How to sell an iPod Touch?

[Kodachrome]

Okay, so I got a free iPod Touch 8GB from Apple's 'Back to school" promotion. I already have a perfectly fine older iPod and 8GB isn't enough for me, so I'm trying to sell the Touch. Its harder then you'd think. I've tried craigslist, but there are so many of them being sold there the going price is really low. A new one goes for $299, craigslist has people selling them for 200. I'm hoping to get more than that, possibly around the ~250+ range. And before you tell me I should just take $200 - I cant. I'm a poor college student and I need a good deal on the iPod to help alleviate the shock of buying a MacBook Pro.

SO, considering craigslist's market is flooded (and ebay is similar, plus I dont like dealing with ebay), I have a different idea. I will stand outside of an apple store with a sign: "Buy my new iPod touch 8GB for $50 less than what the Apple Store charges". I should be able to find at least one person willing to do it, right? Considering this is a brand new, in plastic, genuine iPod.

edit: and I know new iPods are coming soon, which is another reason why I want to do this soooon (next few days)

Any thoughts/ideas on this?

[Ivan P]

1) I wouldn't be surprised if people at the Apple Store try to get you removed, because you're certainly going to affect their business even if it is one iPod.

2) I'm stumped as to why you're using the sympathy thing of "I'm poor and just paid all this money on a MBP..."; that was your choice to buy, there are cheaper notebooks out there, so don't complain to us.

[veganskier]

Not sure if you want to stand outside the Apple store- they'd probably kick you out for trespassing. Also consider that if someone buys from Apple they can return it if there are problems, whereas if they buy from you...
Personally $50.00 isn't enough to make me buy from a stranger.
But those are just my thoughts :p

[Kodachrome]

2) I'm stumped as to why you're using the sympathy thing of "I'm poor and just paid all this money on a MBP..."; that was your choice to buy, there are cheaper notebooks out there, so don't complain to us.

Nah I'm not complaining, I just put that disclaimer in there because $50 is a lot to me even if I do have a macbook pro (which I had to work very hard for).

I know not everybody would be willing to buy it this way for only $50 off, but surely I could find one person who is willing to do it

plus, I'd be standing on the sidewalk, which isn't apple's property, so they couldn't do squat. I guess the city could arrest me for not having a street vendor license though....

[Koodauw]

Just sell it on CL or ebay and be done with it. I just sold one for $225.

[tonyshucraft]

really it's all about how you market it. Throw something else in that you don't use that isn't worth it and you might get that much.

Although anybody who knows about the current events with APple would probably even have a hard time moving on 200, as I am sure tat is what people will have to sell 16 gigs for this current gen if they want to get rid of them without a hassle.

[WordLife565]

I doubt you'd be able to sell for more than 200, especially because apple sells their refurbished iPod touches (which come with 1 year warranty, apple certified, etc.) for 200 dollars, so most people wouldn't even make a move for their wallets above that price. Plus, with the knowledge of the september 9th event, and the near certain update of the touch and possibility of lower price points, only a fool would buy an 8 GB iPod touch 1st gen for over 200 dollars.

[JML42691]

I doubt that you would get somebody serious with that purchase out side of the store, people are going to the Apple Store already because they do not want to buy on discount online sites that may be a scam, and you would look like you are trying to commit a scam. And Apple would get a way for you to be removed from the area. Just sell it for $200 online, suck it up and deal with it, it is not like you are going to be losing money, and advertise it as being brand new, still in the box with the original shrink-wrap on it (assuming that you haven't opened it).

[Col127]

i definitely wouldn't stand in front of the apple store. they would definitely kick you out :) haha. well maybe you can try ebay. or try to throw a bonus with it. give people an extra incentive to buy from you.

Okay, so I got a free iPod Touch 8GB from Apple's 'Back to school" promotion. I already have a perfectly fine older iPod and 8GB isn't enough for me, so I'm trying to sell the Touch. Its harder then you'd think. I've tried craigslist, but there are so many of them being sold there the going price is really low. A new one goes for $299, craigslist has people selling them for 200. I'm hoping to get more than that, possibly around the ~250+ range. And before you tell me I should just take $200 - I cant. I'm a poor college student and I need a good deal on the iPod to help alleviate the shock of buying a MacBook Pro.

SO, considering craigslist's market is flooded (and ebay is similar, plus I dont like dealing with ebay), I have a different idea. I will stand outside of an apple store with a sign: "Buy my new iPod touch 8GB for $50 less than what the Apple Store charges". I should be able to find at least one person willing to do it, right? Considering this is a brand new, in plastic, genuine iPod.

edit: and I know new iPods are coming soon, which is another reason why I want to do this soooon (next few days)

Any thoughts/ideas on this?

