Feeling a little guilty

the2j · Sep 5, 2009, 02:02 PM

Hey there,
Last night I sold a 2009 mac mini (base model paid $550) that I upgraded with the 320gig HDD out of my MBP and 2gig of ram that I bought on craigslist for $15 bucks.
I sold it for $750 since it had the same specs as the one Apple sells for $799.99+tax. I bought it in May and it was in pristine condition and it OS 10.6 on it, so he got a great machine.
Anyways, should I feel guilty that I actually made money on a computer that I have used for the last few months and do you feel that he paid a fair price?

thanks.

Andy348 · Sep 5, 2009, 02:04 PM

Why should you feel guilty? You saved the guy 50 bucks + taxes so he got a good deal and you really just spent $575 and got use out of a machine, then made 200 on it.

I think you made a great deal (hahaha like the TV show :P)

ucfgrad93 · Sep 5, 2009, 02:24 PM

I think you made a good deal and didn't screw over the buyer. You shouldn't feel guilty.

Captain Planet · Sep 5, 2009, 02:28 PM

Well the guy still saved money on a good machine... so it's all good for the both of you.

snberk103 · Sep 5, 2009, 02:35 PM

You made a fair return on the time you spent, and your knowledge on how to do the upgrades. The buyer saved money by not having to pay a shop to do the same things. If you didn't misrepresent the machine, then you are fine. Enjoy your profits.

the2j · Sep 5, 2009, 03:10 PM

Thanks guys !

He shouldn't have any trouble with apple care since I used apple ram and an apple HDD right ? I didn't break anything while I was in there.

Sep 5, 2009, 02:02 PM	#1
the2j macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Davis, CA	Feeling a little guilty Hey there, Last night I sold a 2009 mac mini (base model paid $550) that I upgraded with the 320gig HDD out of my MBP and 2gig of ram that I bought on craigslist for $15 bucks. I sold it for $750 since it had the same specs as the one Apple sells for $799.99+tax. I bought it in May and it was in pristine condition and it OS 10.6 on it, so he got a great machine. Anyways, should I feel guilty that I actually made money on a computer that I have used for the last few months and do you feel that he paid a fair price? thanks. __________________ 2.66 GHz UMBP 15" (6 MB cache) 24 inch LED

Sep 5, 2009, 02:24 PM	#3
ucfgrad93 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado	I think you made a good deal and didn't screw over the buyer. You shouldn't feel guilty. __________________ 2.4 20" aluminum iMac - August 2007 2.2 15" MacBook Pro - January 2008 8GB 1G iPhone - January 2008 Motorola Q9 Global - November 2008

Sep 5, 2009, 02:28 PM	#4
Captain Planet macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada	Well the guy still saved money on a good machine... so it's all good for the both of you. __________________ Let our powers combine. Earth. Fire. Wind. Water. Heart. Go Planet! By your powers combined, I am Captain Planet!

Sep 5, 2009, 03:10 PM	#6
the2j Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Davis, CA	Thanks guys ! He shouldn't have any trouble with apple care since I used apple ram and an apple HDD right ? I didn't break anything while I was in there. __________________ 2.66 GHz UMBP 15" (6 MB cache) 24 inch LED

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Sep 5, 2009, 02:04 PM	#2
Andy348 macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal	Why should you feel guilty? You saved the guy 50 bucks + taxes so he got a good deal and you really just spent $575 and got use out of a machine, then made 200 on it. I think you made a great deal (hahaha like the TV show :P)

Sep 5, 2009, 02:35 PM	#5
snberk103 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Spring Island	You made a fair return on the time you spent, and your knowledge on how to do the upgrades. The buyer saved money by not having to pay a shop to do the same things. If you didn't misrepresent the machine, then you are fine. Enjoy your profits.