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Is it worth getting an imac 27 i7 on ebay?

zarf2007 said:
saw this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Apple-iMac-27...mputing_Apple_Desktops_CV&hash=item1c15a9fdfc


but am concerned about:

a) if there is a screen problem, will apple treat it different if it is technically second hand?

b) is it worth saving £500 but risking problems buying from ebay?
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Personally...? I wouldnt! But if you can get its serial number and confirm it is still under Apple warrenty and there is any issues with it you could then take it back (I assume) for repair.
 
zarf2007 said:
saw this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Apple-iMac-27...mputing_Apple_Desktops_CV&hash=item1c15a9fdfc


but am concerned about:

a) if there is a screen problem, will apple treat it different if it is technically second hand?

b) is it worth saving £500 but risking problems buying from ebay?
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The first thing I'd say is, you may not save £500, as there's two days left and plenty of bidders interested already.

If you want to save a few quid but still have the peace of mind of the Apple warranty why not look at the refurbished section?

Here's an example of what's available currently:
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/G0GF0B/A?mco=MTU0MzQ1NjE
 
Hermes Monster said:
Oh and watch out for things like this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Apple-iMAC-27-inch-box-NO-RESERVE-/120623952203?pt=UK_Computing_Apple_Desktops_CV&hash=item1c15bf714b

This guy is about to spend £1300 on a iMac BOX :eek::eek::eek:
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haha thats amazing! poor bugger, surely he can just not pay?? gutted if he doesn't realize, pays, and then opens the box upon delivery and is like WTF?!

on topic: i wouldn't bother to be honest as the price will probably get very close to a brand new direct from apple, and i'd rather have piece of mind of buying direct
 
Hermes Monster said:
Oh and watch out for things like this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Apple-iMAC-27-inch-box-NO-RESERVE-/120623952203?pt=UK_Computing_Apple_Desktops_CV&hash=item1c15bf714b

This guy is about to spend £1300 on a iMac BOX :eek::eek::eek:
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"As stated in the title of my advert and in the description, you are bidding on my iMAC box and not my actual iMac. I will be offering no refunds on this item and have started the listing at 99p with no reserve! The reason for this sale is due to me not needing it anymore as the iMac is now installed and i have no room for this item. "
 
WardC said:
"As stated in the title of my advert and in the description, you are bidding on my iMAC box and not my actual iMac. I will be offering no refunds on this item and have started the listing at 99p with no reserve! The reason for this sale is due to me not needing it anymore as the iMac is now installed and i have no room for this item. "
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This is technically legal right? Poor guy who's bidding :(
 
jack92 said:
This is technically legal right? Poor guy who's bidding :(
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Yep, he could take further action I suspect. Once you bid you are into a binding legal contract (or something like that!)

So in answer to the OP...no I wouldn't buy from eBay - unless it's from a seller with high feedback score
 
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