[Price Advice] How high does a cMBP bounce?

Jklapp · Feb 11, 2013, 11:52 AM

When dropped from 3 ft or probably a bit more if the seller is not being totally forthcoming. We are negotiating in the $1,500-1,700 range and it has pics showing a corner chipped but no pic of the screen turned on which I have asked for.
13.3" screen, Intel Core i7 2.9Ghz, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD 6 months old has the USB 3 ports
Plus Windows 7, Moshi Mini HDMI adapater,
wireless Magic Mouse,
wireless US Apple Keyboard,
Apple Remote,
and second power adapter.

I think the price is reasonable and its just what I've been looking for so if it works is there anything else I can do to make sure its in good running order?
Thanks,
Jon

Spink10 · Feb 11, 2013, 11:56 AM

Need to fully test it out - can you meet at Apple and have them test it out? You will need to setup an appointment.

What kind of SSD? stock?

martinm0 · Feb 11, 2013, 12:15 PM

That all just sounds too iffy for me.

Apple Refurb has this model with a standard 750GB HDD for $1269. Granted you're getting some extras from the guy, but something that has been dropped I don't think will be covered by Apple warranty, so you're buying something right now that is damaged and out of warranty.

Sure, a 512GB SSD is pricey, but I think you'd do better buying the refurb and throwing in a SSD of your own (250GB SSDs are going for around $150 right now).

Spink10 · Feb 11, 2013, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinm0

That all just sounds too iffy for me.

Apple Refurb has this model with a standard 750GB HDD for $1269. Granted you're getting some extras from the guy, but something that has been dropped I don't think will be covered by Apple warranty, so you're buying something right now that is damaged and out of warranty.

Sure, a 512GB SSD is pricey, but I think you'd do better buying the refurb and throwing in a SSD of your own (250GB SSDs are going for around $150 right now).

Truth! - Unless you can get it for sub $1500 - an laptop checks out fine.

Jklapp · Feb 11, 2013, 06:03 PM

OK, he sent a pic so it looks like its working. No way we can meet at Apple store, many states away. What would a "full test" consist of?
Thanks guys
see pic att.

Spink10 · Feb 11, 2013, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jklapp

OK, he sent a pic so it looks like its working. No way we can meet at Apple store, many states away. What would a "full test" consist of?
Thanks guys
see pic att.

Are you buying this through eBay? With damage there is no way I buy unless I can get my hands on it or I know the person.

Jklapp · Feb 11, 2013, 06:25 PM

Yes, its Ebay. He has been on since 2007 and has 200 positive feedbacks (mostly as a seller of DVD's but also a car and a few tech items) so, with the protection of Ebay/Paypal I am not too worried about a dud. He is not even close to an Apple store.
Please, can I pull the trigger guys?

Spink10 · Feb 11, 2013, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jklapp

Yes, its Ebay. He has been on since 2007 and has 200 positive feedbacks (mostly as a seller of DVD's but also a car and a few tech items) so, with the protection of Ebay/Paypal I am not too worried about a dud. He is not even close to an Apple store.
Please, can I pull the trigger guys?

Good

What's the price including shipping?

Jklapp · Feb 11, 2013, 06:31 PM

He listed it for $2,000, then $1,750 and I offered him $1,538.20 incl shipping and he hasn't countered so thats the price. I told him that after some more research I think it could drop a lot more when the new model comes out but I will stand by that offer.

Spink10 · Feb 11, 2013, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jklapp

He listed it for $2,000, then $1,750 and I offered him $1,538.20 incl shipping and he hasn't countered so thats the price. I told him that after some more research I think it could drop a lot more when the new model comes out but I will stand by that offer.

With all the extras sounds fair - you get windows 7 license? Or a pirated version?

Jklapp · Feb 11, 2013, 06:40 PM

Quote from listing: " I also purchased Windows 7 to dual boot this computer. I have removed the partition but I am including the DVD in case you would like to reload it. I CAN'T guarantee the license key will work a second time but I was told it will register with the computer and you can reload the OS as many times as you want."

I didn't put anything in for W7 (trying to get away from MS but I might like to have Office which is NOT incl.) so I don't really care if it works.
Jon

Spink10 · Feb 11, 2013, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jklapp

Quote from listing: " I also purchased Windows 7 to dual boot this computer. I have removed the partition but I am including the DVD in case you would like to reload it. I CAN'T guarantee the license key will work a second time but I was told it will register with the computer and you can reload the OS as many times as you want."

I didn't put anything in for W7 (trying to get away from MS but I might like to have Office which is NOT incl.) so I don't really care if it works.
Jon

As you stated - if it is a dud - eBay protection should help you out. Go for it! If you want it / can afford!

