BNIB Macbook pro - Sketchy?

[vorbb]

Does this seem sketchy to you? It seems like an awfully good price, but it's tough to say. I'd hate to pass this up, but I also don't *really* wanna buy stolen property or anything.

Price: $1,520

"Brand new in box Macbook Pro 15-inch 2.66GHz
Never opened!! Got it as a gift but don't need it.
3 YEAR APPLE CARE WARRANTY!


Some more spec.:

2.66GHz Intel Core i7
4MB shared
8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
500GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm
512MB GDDR3
15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1440-by-900 resolution
One FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps), two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps), SD card slot"

 

[miles01110]

512 MB RAM? Ok...

 

[vorbb]

512 MB RAM? Ok...

GDDR3 = graphics memory

 

[miles01110]

GDDR3 = graphics memory

Oh... right. Well it's still a scam.

 

[vorbb]

Oh... right. Well it's still a scam.

Okay, thanks.

Anyone else?

 

[old-wiz]

Considering that the retail price is $ 2199, I highly doubt this is a legit offer. Even if it was a gift, why cut the price by $600?

 

[PhelpsiPhan]

Considering that the retail price is $ 2199, I highly doubt this is a legit offer. Even if it was a gift, why cut the price by $600?

I agree, best to just wal away.

Always remember the old saying, if it seems too good to be true, it most likely is....

 

[SDLSteve]

I agree with PhelpsPhan. You already have your doubts so the question is, will you risk $1500 to determine whether it is a scam or not.

I personally would not take the risk. Get it on amazon and pay no tax or get a refurbished on apple's website if you want to save money.

 

[vorbb]

Thought you guys could use a laugh. I sent an email probing, and here was the response:

"I'm actually in Toronto, ON now (relocated for work) but overnight shipping is included in the price, UPS or FedEx, and insurance/tracking is also included.

If you use eBay I'd like to do it that way, so we're both protected and can exchange feedback later. You will be covered by $2000 buyer protection
and get 90 days money back guarantee.

I just need your name and eBay ID, once I set it up with eBay they'll confirm it with you and then we're good to go, even if you don't use eBay now I can set it up.

It will be set up for WU payment which is instant so I can ship same day. My sister works for them and gets the fee back so I will cover the fee.

Just go to http://www.westernunion.com/info/agentInquiryIntl.asp and find their agent close to you

Let me know when you do that and I can send you all details and instructions."

Funny how he relocated across the county in less then six hours after posting the ad. His email is pokas582@gmail.com, and he was selling the laptops for various prices on various Canadian sites, randing from $1200 to $1800.