Whats this sucker worth?

[bfolkers]

I've been watching this item, and have talked to the guy about it, and im wondering what some Pros think this puppy is worth.

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/sys/1626262735.html

The whole OS thing he talks about really doesnt concern me, Since I really don't need the server OS.

He started a few weeks ago at 2000 dollars, and there was NO way i was going there, but seeing as though its still around, im wondering what kind of offer would be fair?

 

[GoCubsGo]

I believe your post is outside the market place, which has rules that you need to follow.

$2k is high btw.

 

[Hellhammer]

1600$ sounds fair, seeing that it has 6GB RAM and dual 500GB HDs plus dual GPUs.

You can grab Snow Leopard for 29$ and install that, so don't worry about the Server OS X.

 

[GGJstudios]

I believe your post is outside the market place, which has rules that you need to follow.

$2k is high btw.

I could be wrong, but I believe that since the OP isn't asking for pricing advice for something they own, the post is OK.

 

[bfolkers]

oh, so I have to make 250 posts before I can ask advice for a price on something?

 

[bjb.butler]

The current price is acceptable... I wouldn't pay much more than $1600

 

[bfolkers]

1600$ sounds fair, seeing that it has 6GB RAM and dual 500GB HDs plus dual GPUs.

You can grab Snow Leopard for 29$ and install that, so don't worry about the Server OS X.

I have a copy of Snow Leopard at home, and planned on using it.

I thought about shooting him an offer of 1500 with the monitor, would that be laughable?

 

[bartelby]

oh, so I have to make 250 posts before I can ask advice for a price on something?

If it's a feeler for something you might sell, then yes.
But I think you're ok asking about the price of something you're interested in buying...

 

[bfolkers]

Oh, well I don't plan on selling it, I've been wanting a MP for a while, and I'm getting antsy waiting for the updates!

 

[Hellhammer]

oh, so I have to make 250 posts before I can ask advice for a price on something?

You can't ask "what price should I sell this for" but I think you're not violating any rules (not sure though). You already asked it and got few answers so... Mods will close this if they think this violates any rules.

 

[ansabakhan]

I have a copy of Snow Leopard at home, and planned on using it.

I thought about shooting him an offer of 1500 with the monitor, would that be laughable?

he wont give it to you for $1500 until he is sure he wont be able to sell it other wise... try it ! if not see if he'll sell it for $1600 monitor included

 

[Hellhammer]

I have a copy of Snow Leopard at home, and planned on using it.

I thought about shooting him an offer of 1500 with the monitor, would that be laughable?

I doubt it. I would be 375$ less than he is now selling it for (with display). 1500$ for only Mac Pro sounds possible and maybe 1700$ for MP + display. You can ask of course, maybe he pathetically needs money quickly so he sells it for cheap.

 

[bfolkers]

When I talked to a local "expert" at a Microcenter in town, He said since it is the "old" processors, he wouldn't pay over 1000 for it. But i think I told him there was only 2gb of ram in it.

Does the Xeons that are in it make a difference? I realize they aren't the newest, but I'm sure they would blow my MB13 out of the water 🙂

 

[evarian]

go for $1500. I can't imagine it'll be too easy to sell in the next few weeks/months

 

[Hellhammer]

When I talked to a local "expert" at a Microcenter in town, He said since it is the "old" processors, he wouldn't pay over 1000 for it. But i think I told him there was only 2gb of ram in it.

Does the Xeons that are in it make a difference? I realize they aren't the newest, but I'm sure they would blow my MB13 out of the water 🙂

He has no idea what used Mac Pros are worth. Even though you could get i5 iMac for little more which is faster than that it doesn't offer expandability. 1500$ sounds great price for it