[Kodachrome]

they would definitely kick you out
no they wouldn't. Thanks for the suggestions though

[hipvamore]

you're not gonna make more than 200. sell it while you can, because in a month it'll probably drop down till 150.

[Kodachrome]

I doubt you'd be able to sell for more than 200, especially because apple sells their refurbished iPod touches (which come with 1 year warranty, apple certified, etc.) for 200 dollars, so most people wouldn't even make a move for their wallets above that price. Plus, with the knowledge of the september 9th event, and the near certain update of the touch and possibility of lower price points, only a fool would buy an 8 GB iPod touch 1st gen for over 200 dollars.

Thats the whole thing. I'm counting on people not knowing about the current prices on craigslist. I'm counting on people not knowing about the upcoming event. Not everybody visits MacRumors and not everybody knows about the upcoming announcement. Not everybody wants/ knows that they can buy refurbished ipod Touches. The situation you are presenting is the situation of a well informed buyer with extensive knowledge of the current developments. THe situation I'm trying to create is one where people get a good deal, just not as good as craigslist.

[TEG]

I would suggest the following

Facebook or MySpace Classifieds
Pawnshop
Local Classifieds
If it is still sealed in the box, you will get more for it.

TEG

[dakine85]

if you want to....you can ask a trusted friend/family member to return it to the apple store and say, "I received this as a gift but i don't really want it, so i was wondering if i could get store credit for it?"

worked for me. got the whole amount back + tax. then you can use the store credit for something else or sell it to someone.


EDIT: the reason i say to ask someone else to get the store credit is because they will ask for an email address....and you don't want it being linked to YOUR email address that you bought your computer. especially if you're afraid of forfeiting your rebate.

[ricardo.hudson]

if you want to....you can ask a trusted friend/family member to return it to the apple store and say, "I received this as a gift but i don't really want it, so i was wondering if i could get store credit for it?"

worked for me. got the whole amount back + tax. then you can use the store credit for something else or sell it to someone.

Crafty work there! well done!

[tonyshucraft]

Crafty work there! well done!

I kind of did that once with another item. went to a store and bought something in another town. Saw that it costed more here where I live, so I decided to do that. I think I made at least 20% on that one. Being that they overcharge on some things.

and of course it was just after Christmas as well. I think I was around 12 or 13 though as well Not something that I'd want to do today. lus they don't have anything in this town anymore.

[donaldj]

SELL IT ASAP! As soon as the new ones are released on the 9th, the price will PLUMMET!

Also, Jailbreak it.... then u can up the price.

[madmaxmedia]

You're simply not going to get over $200 for it. And the price goes down on Tuesday...

I would either list a 3-day Ebay auction that ends Sunday night (you will net maybe $200 after EBay fees), or try to sell on Craiglist this weekend.

[madmaxmedia]

The situation you are presenting is the situation of a well informed buyer with extensive knowledge of the current developments. THe situation I'm trying to create is one where people get a good deal, just not as good as craigslist.

Then it's not really a good deal for them, is it?

I mean I understand what you are saying, but if you're thinking Craigslist buyers are too informed (much less MR members), I'm not sure how you're going to find a buyer.

I would rather take $200 now, then risk getting significantly less after the new iPods are coming out. In a few days, everyone one will pretty much know about the new iPods.

[Rapmastac1]

Sell it now while you can and take the 200.00 cuz that is all you're going to get. Be careful though. I'm currently selling one to upsize to a newer one and here was someone that was interested.

"I want to know whether the item still available?? this serious inquiry ..get back to me ASAP
Thanks"

I tell her it is still available. And I get this like six hours later...

"Thanks for your reply and am glad to know that it is still available for sale.However i have some few questions on the products your selling.
1,I would like to know the reason you are selling it..?
2,What is the current condition of the item..?
3,How much would you take last for it, though am okay with the listed price..?
4,Do you have the original box for it..?
5,Would you please allow me to pay through paypal even though i will add an extra dollars to cover the shipping because am currently not local at the moment,Am participating in a research project and i would like to purchase it from you on behalf of my friend whose who needs something to keep busy with.

If you do not have a PayPal account, you can do so by going to www.PayPal.com and set up your account it is free,easy and guarantees transaction safety.Once you send me your paypal email account, I will send you the payment for your item as well as $60 USD to cover shipping.
I would be glad if my request is favorably consider.
Thanks"

I was like, yeah, right... I told her I was stopping this right here. This wreaks of a scam/fraud.

