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Found New, sealed MBP for $900 on Craigslist... help?!

ericrwalker said:
I've had the same Dell laptop for almost 4 years (I use it every day), my wife has had the same Dell for just over 5 years. Sounds like you either bought junk or don't take care of your computers.
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It was most likely both, honestly.

I'm 19, so I was only 12-14 at the time and except for the first one (Toshiba Satellite) they were all refurbs from third-party sellers.

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RUGERMAN said:
As I write this, there is a MBP i5 for $929 on the refurb Apple site. Full warrantee, Apple Care, good as new. That's where I'd go.
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I had looked at that... however the total (since apple charges Tax) is $985. I only have $970 I can spend.

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ericrwalker said:
You could sell a kidney, you only need one.:D
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As a person who has a Grandmother who's been suffering from renal failure for a good 3 years now and has to endure dialysis 3 times a week, I don't find this comment the least bit amusing.

Especially since she's not able to get a transplant due to breathing problems.
 
MusicIsLifeMD said:
(since apple charges Tax) is $985. I only have $970 I can spend.
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Are you serious... If you cant sell, borrow or do something to raise 15 dollars then i dont think you'll even be able to understand how a computer works.

I smell something from the OP... Its coming out of his mouth
 
MusicIsLifeMD said:
As a person who has a Grandmother who's been suffering from renal failure for a good 3 years now and has to endure dialysis 3 times a week, I don't find this comment the least bit amusing.

Especially since she's not able to get a transplant due to breathing problems.
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Perhaps if it were legal to sell kidneys there would be more available. These days you can't make the slightest joke without offending someone. :rolleyes:
 
ericrwalker said:
Perhaps if it were legal to sell kidneys there would be more available. These days you can't make the slightest joke without offending someone. :rolleyes:
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I think the OP is just looking to stir up problems... I doubt he even has a current blackbook
 
ericrwalker said:
Perhaps if it were legal to sell kidneys there would be more available. These days you can't make the slightest joke without offending someone. :rolleyes:
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I'm offended that today's college students (i.e.: our supposed future) cannot grasp the concept of a sound financial decision. No wonder why credit card companies target college students.
 
jessica. said:
If google has anything to say about it, you're right. Must amend my "son" comment but then again "daughter" sounds so much less stern. :D
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It was the babysitting comment and the offended because my grandma that made me think so. Who knows, it could be a 50 year old fat man eating Twinkies.
 
simsaladimbamba said:
And what a mighty fine definition that is. Ten years older and she probably has another definition for it, like
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Without learning there's no need for her to have a laptop for school. This works out well. You all just saved the OP $970 in cash/bonds.
 
jessica. said:
I'm offended that today's college students (i.e.: our supposed future) cannot grasp the concept of a sound financial decision. No wonder why credit card companies target college students.
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Funny you say that... considering no one will give me a credit card.

I live with my parents while attending community college. I have a car as old as I am due to the fact that it only cost $300. I never carry my bank card on me unless I anticipate needing it. I don't have any bills to pay (besides contributing to car insurance when I can and classes that F/A doesn't cover which come out of a different fund). To me, it is a sound financial decision because my parents take care of most, if not all of my needs. Yes, I am still a kid and I do have a lot to learn... but when it comes to money I'm usually pretty good with it.

And I am a girl...
 
MusicIsLifeMD said:
Funny you say that... considering no one will give me a credit card.

I live with my parents while attending community college. I have a car as old as I am due to the fact that it only cost $300. I never carry my bank card on me unless I anticipate needing it. I don't have any bills to pay (besides contributing to car insurance when I can and classes that F/A doesn't cover which come out of a different fund). To me, it is a sound financial decision because my parents take care of most, if not all of my needs. Yes, I am still a kid and I do have a lot to learn... but when it comes to money I'm usually pretty good with it.

And I am a girl...
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Then sell your blackbook and use the extra cash to buy the mac you want

Did this not even cross your mind?!
 
SiPi said:
Oh wow... One of those people!
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Okay, wow... ya'll got me. However, I do have to ask... what the hell does the definition say? Because I can almost guarantee it was a joke between my friends and I at the time. Either that or it was during my "off" years.

Edit: Never mind... I found it. Yeah. Definitely my "off" years... and a joke between my friends and me, as well. I actually like school much better now that I can schedule when the classes are... I don't function properly before 8-9am.
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SiPi said:
Then sell your blackbook and use the extra cash to buy the mac you want

Did this not even cross your mind?!
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Not really, esp since the display is going bad and will take a good $300+ to fix.
 
MusicIsLifeMD said:
Funny you say that... considering no one will give me a credit card.

I live with my parents while attending community college. I have a car as old as I am due to the fact that it only cost $300. I never carry my bank card on me unless I anticipate needing it. I don't have any bills to pay (besides contributing to car insurance when I can and classes that F/A doesn't cover which come out of a different fund). To me, it is a sound financial decision because my parents take care of most, if not all of my needs. Yes, I am still a kid and I do have a lot to learn... but when it comes to money I'm usually pretty good with it.

And I am a girl...
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You're not a kid. That's the issue here. You're a sophomore in college and that should make you what? 19-20? You're not a kid at all. You're young, and that's totally okay. Heck, it is even fine living at home while in college; I sure wish I had taken that luxury myself. But a sound financial decision is not made simply because mom and dad carry you. Wouldn't you rather spend less, save some, and perhaps start looking towards a future? This is a great time to do that because you have nothing to take care of. Why would you want to blow every single penny on a silly laptop? Because it's Apple? Because it makes you feel superior? What's the real point here?

Like I said, you're going to do what you're going to do. You came here for advice and I think you were hoping for a pat on the back and accolades for your wonderful CL search capabilities. That went south fast because we're a bunch and yahoos around here and we like to hear ourselves type. Just think about it. Think about you saying you're a kid, a sophomore in college, and you rely 100% on mom and dad. I'd tell you to man up but that doesn't work here so do whatever we women do similar to manning up. ;)
 
MusicIsLifeMD said:
Okay, wow... ya'll got me. However, I do have to ask... what the hell does the definition say? Because I can almost guarantee it was a joke between my friends and I at the time. Either that or it was during my "off" years.

Edit: Never mind... I found it. Yeah. Definitely my "off" years... and a joke between my friends and me, as well. I actually like school much better now that I can schedule when the classes are... I don't function properly before 8-9am.
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Not really, esp since the display is going bad and will take a good $300+ to fix.
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I am sure there is something around your house you can sell. Hell, $15. I am not sure how much you drive but most people can save that by driving less for a week. Sell lemonade, sell a barbie, or a tooth to the tooth fairy.
 
MusicIsLifeMD said:
Okay, wow... ya'll got me. However, I do have to ask... what the hell does the definition say? Because I can almost guarantee it was a joke between my friends and I at the time. Either that or it was during my "off" years.

Edit: Never mind... I found it. Yeah. Definitely my "off" years... and a joke between my friends and me, as well. I actually like school much better now that I can schedule when the classes are... I don't function properly before 8-9am.
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Not really, esp since the display is going bad and will take a good $300+ to fix.
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You know you can sell items for spares and repairs right?!... You'll probably get over 100 for it easily!

Its like talking to a brick wall
 
SiPi said:
You know you can sell items for spares and repairs right?!... You'll probably get over 100 for it easily!

Its like talking to a brick wall
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If there is a display issue that will cost $300 to fix then fix it. That's a very good decision right there and you get to keep using your Mac.
 
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