

I hope you mean $1300. Either way he's agreed to £800 which im fine with.
Maxwell Smart
Aug 21, 2007, 08:45 PM
Yeah and you always have to remember selling locally is MUCH more convenient then dealing with ebay/paypal/shipping fees. I would gladly take a cut in profit to not have to deal with the hassle. That price seems very fair though.
joekix
Aug 22, 2007, 01:35 AM
just sold one for 1464.00 on ebay. it was in near mint condition, but i did not have apple care.
daneoni
Aug 22, 2007, 09:25 AM
just sold one for 1464.00 on ebay. it was in near mint condition, but i did not have apple care.

What? i hope you mean $1464. Anyhue im now torn i just checked up on my auction and its already up to £247 ($490) in the first two days with 26 people watching the item and have 4 days left. Part of me thinks i should let the auction run and another part says i should just cash out not and save myself the hassle.

Ugh....decisions decisions.
arcsbite
Aug 22, 2007, 09:48 AM
you are being TOTALLY ripped off.
you should be looking at £1000 plus for that machine as long as it's in good condition
xUKHCx
Aug 22, 2007, 09:57 AM
As someone from the UK I would say that even £800 is pretty low. You could easily sell it for more. If I had the available cash right now i'd snap that up at that price. For a reference point in the refub store a similar MBP is selling for £1199 (actually lower spec than yours)
liketom
Aug 22, 2007, 10:04 AM
i always aim to sell my older kit at Apple refurb prices or there around
daneoni
Aug 22, 2007, 10:18 AM
you are being TOTALLY ripped off.
you should be looking at £1000 plus for that machine as long as it's in good condition

Its in pristine condition

As someone from the UK I would say that even £800 is pretty low. You could easily sell it for more. If I had the available cash right now i'd snap that up at that price. For a reference point in the refub store a similar MBP is selling for £1199 (actually lower spec than yours)

True say about the refurb store, the auction is running good anyway...maybe i should just let it run.
xUKHCx
Aug 22, 2007, 10:20 AM
True say about the refurb store, the auction is running good anyway...maybe i should just let it run.

eBay is actually a good place to sell macs in the UK as many people don't know the value of them and you generally get very high prices. Good luck and i'm sure it'll sell for more than the £800.:)
arcsbite
Aug 22, 2007, 10:21 AM
Its in pristine condition


Then I say, let the auction run, people that offer buy it now usually only do so as they know the price it will finish at is more than they want to spend.

I was offered £1250 for my 2.0Ghz 15" 2GB RAM MBP about 6 months ago, but I needed it for college.