$899 for a G4 iMac

[yojitani]

It's not like me to laugh at things like this, but this ebay listing really made me chuckle. The best part is the question the seller received and the answer. In case you can't or don't want to log in to read the dialogue:

Q: Is there something particularly rare about this computer specifically that would warrant a price of $900 when 17" core 2 duo imacs are going for $650? If not, this computer is worth about $300-400 max. I am interested and would like to make a realistic offer, but I'm worried you'll reject it since you're expecting much too high a price.

A: This iMac is in very good condition. You may find cheaper one but may not have a condition like this one. Sure, you can buy the core 2 duo one for 650, but this one I am asking for $899 firm. I just don't want to sell it any less. If you are not serious to buy this one for collection, do not bother making an offer. This one deserves a real owner that appreciate and cherish its value. Thanks.

 

[Eidorian]

Good lord, I got my iMac G4 800 MHz for $300 off of here ages ago or was it $400 shipped.

I forget.

 

[gatepc]

All I can say is wow...

 

[Xavier]

I sold my 20" iMac G4 with 1.25 gb ram for $450

Too bad for him. He paid a good amount of money to make a $900 listing that won't be sold.

 

[gkarris]

You should see the local papers for computers for sale by individuals...

"Let's see, I paid $1500 for this 486 computer. So, I want $1200 for it..." too bad it's 2009...

 

[twoodcc]

i hope no one buys it

 

[war eagle]

i hope no one buys it

No one in their right mind will.

 

[Krafty]

Still doesn't beat the$2,000 Mac Mini. With 8GB of RAM.

 

[waloshin]

Umm no thanks!

 

[thegoldenmackid]

I asked a question regarding the Mac2Sell value and the 4 times higher firm "Buy It Now" price.

 

[Dmac77]

No one in their right mind will.

It is eBay, so someone might be stupid enough to buy it.

Don

 

[Eidorian]

It is eBay, so someone might be stupid enough to buy it.

Don

There was the million dollar pen just a few days ago.

 

[itunes2000]

this is a amazing deal.. like buy it right away

wait this isnt 2005 anymore

dont do it

 

[CHAOS STEP]

It's obvious that the high price is to get attention.

Then it will sell for the going rate, maybe more because demand is higher.

You've played into his hands.

I personally would mess up his auction by fake bidding, if I really cared.