Jklapp · Feb 11, 2013, 06:52 PM

OK, thank you, I really value your advice, all of you here. Of course, if its a POS I will blame you of course... :-)
I'm doing it, I will let you know of any problems so if you don't hear from me then everything went well.
Thanks again, good luck to all,
Jon

thekev · Feb 11, 2013, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jklapp

OK, thank you, I really value your advice, all of you here. Of course, if its a POS I will blame you of course... :-)
I'm doing it, I will let you know of any problems so if you don't hear from me then everything went well.
Thanks again, good luck to all,
Jon

Even if this is a 2012, the fall may have voided any chance of warranty. I'd probably look it over and torture test the machine. Did he describe the damage? The price is really only held up if you want the extra stuff. An SSD can be purchased for $300-500. In the Apple Store's refurbished section, the basic machine would be $1269 with 8GB of ram. It's not an exceptional deal as you seem to think. He just started out at a very high asking price.

Jklapp · Feb 11, 2013, 07:34 PM

Hi Thekev, You are right, here's how I valued it:
W7= 130
mouse 30
kbd 40
remote 10
power cord 20
cMBP 1,300
total 1,530

So the SSD is basically free which makes it a decent deal if it works. How would you "torture test" it? I plan to take it to the Apple store but is there something I could do?
Thanks,
Jon

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Also it is 6 months old and has the USB 3.0

Spink10 · Feb 11, 2013, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jklapp

Hi Thekev, You are right, here's how I valued it:
W7= 130
mouse 30
kbd 40
remote 10
power cord 20
cMBP 1,300
total 1,530

So the SSD is basically free which makes it a decent deal if it works. How would you "torture test" it? I plan to take it to the Apple store but is there something I could do?
Thanks,
Jon

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Also it is 6 months old and has the USB 3.0

Just take it to Apple - they can tell you about warranty / current condition of the system.

Feb 11, 2013, 11:52 AM	#1
Jklapp macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida	How high does a cMBP bounce? When dropped from 3 ft or probably a bit more if the seller is not being totally forthcoming. We are negotiating in the $1,500-1,700 range and it has pics showing a corner chipped but no pic of the screen turned on which I have asked for. 13.3" screen, Intel Core i7 2.9Ghz, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD 6 months old has the USB 3 ports Plus Windows 7, Moshi Mini HDMI adapater, wireless Magic Mouse, wireless US Apple Keyboard, Apple Remote, and second power adapter. I think the price is reasonable and its just what I've been looking for so if it works is there anything else I can do to make sure its in good running order? Thanks, Jon
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Feb 11, 2013, 11:56 AM	#2
Spink10 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2011	Need to fully test it out - can you meet at Apple and have them test it out? You will need to setup an appointment. What kind of SSD? stock? __________________ cMBP 2012 15" 2.7, 8GB, Samsung 830 256GB, 650M 1GB, Hi-Res AG / MBA 2011 11" 1.6, 4GB, 128GB SSD / iMac 2011 27" 2.7, 12GB, 1TB HD, 6770M 512MB / iPhone 5 16GB / iPad 4 16GB / Time Capsule 2TB
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Jklapp Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida	OK, he sent a pic so it looks like its working. No way we can meet at Apple store, many states away. What would a "full test" consist of? Thanks guys see pic att. Attached Images
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Feb 11, 2013, 12:15 PM	#3
martinm0 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2010	That all just sounds too iffy for me. Apple Refurb has this model with a standard 750GB HDD for $1269. Granted you're getting some extras from the guy, but something that has been dropped I don't think will be covered by Apple warranty, so you're buying something right now that is damaged and out of warranty. Sure, a 512GB SSD is pricey, but I think you'd do better buying the refurb and throwing in a SSD of your own (250GB SSDs are going for around $150 right now).
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Feb 11, 2013, 06:25 PM	#7
Jklapp Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida	Yes, its Ebay. He has been on since 2007 and has 200 positive feedbacks (mostly as a seller of DVD's but also a car and a few tech items) so, with the protection of Ebay/Paypal I am not too worried about a dud. He is not even close to an Apple store. Please, can I pull the trigger guys?
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Feb 11, 2013, 06:31 PM	#9
Jklapp Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida	He listed it for $2,000, then $1,750 and I offered him $1,538.20 incl shipping and he hasn't countered so thats the price. I told him that after some more research I think it could drop a lot more when the new model comes out but I will stand by that offer.
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Feb 11, 2013, 06:40 PM	#11
Jklapp Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida	Quote from listing: " I also purchased Windows 7 to dual boot this computer. I have removed the partition but I am including the DVD in case you would like to reload it. I CAN'T guarantee the license key will work a second time but I was told it will register with the computer and you can reload the OS as many times as you want." I didn't put anything in for W7 (trying to get away from MS but I might like to have Office which is NOT incl.) so I don't really care if it works. Jon
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Feb 11, 2013, 06:52 PM	#13
Jklapp Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida	OK, thank you, I really value your advice, all of you here. Of course, if its a POS I will blame you of course... :-) I'm doing it, I will let you know of any problems so if you don't hear from me then everything went well. Thanks again, good luck to all, Jon
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Feb 11, 2013, 07:34 PM	#15
Jklapp Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida	Hi Thekev, You are right, here's how I valued it: W7= 130 mouse 30 kbd 40 remote 10 power cord 20 cMBP 1,300 total 1,530 So the SSD is basically free which makes it a decent deal if it works. How would you "torture test" it? I plan to take it to the Apple store but is there something I could do? Thanks, Jon ---------- Also it is 6 months old and has the USB 3.0
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