After many failed repairs by the apple repair depot and damages caused by the depot there are finally sending me a new mbp.My question is that there might be a an update coming some time what are my options?my mbp just happen to crap out in time when the update may happen soon.I'm wondering I can sell the one apple is sending me on ebay.Let me know if you guys have anything.
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Apple is sending me a new computer
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Of course you can sell it. If you decide to do so, don't open the box so you can get more off of it.
Apple replaced my older MBP and the line was updated within ten days. I brought it into the Apple Store and they were very good about exchanging it. They have a 14 day return policy but have been know to overlook the policy from time to time.
As stated above, if you are going to sell it don't open it. You will get a great deal more money out of it.
The question you have to ask yourself is how long can you hold out until the refresh?
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I waited a year for the last refresh lets see if I can do it this year.
Which MBP are they hooking you up with?
Either way, I would just use it if I were you. As others mentioned though, you can sell it unopened. Possibly on craigslist for a bit more.
Either way, I would just use it if I were you. As others mentioned though, you can sell it unopened. Possibly on craigslist for a bit more.
15-inch: 2.66GHz hi res 7200 harddrive and 4 gig ram how much you think I can get for it?
Your model sans 7200 drive is $2k via Apple refurbished, so you can always get lucky and get more but think most sales happen under $2k.
If you sell it right away, pretty damn close to retail. If you wait until new models are announced you may lose quite a bit, though you'll still be able to sell it no problem to those who are looking for a "deal." However, once new models are announced, eBay and Craiglist will be flooded with product.
Also, you'd be surprised how much money people are willing to pay even for opened Apple products on eBay.
i was in the same situation my 15" mbp was damaged and the insurance gave me a gift voucher - i never even thought about waiting i just went and got a 13".
i just love em full stop and the 13 is just so sweet...right size for my use - logic is a bit teeny but i only tinker when using this and use my 42" for full blown editing...
next on my list is either apple tv, or a ipad...still got £350 left on my voucher
dont mind putting the rest to an ipad...but gonna play with my bosses first
and there was never any thought of HANGING on and waiting...i didnt have anything i could use in the mean time...my desktop quad has a layer of dust as its wired upto the tv - i got 4 girls to fight with before i can use it...
but after reading loads of forums mainly this one - i didnt fancy the idea of SB having an intel video card....
I KNOW FACT THAT NOT 1 PERSON ON HERE COULD HAVE A SHINY MACBOOK PRO IN A BOX SAT THERE...
the temptation to open it and starts using would be like:
NOT PRESSING THE BIG RED BUTTON
get it enjoy it and take care of it...
i just love em full stop and the 13 is just so sweet...right size for my use - logic is a bit teeny but i only tinker when using this and use my 42" for full blown editing...
next on my list is either apple tv, or a ipad...still got £350 left on my voucher
dont mind putting the rest to an ipad...but gonna play with my bosses first and there was never any thought of HANGING on and waiting...i didnt have anything i could use in the mean time...my desktop quad has a layer of dust as its wired upto the tv - i got 4 girls to fight with before i can use it...
but after reading loads of forums mainly this one - i didnt fancy the idea of SB having an intel video card....
I KNOW FACT THAT NOT 1 PERSON ON HERE COULD HAVE A SHINY MACBOOK PRO IN A BOX SAT THERE...
the temptation to open it and starts using would be like:
NOT PRESSING THE BIG RED BUTTON
get it enjoy it and take care of it...
Read more carefully.
For eBay, subtract almost 10% from the final value due to the fees you have to pay.
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They're sending you a NEW machine and you're still not satisfied because it's not the latest updated version...
I probably shouldn't respond to that.
I probably shouldn't respond to that.
Only if it is in a retail package, and the update is pretty soon. I've had one replacement come in a plain brown box, so YMMW.
If you are going to sell, sell it right away. Don't wait for the refresh (as others said) as resale value would be lower.
Lucky guy.
Yes, wait for Apple to send you the new machine, sell it on ebay 1 or 2 weeks from now but make sure not to open it as this will lower the cost of the machine to some degree (it's like a car).
Sell it for what, 2k?
Wait for the updated MBP come out, buy the model with the best processor, stock RAM, and whatever options they have. Which might run you 1800 or so, buy third party RAM from a trusted dealer online and you'll probably even have some money left over!
Yes, wait for Apple to send you the new machine, sell it on ebay 1 or 2 weeks from now but make sure not to open it as this will lower the cost of the machine to some degree (it's like a car).
Sell it for what, 2k?
Wait for the updated MBP come out, buy the model with the best processor, stock RAM, and whatever options they have. Which might run you 1800 or so, buy third party RAM from a trusted dealer online and you'll probably even have some money left over!