That's a bit of a snobby comment! I agree people shouldn't buy things they can't afford, and yes they are depreciating objects but a lot of people don't care that their computer is out of date by the end of their payment period. At the end of the day if someone wants a Macbook and they don't have the money saved up, paying in instalments that they can afford each month is the only way they could get one.
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Trying to sell my MBP.. where?
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That's a bit of a snobby comment! I agree people shouldn't buy things they can't afford, and yes they are depreciating objects but a lot of people don't care that their computer is out of date by the end of their payment period. At the end of the day if someone wants a Macbook and they don't have the money saved up, paying in instalments that they can afford each month is the only way they could get one.
Cars, homes, bank payments for businesses...all depreciating "objects". Seems like most of the world is making horrible financial decisions with your logic.
But yes, OP should have thought a little more about making such a big purchase.
I bought my home three years ago and just sold it for a $120,000 profit. How exactly is that depreciating?
Believe it or not your house isn't the only house obtained using a mortgage. Some houses lose value, the people who have called you out are talking about how you are generalising everybody else's situations and financial decisions based on your own experiences. No one is questioning whether you made money on your house I'm sure we are all incredibly pleased for you.
Well if it doesn't happen to me, it must not happen to anyone!
It's no surprise to me that you have SVT in your name.
I don't think the OP made a bad choice. Some times we're in a situation where we really need something and we believe our financial situation will get better afterward. Making decisions to try to influence that aren't bad decisions, they're just risks.
He's not sitting here wishing he weren't in this situation. He's merely trying to sell his laptop to help himself out of it.
How is that an irredeemable quality? You're treating him like he's asking the government for a bailout or something. All he's doing is explaining the machine and the price he paid and you're berating him on his financial decisions.
Let's not act like his/her mother please.
OP:
College bulletins and Facebook "For Sale" groups are a good bet.
Also, Craigslist but as mentioned, insist on meeting in an Apple store and DEACTIVATE your "Find my Mac".
Keep the software licenses. No one will pay full price. There be pirates everywhere, mate. If they're linked to your Apple ID, you'd have an even tougher time selling them.
And add 70% of Apple Care's cost to the used sale price. Maybe $100-120? Someone sold a 13" Retina just like yours for $1250 without Apple Care and I'm trying to sell mine for $1250. It's not unreasonable for you to ask $1370-1400. I wouldn't expect close to retail though. These machines aren't that rare.
Does being super sanctimonious about your financial situation make you feel better? Cause it's unnecessary. Not everyone is in the same position as you - money makes everything easier. Everything. Try to imagine a perspective outside your own for two seconds.
That said, OP, I would also say craigslist. Meet at a Starbucks, make sure they have cash, and you shouldn't have a problem. Between bad buyers, shipping, and double fees (paypal + ebay), ebay kind of sucks lately.
What does my username with SVT have to do with anything? I am a fan of SVT vehicles and have owned quite a few. I realize I come off harsh but the OP's original post sounded like a sob story to me.
I know this makes sense, but I just sold an iMac for $2350 on eBay with zero feedback, and it got bids within a few hours of posting it. Some people would be more apprehensive to buy like that, myself included, but there are also tons of people who are far less cautious.
im sure you can sell it fine on ebay even with 0 feedback as long as you accept paypal. paypal ofers pretty good buyer protection. only downside is that ebay/paypal will take a cut of the final sale. check here for an estimate on fees:
http://www.fees.ebay.ca/feeweb/feecalculator
you will get more money selling locally like craigslist. id suggest going this route and doing ebay if that fails. check listings in your area for what prices people are asking for a similar spec'd machine (and check ebay as well for completed listing prices) and that will give you an idea of where to start in terms of pricing. it will be hard to factor the cost of the software you paid for so i think its better to price the machine as just the hardware and applecare. mention the software as a bionus, or better yet, sell the software seperately if licensing terms allow you to. Price the machine ~$100 more than the lowest amount you'd accept since you'll get many reduced offers and will have to negotiate.
meet the buyer in a public place, preferably with camera installed (i did my last mac transaction the lobby of a bank). good luck and i hope your situation improves
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