SOLD: Apple iMac iSight G5 2.1GHz 2.5GB 250GB SuperDrive

[cr2sh]

Folks,
I've taken my iMac to ebay to try to get the most out of it... here it is, with just under a week to go. :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-iMac-iSight-G5-2-1GHz-2-5GB-250GB-SuperDrive_W0QQitemZ130105101417QQihZ003QQcategoryZ86702QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Like new!I bought this iMac brand new a little over a year ago, I maxed the ram out on it giving it 2.5GB! It is in fantastic shape ad comes like new in the original box, with all manuals, original software, front row remote, mighty mouse and keyboard! I accept paypal only. Actual shipping charges from zip code 45410 will apply.

CPU Speed: 2.1 GHz
RAM Type: PC4200 DDR
Installed RAM: 2560 MB (2.5 GB)
Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 64 kB instruction
Level 2 Cache: 512 kB on-chip, 1:1

Video
Screen: 20" LCD
Video Card/Chipset: ATI Radeon X600/XT (PCI Express)
VRAM: 128 MB (DDR)
Max Resolution: 1680x1050

Storage
Hard Drive: 250 GB 7200 RPM
Super Drive: 24x/24x/8x/8x/4x/2.4x CD-RW/DVD±RW/DVD+R DL Input/Output
USB: 3 2.0
Firewire: 2
Audio Out: stereo/optical 16 bit mini
Audio In: stereo 16 bit mini
Speaker: stereo
Microphone: mono

Networking
Ethernet: 10/100/1000Base-T
Airport Extreme: standard
Bluetooth: internal 2.0+EDR

Announced in October 2005, the iMac (iSight) was the first Mac to include an integrated iSight camera. In addition to a slimmer, lighter case, the iMac (iSight) included a faster processor, faster bus and memory speed, and a faster graphics chip set. It also included a remote control and Apple's new Front Row software, which allowed the iMac (iSight) to act as a home media center.

[cr2sh]

Just an FYI folks, I'm very happy to announce that this machine sold last night on ebay for $1477.

Yes, I am stunned as well.

It just goes to show that a well planned ebay auction always brings the most money. Fantastic. I bought this computer a year and a half ago for $1199, I spent about $200 on the ram chip and I came out at $1477. Interestingly, I payed 6.5% tax on the imac when I bought it, and that comes out to $77.93. I am tickled pink. I got back almost to the dollar, the exact amount I put into it.

Wow.

And I've already been payed. Awesome.

:D

[dogbone]

As an investment the imac will certainly give pork futures a run.

[Vidd]

I don't get how you sold it for such a high amount!
The extra RAM is great but it's still a PPC Mac which is pretty well outdated now.

How did you manage to sell it for its original price?

[xfiftyfour]

I don't get how you sold it for such a high amount!
The extra RAM is great but it's still a PPC Mac which is pretty well outdated now.

How did you manage to sell it for its original price?

eBay = dopes. lol
I once sold a used white MB for the same amount as a brand new black macbook.

Congrats to the OP!

[cr2sh]

Dup. Post

[cr2sh]

eBay = dopes. lol

I think you got it on the nose there... the auction clearly stated iMac G5, the bidders just don't know the difference. There were multiple bidders who went above the $1200 mark (which is where I hoped it would end) but I didn't honestly expect it to go for more than $1100. I'm thrilled to death, but still scratching my head and wondering... why would anyone pay that much?

A tip to all other sellers, ending the auction on a Sunday night is the best thing you can do. It has always ended well for me.

[MacDann]

I think you got it on the nose there... the auction clearly stated iMac G5, the bidders just don't know the difference. There were multiple bidders who went above the $1200 mark (which is where I hoped it would end) but I didn't honestly expect it to go for more than $1100. I'm thrilled to death, but still scratching my head and wondering... why would anyone pay that much?

A tip to all other sellers, ending the auction on a Sunday night is the best thing you can do. It has always ended well for me.

Sunday evening has always been a peak time for sales - I have always set my auctions up to end at or around 10:00 pm EST/EDT.

FWIW, I just listed a 15" 1.67MHz G4 PowerBook with 2G of RAM, 18 months of AppleCare and a bunch of other goodies. The auctions I've been watching for similar but not as nice machines have been topping out around $1200.

Absolutely amazing. You can buy a refurb for less than that.

MacDan