So I purchased a 2019 Mac Pro back in April and it is truly an outstanding machine. I have, however, since realized that I really don't use nearly as much of the power as I thought I would and have missed the portability of a MBP more than I expected to. I'm considering selling the tower and going back to a MBP. What are my options here? Have any of you successfully sold a 7,1, and if so how did you go about doing it?
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MP 7,1 Options for selling a 7,1
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I will straight up trade you for my 2009 MacBook Pro. Ssd upgrade so it’s super fast.
You might be pleasantly surprised at just how well Facebook's Market Place works. And it's free. You've literally got nothing to lose trying there. Post up some pictures and a description, and go.
Avoid eBay. Go with Craigslist or Offerup (if it's available in your area).
And...make sure to blur out the serial number. Also, if you purchased the extended warranty, that will go to the new owner.
And...make sure to blur out the serial number. Also, if you purchased the extended warranty, that will go to the new owner.
I have a 2019 16" MBP 64GB 4TB that I would love to trade for a Mac Pro. + additional cash obviously
I had trouble selling my 5,1 cMP. I ended up selling it here:
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You describe the machine, they give you a quote and if you agree they pay for shipping.
If you decide to sell, what GPU do you have? I'd luv to trade my 580X for a W5700X.
Lou
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You describe the machine, they give you a quote and if you agree they pay for shipping.
If you decide to sell, what GPU do you have? I'd luv to trade my 580X for a W5700X.
Lou
Don't forget that the forum here has a marketplace, but keep in mind it seems to be mostly frequented by people looking for bargains. I would be nervous selling something that expensive on eBay. If they return it you'll be out the PayPal fee and shipping, or everything if they're dishonest. A local sale advertised via Craigslist, FB marketplace, Offerup, etc is the safest way to go.
Mr. Andy has the right idea. If you purchased the extended warranty, you can use that as a bargaining tool. For example, you can buy it for $$$ (with the extended warranty) or for $$ (without warranty).
When the time comes and you find a buyer, the ideal situation would be:
(1) buyer comes to your home
(2) buyer confirms the computer is working
(3) buyer pays you
(4) you provide all of the boxes and packaging material
(5) you step away and do not touch the computer. let them shut it down and unplug it.
(6) buyer packs the computer and places it in their vehicle with the "friend" they brought to help move the box
When the time comes and you find a buyer, the ideal situation would be:
(1) buyer comes to your home
(2) buyer confirms the computer is working
(3) buyer pays you
(4) you provide all of the boxes and packaging material
(5) you step away and do not touch the computer. let them shut it down and unplug it.
(6) buyer packs the computer and places it in their vehicle with the "friend" they brought to help move the box
Thanks, although ideally I would meet them at a public location away from your home. Sometimes thieves respond in order to go to your home to see what you have without any intention of buying what they came to see. Make sure there are other people around at the location you select. I would probably select a coffee shop that has power outlets outside. You might need to bring an extension cord depending how far the table is from the outlet. The buyer can bring their own monitor to test out the computer, unless you have one you don't mind transporting.
You're going to carry a Mac Pro into a coffee shop? lol
He should charge $20 to set up a meeting or a free meal at the cafe. I wouldn't just do all that work with the possibility they won't buy.
And its worth that fee to work with a Mac Pro 7,1 for an hour on their workflow prior to buying.
Seriously? Do you're wives mow your lawn and change your oil for you?
Carrying a Mac Pro into a store to sell is not that big a deal. I recently had to sell an iMac Pro and did just this... carried it into a public location so the potential buyer could test it out and have any doubts about the condition erased. I'm not some fairy that I can't lift a 40lb computer a few feet from the car into a building.
Is it worth the SLIGHT physical activity to save almost $500 in Ebay and PayPal fees? Abso-****ing-lutely.
Carrying a Mac Pro into a store to sell is not that big a deal. I recently had to sell an iMac Pro and did just this... carried it into a public location so the potential buyer could test it out and have any doubts about the condition erased. I'm not some fairy that I can't lift a 40lb computer a few feet from the car into a building.
Is it worth the SLIGHT physical activity to save almost $500 in Ebay and PayPal fees? Abso-****ing-lutely.
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This was a hypothetical (and probably somewhat tongue and cheek) suggestion with similar responses. If you own a 7,1, you know what a Pro Vega II is and what it can do. Just video the 7,1 doing a similar workflow and that is good enough to show a buyer of a GPU. This is going to be about price and not some loony hook-up.
