Where to buy/sell a used MacBook Pro?

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Where to buy/sell a used MacBook Pro?

Does anyone know the best place to buy or sell a MacBook Pro, or other Apple product? I see some stuff on eBay, but don't know if there's a better place for Mac people to go.

MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz, Mac OS X (10.5.5)

Posted on Nov 29, 2008 4:01 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 2, 2008 9:06 AM in response to jimrc

Your local newspaper.

Also, make sure the seller includes the original system CD/DVDs that came w/the computer. Otherwise, you purchased yourself a fancy doorstop and/or a computer to use for parts only.

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Answer 2

Dec 2, 2008 7:58 PM in response to jimrc

Are you serious? About 'transferring' such software to a new user without the original media and license, and presumably keeping copies for yourself? Read a license agreement lately?

Or, am I assuming to much here? Do you actually intend to sell the platform with all of the related licenses and media and purchase new copies for your own use?

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belovedjs

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Dec 2, 2008 8:32 AM in response to jimrc

I believe the most reliable place to by a refurbished MacBook Pro is through the Apple.com- http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac?mco=MTMzNTY

you can also purchase Applecare with the product to extend the warranty on it.

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jimrc Author

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Dec 2, 2008 12:49 PM in response to Baby-Boomer-USofA

What about selling one. I have the previous generation MacBook Pro and am interested in upgrading to the new model. I just wondered where the best place would be to sell the one I own, which includes everything it came with along with a ton of valuable software.

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parry_pb

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Dec 2, 2008 12:57 PM in response to jimrc

eBay or Craigslist - I've sold on both. Craigslist was more trouble - filtering thru ton of email to find genuine offers, arranging for pickup at a public place etc. but I got better price. eBay was hassle free but although I got what I expected in terms of price, it could've been better or worse on a different day and I hate paying eBay+Paypal fees.

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sig

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Dec 2, 2008 1:00 PM in response to jimrc

I have had success on eBay. I describe accurately. The buyers know that they will be getting the Mac just like they took it out of the box. No third party software! I turn over the balance of my AppleCare. They get everything that was in the box when I bought it including the box.

Craigslist is good also. You just need to watch out for the scammers that come on to you.

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jimrc Author

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Dec 2, 2008 7:22 PM in response to sig

Thanks you guys.
Sig, when you say no third party software, are you suggesting that people would prefer to get the computer in factory condition than with Adobe CS3 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver,, Flash), Final Cut Express,etc. installed on it? I thought that those programs would add some value to the machine.

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jimrc Author

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Dec 2, 2008 8:46 PM in response to Michael Lafferty

Thanks Michael. I'll keep that in mind. No, I haven't read a license agreement lately or at all for that matter. I hadn't really though it out that way. I guess it would be a good time to upgrade then if I wanted to sell off the CS3. Thanks.

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sig

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Dec 3, 2008 3:48 AM in response to jimrc

Exactly as Michael points out. I'm not concerned what they want as much as violating software terms of agreement. Sure it may make their mouths water when you tell them the Mac "is loaded." However unless you turn over original media for third party software you would be violating the agreement.

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dwb

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Jan 25, 2009 7:04 AM in response to jimrc

A couple great places for selling (and by extension buying) computers of all types are bulletin boards at college student unions, dorms, academic buildings, churches, and grocery stores. I've sold every one of my used Macs this way, most within 48 hours of posting the offer.

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Answer 11

Nov 29, 2008 10:10 PM in response to jimrc

Both eBay and craigslist are spotty, at best, for the purchase of portable computers.

You should consider instead buying a refurbished machine directly from Apple, here.

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Answer 12

Nov 29, 2008 7:44 PM in response to jimrc

craigslist

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Answer 13

Dec 2, 2008 8:19 AM in response to Michael Lafferty

That all depends if the machine is under warranty or not. If it is there is no difference where you buy it. good luck

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Answer 14

Jan 24, 2009 10:52 AM in response to jimrc

Since you live in ILM, there's a great place on Kerr Ave called Bilzi Mac Consulting. They have some inventory, some used, so I assume they buy or upgrade. Talk to Steve, he knows his stuff.

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