[California King]

I think the best thing to do is try to sell it to a friend or a friend of a friend who wants it. Other than that, I think you should list it on eBay with a good description and picture and put a buy it now price. That way you get the price you want.

[NathanMuir]

If it still has the UPC on it, just return it to a Best Buy or Wal-Mart for cash back. If you cant get cash from anywhere, then go somewhere you could use a gift card to.

When my brother got his free 8 gig, he bought it in store and they did the rebate for him and left the box sealed and intact. But he wanted the iPod Touch so he didn't return it anywhere.

[tonyshucraft]

Sell it now while you can and take the 200.00 cuz that is all you're going to get. Be careful though. I'm currently selling one to upsize to a newer one and here was someone that was interested.

"I want to know whether the item still available?? this serious inquiry ..get back to me ASAP
Thanks"

I tell her it is still available. And I get this like six hours later...

"Thanks for your reply and am glad to know that it is still available for sale.However i have some few questions on the products your selling.
1,I would like to know the reason you are selling it..?
2,What is the current condition of the item..?
3,How much would you take last for it, though am okay with the listed price..?
4,Do you have the original box for it..?
5,Would you please allow me to pay through paypal even though i will add an extra dollars to cover the shipping because am currently not local at the moment,Am participating in a research project and i would like to purchase it from you on behalf of my friend whose who needs something to keep busy with.

If you do not have a PayPal account, you can do so by going to www.PayPal.com and set up your account it is free,easy and guarantees transaction safety.Once you send me your paypal email account, I will send you the payment for your item as well as $60 USD to cover shipping.
I would be glad if my request is favorably consider.
Thanks"

I was like, yeah, right... I told her I was stopping this right here. This wreaks of a scam/fraud.

if it was an email, did the link give a url of paypal.com or did the link just say so? Because if the latter, yeah it could be a scam. Although if they pay first and it shows up in your account, then you should be fine. Although I'd take it out quick, and then send it. getting a tracking number and request for signing.

[Kodachrome]

If it still has the UPC on it, just return it to a Best Buy or Wal-Mart for cash back. If you cant get cash from anywhere, then go somewhere you could use a gift card to.

This might be a no-brainer, but if I got it from the AppleStore online, will I be able to return it to a Best Buy? Does Apple or Best Buy keep track of UPCs, bar codes, and serial numbers in this new-fangled internet age?

Does anybody know of a place where I can get straight cash back? I assume Best Buy and the like would just give me a gift card. And although I do love gift cards and I would love to buy more stuff, I'd rather get mo money

[TheMacBookPro]

Not a great idea to be in front of the Apple Store, trying to sell. I would think that Craigslist is a good idea considering that it doesn't charge you fees, etc. However do you know anybody (school, family etc.) who would like an iPod? I'd think you might be able to charge 'em a lil bit higher.

[Sdashiki]

Yo, dudes, this entire topic is all about:

$50

The OP is bothered about the $200 Cglist is getting.

He wants $250.

$50 is alot to him.

though his last computer purchase was many times that.

I dont get it. People come here with some sort of crazy scheme, then stick their foot in their mouths constantly and try to solicit help from the MR community?

:confused:

If you need $50 that badly, return/sell the MBP and get a MB. Honestly, are you really that greedy!?

[Rapmastac1]

if it was an email, did the link give a url of paypal.com or did the link just say so? Because if the latter, yeah it could be a scam. Although if they pay first and it shows up in your account, then you should be fine. Although I'd take it out quick, and then send it. getting a tracking number and request for signing.

That email is the whole thing, so he gave me the URL. I just had another one today that I'll post up, and this is for the same ad! Geez spammers/scammers are everywhere!


"Hi,
kindly get back to me with your firm price.THANKS MY REGARDS TO YOUR FAMILY"

I then sent an email saying what price it was.

"I am happy that the item is still avaliable, I think i am ok regarding the amount you want to sell it, I will want you to provide me with your paypal account for the payment to be send immediately or if did not have paypal account provide me your Full name and Address so that i will send the money through Money Order.I will be taking care of the shipment, so you don't need to bother yourself regarding the shipping fee.Waiting to hear from you. 206 *** 1926."

I replied "Do you take me for an idiot. First of all, why would a "206" area code be looking at SLC Classifieds and I'm not someone who falls for this kind of crap. Don't bother messaging me back"

[awr]

Yo, dudes, this entire topic is all about:

$50

The OP is bothered about the $200 Cglist is getting.

