How easy is it to sell a used iMac?

[Chupa Chupa]

Up until now the only Mac desktop I've ever owned, except for the SE20, were headless ones. I've never had any problem getting a good price for them, and quickly.

I'm thinking of going iMac this time. I like to refresh my computers every 1.5 to 2 years. Does the iMac retain value as well as the MP and MBPs? And do they sell quickly on eBay or tend to lag?

 

[david19801]

What is a headless mac?

 

[aneftp]

I've sold 2 of my imacs (one in Jan 2010 (it was a late 2007 core 2 2.4 model). And just sold my (late 2009, core i7 27 inch model) on craigslist.

Sold it fast. Like in less than 1 day on craigslist.

So reselling iMac is easy.

Easy selling is all realtive depending on how much you want to get.

I looked at ebay. Most of my late 2009 core i7 were selling on ebay for around $1200-1300. I factored in ebay/paypal fees and shipping cost.

I listed my iMac for $1100 and it sold literally within hours. Guy came to my house and picked it up. I live in a 24 hour gated community, it's daylight. I reverse number looked guy up. He was legit. He gave me the $1100 cash.

Easy sell.

Same with my other 24 inch iMac sell.

Just don't get too greedy. I see people trying to list their iMacs (like my core i7) for $1500 on craigslist. People are crazy. Or they think someone will try to negogiate them down on prices.

I simply list my price at $1100. Tell people I think it's a fair price. It's an almost 3 year old computer. I tell people I still have 3 months of warranty from AppleCare. It sells for that price.

Can I sqeeze another $100? Maybe. But not worth my time when I am trying to sell it.

Get AppleCare for iMac. It's cheap (much cheaper than for macbooks). Well worth it.

 

[GGJstudios]

What is a headless mac?

A headless computer is one without a display.