Buying macbook from thirdparty, what should I check?

[JonnyWhy]

I am considering buying a macbook pro from a third party (craigslist) because they're so expensive! I am thinking of getting the higher end model of either the 13 or 15 inch 2011 macbook pro. The seller said that they are brand new and sealed in a box and I already checked the serials on his box (pictures he sent me) and they have warranty until June 17, 2012. I am leaning towards buying one from him but how do I know I'm not being scammed? What should I check for when I go buy it from him? In the pictures he sent me, the seal he spoke of was just a seal like this.

https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&...ttid=0.4&disp=inline&realattid=f_goduz5z44&zw

Do you guys think it's legit? He's selling them for around $200 less than the price I would get it for in an Apple store. And what things should I check for if I decide to go buy it? Thanks!

 

[gmans46]

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1161820/

after reading this, is $200 really worth piece of mind? plus the free ipod deal starts next week youll save $200 with that

 

[simsaladimbamba]

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[Kyllle]

This price isn't unbelievably low, so based off that it sounds pretty legit.
If you are worried about it being a scam, you can pay $50 more (still $150 less than Apple) here http://www.dmtenterprise.com/produc...book-pro-15-inch-2-0-ghz-quad-core-i7-laptop/ for the base 15".
I know Microcenter.com has base 13" for 200 off.

Not sure about upper end ones though, haven't seen them on sale.

 

[gmans46]

how much is the actual price and do you have the link to the ad?