I just uncovered my 3G iphone I never bothered to sell from a pile on a desk of junk.
I wish I had sold it I guess.. but I hate giving things up. I have all three iPhones I have bought still.
Lame I know.
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Lowballers on Craigslist
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I just uncovered my 3G iphone I never bothered to sell from a pile on a desk of junk.
I wish I had sold it I guess.. but I hate giving things up. I have all three iPhones I have bought still.
Lame I know.
Makes me wonder if I do post mine up for sale, I wonder what a 64GB would go for on CL.
Complete with box and Apple case and not a single scratch on it.
I'm on the fence about this but if the iPad 2 is a major leap, I'll bite. If not, I will stick with my original model that I won't be waiting in line for.
Complete with box and Apple case and not a single scratch on it.
I'm on the fence about this but if the iPad 2 is a major leap, I'll bite. If not, I will stick with my original model that I won't be waiting in line for.
I bought my like new 16 GB WiFi iPad for $340 on Craigslist. Just recently sold it for $440! So I made $100. I say I did pretty good. Can't wait for next for the announcement!
Makes me wonder if I do post mine up for sale, I wonder what a 64GB would go for on CL.
Complete with box and Apple case and not a single scratch on it.
I'm on the fence about this but if the iPad 2 is a major leap, I'll bite. If not, I will stick with my original model that I won't be waiting in line for.
Sold my 64GB WiFi with Apple case & stylus for $590 on craigslist. It can be done. Turned a bunch of lowballs.
Seriously. Have to be ahead of the game. At this point. There will be no shortage of first gens listed.
What I see more of on Craigslist are people with delusional seller's syndrome. Too many sellers think the depreciation value on their stuff is about a dollar a year. I've seen many people asking for MORE money than what they paid for MBPs. Just because you throw a larger HD and some RAM in a 2008 MBP, that doesn't make it worth the same as a 2011 model.
Electronics are like cars. They depreciate considerably every year because new ones come out every year.
As was said earlier, "Things don't have an inherent value; they are only worth what someone offers to pay for them."
I personally believe in the golden rule: He who has the gold, makes the rules.
People (buyers) are on Craigslist to find a deal, otherwise they could just buy a refurb. If you are not a retailer, there is no reason for anyone buying something to trust you and take you at your word about condition, use, etc. A deal is NOT a few bucks off MSRP minus tax. If you get lucky and get that for it, congrats. Maybe its supply and demand in your area? Ipads are luxury items and they are not rare. $350 is not lowballing. $50 is lowballing. If you think its worth so much, hold onto it until you find a buyer but the longer you keep it the less its worth. It seems to me like every seller is looking for a sucker; an uninformed buyer willing to pay almost what you paid for it when you bought it. I know from being an experienced buyer that if you offer a fair price for something, sooner or later someone will take it. Its just a matter of who has the most patience.
Electronics are like cars. They depreciate considerably every year because new ones come out every year.
As was said earlier, "Things don't have an inherent value; they are only worth what someone offers to pay for them."
I personally believe in the golden rule: He who has the gold, makes the rules.
People (buyers) are on Craigslist to find a deal, otherwise they could just buy a refurb. If you are not a retailer, there is no reason for anyone buying something to trust you and take you at your word about condition, use, etc. A deal is NOT a few bucks off MSRP minus tax. If you get lucky and get that for it, congrats. Maybe its supply and demand in your area? Ipads are luxury items and they are not rare. $350 is not lowballing. $50 is lowballing. If you think its worth so much, hold onto it until you find a buyer but the longer you keep it the less its worth. It seems to me like every seller is looking for a sucker; an uninformed buyer willing to pay almost what you paid for it when you bought it. I know from being an experienced buyer that if you offer a fair price for something, sooner or later someone will take it. Its just a matter of who has the most patience.
To be honest, many craigslist buyers aren't savvy enough to know about the clearance store.
I bet the "lowballers" of a last week are thrilled their offers weren't accepted. Now they can get a refurb with a full one year warranty for a similar price.
Good luck to everybody selling them for $450. There's a sucker born every minute. I hope they find them.
I bet the "lowballers" of a last week are thrilled their offers weren't accepted. Now they can get a refurb with a full one year warranty for a similar price.
Good luck to everybody selling them for $450. There's a sucker born every minute. I hope they find them.
Don't forget that the refurbs come with a new battery as well.
LoL at all these cats trying to get over by selling a iPad 1 for 350+. They go for $399.99 new now and $499.99 for the iPad 2. You are lucky to get $350.00. Me I'm getting a iPad 2 but there is no way i would pay more than $300.00 for a used iPad 1. You should have sold it months ago because you knew the iPad 2 was coming.
I wouldnt pay more than 300 for a ipad 16 gb today... I can order a refurbed one for 350, and it comes with a new battery, back case and the 1 year warranty!
used means no or little warranty, and a worn/ used battery... people who sold weeks ago were smart if they are sure they wanted to get a new one!
used means no or little warranty, and a worn/ used battery... people who sold weeks ago were smart if they are sure they wanted to get a new one!
This.
I may sell my 64gb wifi 1st gen iPad and get a new 16 wifi for my wife and a refurb 16 wifi for me. Of course I should have done that last month.
So True.
NYC CL is filled with overpriced garbage. and funny thing is I keep seeing same posts every other day. No wonder CL is flooded with overpriced stuff
3G iPads should fetch better resale
Methinks $300-$320 for Wi-Fi only iPad in great/excellent shape is within an acceptable range - now that
have reduced prices on all 1st Gen. by $100. I can't imagine why anyone would be selling a 3G iPad for that money unless it's in okay condition. Otherwise, they must be desperate
Methinks $300-$320 for Wi-Fi only iPad in great/excellent shape is within an acceptable range - now that
have reduced prices on all 1st Gen. by $100. I can't imagine why anyone would be selling a 3G iPad for that money unless it's in okay condition. Otherwise, they must be desperate Consumers candidly saw the future to lowball. Good thing I rollballed to $300 and bought 16GB WiFi few days ago and successfully sold it later on the same day for $400 making a quick profit. Now that iPad 2 is announced and iPad 1 clearance and refurb prices are set to $400 and $349 with ONE YEAR WARRANTY, people who already saw the news would not pay more than 300 for 16GB on Craigslist.
It is the best time of the year to buy iPad 1 or iPad 2 and, not the best time to sell iPad 1.
It is the best time of the year to buy iPad 1 or iPad 2 and, not the best time to sell iPad 1.
wow glad i sold both base modes for 400.00 each refurbs at 349.00 and new at 399.00 ...going down fast..
Hah I guess the OP is now wishing he's sold his for $350 few days ago because there is no way that he can get more than $300, even if it is near-BNIB now