is it just me or is there something strange about this?

[Harmush]

This laptop, i know its got 5 days left so it will be priced low, but before i bid on it, do u think it looks a bit weird. the seller had listed it 3 times. the same laptop. does that mean its just a mistake or like he is after money not actually to sell anything.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/L5360-Apple-MacBook-13-Intel-Core-2-Duo-1-83-Ghz_W0QQitemZ150308455050QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item150308455050&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1308

thanks guys

 

[scanlanlee]

I don't want to be rude, but have you ever bought of ebay before?

Seller has good rating and is a powersell so prob reuses his adverts when selling identical items - he does have over 700 auctions listed so doing them all manually would be a bit of a chore.

looks fine to me

Good luck if you bid,

 

[stridemat]

Well having checked the serial number here

http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html

it seems that the macbook does exist, so the listing is not totally dud as the specs match.
I could not say however if it will ever be delivered, his feedback is good, and is a powerseller.

Not sure, perhaps watch it for awhile.

 

[jodelli]

Looks like a legitimate seller to me. They claim the item works. It's up to you.

 

[stuarthatto]

looks legit to me as well..

Serial number: 4H645FZBWGK
Name: MacBook (Late 2006)
Model: Mxxxx MacBook (White) 1.83GHz
Bus speed: 667MHz
Screen size: 13 inch
Screen resolution: 1280x800 pixels
Memory - number of slots: 2
Factory: 4H (China)
URL: Technical specifications by apple-history.com code_to_number: FZB - W88127VDZE2

Model introduced: 2006
Production year: 2006
Production week: 45 (November)
Production number: 18473 (within this week)

 

[SnowLeopard2008]

I just checked it as well. I think someone I know bought an item from that seller. It is legit, he/she is a powerseller and has hundreds of listings. The feedback/ratings also are on par.

 

[neiltc13]

The seller is illegally installing copies of iLife, Leopard and Microsoft Office. While I accept that people will use piracy as a means to get software they cannot afford, I think it is utterly despicable to actually SELL pirated software like this guy is doing.

There's one reason for my reasoning - it artificially inflates the price of computers with pirated software while those who are just trying to do the proper thing and sell a used machine which they no longer need lose out. I myself have lost out like this in the past and I always report illegal software like this to eBay.

 

[BBC B 32k]

The software could be legal. The seller may just no longer have the install discs - though I suspect that this one is illegal.

It is a bit strong to be selling on pirated software. Though the laptop seems fine. Happy bidding.

 

[Harmush]

I don't want to be rude, but have you ever bought of ebay before?

Not too much no. Maybe too buy some guitar strings or a case for my phone, nothing of this kind.



Thanks guys. a wining at the moment, 2 days to go. still only at £102GBP probably shoot up in the last minuet fingers crossed, could be getting a decent buy!


And f the software is illegal, i will just put legal versions on, i hold a few licenses anyway.

 

[logana]

I would be surprised if it sells for less than £400 - even if it is a Core Duo base spec MacBook.....

 

[notjustjay]

That price will shoot up at the last second.

I don't personally bother with eBay anymore, I find it too much hassle. I prefer to buy and sell locally, starting first with my circle of friends, then work buy/sell bulletin boards, then local listings on Craigslist, kijiji, newsgroups, etc. You may not get quite as many dollars but I find it a lot easier, faster, and less risky.