He wants $250.

$50 is alot to him.

though his last computer purchase was many times that.

I dont get it. People come here with some sort of crazy scheme, then stick their foot in their mouths constantly and try to solicit help from the MR community?

:confused:

If you need $50 that badly, return/sell the MBP and get a MB. Honestly, are you really that greedy!?

^^ well put.


Seriously, enjoy your new MBP, new ipod, and get a job. In the time you spent trying to figure out how to find what you're basically calling a stupid buyer, you could have made 50 bucks pumping gas.

People this lazy frighten me.

[Kodachrome]

^^ well put.


Seriously, enjoy your new MBP, new ipod, and get a job. In the time you spent trying to figure out how to find what you're basically calling a stupid buyer, you could have made 50 bucks pumping gas.

People this lazy frighten me.

I have a job. I need a MBP for school. Not a MB. $50 is a lot to me. You don't know my situation so dont try to tell me what I am and what I'm not.

Other people have been helpful and have given good suggestions. You haven't.

Honestly, are you really that greedy!?

No, I'm not greedy.

[Night Spring]

OTOH, if you don't sell it for $200 now, you may find that next week you can get only $150 for it. So whatever you decide to do, you do need to move quickly. Good luck!

[iOrlando]

Not sure what apple store you want to stand outside BUT:
1) You can't sell anything inside a mall without consent of the mall property owner
2) You probably can't sell outside of an stand-alone apple store due to state laws concerning having a permit to sell things.


anyways...you will not get $250 for your ipod from a public marketplace venue. I think anyone paying $150 is getting ripped-off. A few reasons for this.
1) It has been in your hands, even though you havn't opened it. People want the comfort of buying from the actual seller. It doesn't matter if it is unopened.
2) The supply for ipod touches is huge...
3) New ipod touches next week will most likely cause demand for the current model to fall.
4) PRICE DROPS...new ipod touch will probably sell for $199, so why would someone be stupid enough to pay more than $199 for it now?

Finally, you shouldnt have bought a pro if you needed the cash so much...the base macbook would have been fine.

[Kodachrome]

Not sure what apple store you want to stand outside BUT:
1) You can't sell anything inside a mall without consent of the mall property owner
2) You probably can't sell outside of an stand-alone apple store due to state laws concerning having a permit to sell things.


Yeah, I'd probably try selling outside a stand-alone apple store. I mentioned that technically I'd need a street-seller's license, but technically its also illegal to jay-walk.


Finally, you shouldnt have bought a pro if you needed the cash so much...the base macbook would have been fine.
Nah, the MPB was a much better model to get based on what I'll be using it for.

Thanks for the suggestions though. I think I'm gonna try to go the route of returning it to an Apple Store or a Best Buy or something. Yeah, I'll get a gift card, but at least that would give me more time to sell the gift card than trying to sell the ipod within the next few days.

[Kodachrome]

Update: I don't think I'd be able to return it to an Apple Store. I've heard they keep track of this stuff, so if I returned it, I'd have to forfeit the rebate I got. I'm still wondering if I'd be able to return it to a best buy, even if it wasn't purchased there. Keep in mind the ipod is sealed in the box in perfect condition.

[Sdashiki]

Update: I don't think I'd be able to return it to an Apple Store. I've heard they keep track of this stuff, so if I returned it, I'd have to forfeit the rebate I got. I'm still wondering if I'd be able to return it to a best buy, even if it wasn't purchased there. Keep in mind the ipod is sealed in the box in perfect condition.

No. You are greedy.

This is $50 freaking dollars, on top of a couple thousand dollar purchase. (if $50 was ALOT to you, you wouldnt have been able to afford a MBP.)

How can you consume this thread with question after question and idea after idea, with no resolve all the while thinking you deserve to get more than what the market will bear for your Touch?

Youve got some suggestions here and yet you still dont have your extra $50.

Take $200, or quit saying you arent greedy.

[Kodachrome]

whatever maaaannnn. just whatever.

Anyways, best buy doesn't allow returns/exchanges without a receipt so that option wont work either.

[tsice19]

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[integragsr]

you could still sell it for $250. I sold my ipod touch 8gb also new for $260 yesterday.

[Kodachrome]

I sold it out in front of the Apple Store (Boylston street in Boston) for $260. I was not arrested, escorted off the public sidewalk or anything like that. It took me about 25 minutes.

[Kodachrome]

you could still sell it for $250. I sold my ipod touch 8gb also new for $260 yesterday.

