Genie's world famous G5 - Charity Auction

[Genie]

This is the G5 in the pictures that got 6 million hits and counting, and inspired movies from amish p&rn fans to the attorney general's office in Washington!:p

Please check out the G5 pics and gimme your thoughts!!:)

[Mudbug]

what's the charity auction part about?

[Genie]

The proceeds will go to charity.

[Mudbug]

I meant... I don't see the auction link anywhere. Are you auctioning it? or is it on Ebay or something? I couldn't find it after a quick look...

[Genie]

No, it's just best offer over email.

I may do the ebay thing later.

[Flowbee]

Originally posted by Genie
The proceeds will go to charity.

The "Genie Self-Promotion Society" perhaps?

[Genie]

:)

No, cutie! A real one!

[TimDaddy]

So, you got what you wanted and now you are finished with it? Just like that? Are you one of my old girlfriends that dumped me after something better came along?:rolleyes:

I'm just kidding, but really, what's up? Did you get tired of Macs? Get something new? I thought you loved that Mac!

[Genie]

No I still love, I just have more G5's than I need and since this one is "well-known" I thought it would be a good way to raise money for starving kids.

[TimDaddy]

Well, that is very nice of you. Good luck with the auction!

[Genie]

Thanks!

[Genie]

Hello.

[TimDaddy]

Hello.

Hey! How's it going? Have you sold it yet? Is anyone else here?

[Low]

Hello.

still for sale genie?

[Genie]

Sure! Anybody can make a bid.

[gwuMACaddict]

specs?

does it come with a cd? ;) :D

[Genie]

Right now it's 160GB/ DVD-RW / 3.5GB RAM.

[Low]

Right now it's 160GB/ DVD-RW / 3.5GB RAM.
do we just bid here?

[mnstr_trd_sd]

Right now it's 160GB/ DVD-RW / 3.5GB RAM.


Hello, what is the processor speed and where is it located. I am interested in it, but i would like more infor on it.

Thank you.

[Grimace]

How much for the girl in the picture???

[Genie]

Hello, what is the processor speed and where is it located. I am interested in it, but i would like more infor on it.

Thank you.

Sure - Nashville TN, the same Dual 2Gigger in the pics.

[Genie]

do we just bid here?

Sure- bid away!

If I get any more bids from another source I'll post them here.

[Genie]

How much for the girl in the picture???

I'm not for sale, but my music is!

[Mudbug]

Sure - Nashville TN, the same Dual 2Gigger in the pics.

any bites so far? I'd be interested to see what you're up to, in case you're in a range that's within my reach...

[cubist]

In the days before eBay there used to be a Usenet newsgroup called misc.forsale.computers. If you had a computer for sale, you'd make a post in the newsgroup, for example "Sun 3/60 Workstation for sale, best offer", and then people would send you emails. You would sort through the mails, and maybe send a few replies out, and select the best offer.

It was a royal pain.

eBay is vastly better. You'll get more offers, better offers, and automatic results.

But if you still insist on doing it yourself... I'll offer $1600 plus shipping, assuming it still works after the disassembly shown in the photos. I know it's not a very good offer, but I can't afford to spend, well really, even that much. My Cube is up for auction on eBay even as we speak.

[Genie]

eBay is vastly better. You'll get more offers, better offers, and automatic results.
Cool- thanks for the ebay tip- I haven't listed it yet there but may...

But if you still insist on doing it yourself... I'll offer $1600 plus shipping,
Cool! So I guess we're up to $1600!

assuming it still works after the disassembly shown in the photos.

Actually the pics (below) are of me opening the box when I first got it, and putting the ram in. I'm typing this message on the very same beast now.

I know it's not a very good offer, but I can't afford to spend, well really, even that much. My Cube is up for auction on eBay even as we speak.

True...


;)

[Low]

1650:)

[cubist]

1650:)

1651! :D

[Low]

1651! :D
1655 ;)

[Genie]

Thanks guys - you're sweet. ;)

Here are the specs:
• Dual 2GHz PowerPC G5
• 4GB DDR400 SDRAM (PC3200) - 8x512 (actually mine only has 3.5GB)
• 160GB Serial ATA - 7200rpm
• ATI Radeon 9600 Pro (mine may be the other one)
• 56k V.92 internal modem
• SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)
• Apple Keyboard & Apple Mouse - U.S. English
• Mac OS X - U.S. English

Currently selling for on Apple's store for:
Subtotal $4,749.00
- Promotion Savings ($700.00)
= $4,049.00
+ tax and shipping

[Flowbee]

1656.

[Low]

1656.
1657;)

[job]

This is where a minimum bid offer comes in handy.

I.E. no bids under $xxx.xx

:p

[Genie]

This is where a minimum bid offer comes in handy.

I.E. no bids under $xxx.xx

:p

Hmmm excellent suggestion... what would a fair minimum bid price be, keeping in mind that the auction is for charity?

[Flowbee]

Hmmm excellent suggestion... what would a fair minimum bid price be, keeping in mind that the auction is for charity?

Which charity, specifically??

[Low]

Which charity, specifically??

id suggest the ebay thing to keep order...but i would take it at my current bid ;)

[Genie]

Still auctioning!

[mnstr_trd_sd]

I am a art stundent in need of new a G5. I Probably wouldn't win but i bid 1700.

[Jovian9]

Come on people. This has 3.5GB RAM and dual 2GHz processors. It's worth a lot more than the $1600 range, even being used.....and MORE important: IT'S FOR CHARITY! If I had not bought a 17" PowerBook 2 weeks ago I'd up this auction......somebody step up.

[Genie]

Apparently MacRumors is goig to close this thread today... don't really understand why as it's an item for sale, but they own the forum so they can do as they wish...

So you guys can still email me at G5@geniemusic.com

Thank you for all your great support. :)