Haha how'd you sell it? In front of an apple store? Because $260 seems to be the going rate there. kidding.

[integragsr]

Haha how'd you sell it? In front of an apple store? Because $260 seems to be the going rate there. kidding.

hell no i didn't sell in front of an apple store. I sold it through craigslist and got $260.

[Kodachrome]

Nice, you got lucky

[Jack Flash]

Sell it soon. New models with price drops are going to kill your resale possibilities.

[Kodachrome]

Sell it soon. New models with price drops are going to kill your resale possibilities.

I sold it. Lern two wreed.

[integragsr]

I sold it. Lern two wreed.

hahhaa come on now. You should learn to write then. Why tell the guy learn to read? You came here for help, right?

[Kodachrome]

I know but I said I sold it...and I know he was just trying to be helpful, and I appreciate the suggestion to sell it quick, but I think somebody already mentioned that the value will go down after Sept. 9. And its pretty common knowledge that when a company introduces an updated product (the new iPod Touch), the original product's (the current iPod Touch) value goes down.

[Kodachrome]

hahhaa come on now. You should learn to write then.

the lern 2 wreed thing was a joke. I know those words aren't really spelled like that.

[Catch Them]

edit
ah sold. k.

[mixmacface]

idk, i'm very fond of amazon. although they do take a price cut, you just list your price, and someone will eventually buy it. i had textbooks up for about a month, they they sold in a matter of 2 weeks.
i say go with amazon. . i'm yet to have a bad experience with them. [knock on wood]

[Jack Flash]

I know but I said I sold it...and I know he was just trying to be helpful, and I appreciate the suggestion to sell it quick, but I think somebody already mentioned that the value will go down after Sept. 9. And its pretty common knowledge that when a company introduces an updated product (the new iPod Touch), the original product's (the current iPod Touch) value goes down.

I know how to read. I don't care about your sob story though, so I didn't bother to.

[mattniles007]

Boy you sold it so quick I can hardly believe you, congrats man you proved all this thread wrong.:rolleyes:

[BBC B 32k]

Boy I can hardly believe you.:rolleyes:

I have just sold my 8gig iTouch for £170 outside the Atlantis Apple Store :rolleyes:

[Kodachrome]

I know how to read. I don't care about your sob story though, so I didn't bother to.

No, this is one of the biggest problems with internet forums. People dont read previous posts, and then contribute information/suggestions already posted. Plus, the information you contributed was already common knowledge, especially here on MacRumors.

Its not a sob story. I think its more of a success story.

[ttech10]

I'm a poor college student and I need a good deal on the iPod to help alleviate the shock of buying a MacBook Pro.

So you're a 'poor college student' that just bought a Macbook PRO.

Your tuition was probably around $7,000 a year (which means if you're paying that you can't exactly be 'poor'). Also why didn't you just buy the regular one instead of spending that much more money on the Pro?

But aside from that, just sell it on eBay. I sold mine in July and only lost about $75 on it and that was with it being used. Or why not just put up a listing on your campus somewhere? We have a wall in our Student Union Building where you can post stuff up for sell, stuff you want to buy, thing like tutors and some other things. Just post that you're selling an iTouch for a certain price along with your phone number.

[Kodachrome]

So you're a 'poor college student' that just bought a Macbook PRO.

Your tuition was probably around $7,000 a year (which means if you're paying that you can't exactly be 'poor'). Also why didn't you just buy the regular one instead of spending that much more money on the Pro?

But aside from that, just sell it on eBay. I sold mine in July and only lost about $75 on it and that was with it being used. Or why not just put up a listing on your campus somewhere? We have a wall in our Student Union Building where you can post stuff up for sell, stuff you want to buy, thing like tutors and some other things. Just post that you're selling an iTouch for a certain price along with your phone number.

OKAY FOR ANYBODY ELSE WHO DOESNT WANT TO READ THE WHOLE THREAD, JUST READ THIS ONE PART: I SOLD IT

Why are you trying to read so much into my decision to purchase a MBP but fail to read previous posts in this thread?

And not that its any of your business whatsoever, but I got a very decent scholarship for school.

[Ivan P]

Oh grow up. First it's a sob story, then you're obviously being greedy, now you're just bragging. You wanna know something? No one on this forum remotely cares.

I say this should just be locked now, personally. The iPod's been sold and this topic's run it's course. End it before it just gets to every single post being insulting.

[Kodachrome]

How am I bragging?

And I agree. This should be locked. Its run its course and I sold it. Plus, there were way to many know-it-alls posting.