Mac OS Sierra 10.12.6
MacBookPro (retina, 15-inch, late 2013)
Model Identifier: MacBookPro 11,3
Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2,3 GHz
Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB
Boot ROM Version: MBP112.0138.B40
SMC Version (system): 2.19f12
MacBook Pro with Retina display, macOS Sierra (10.12.6)
The present value of that model MPB ranges from a low of about $630 to well over $1000 US.
That wide price range is a function of the amount of flash storage, and you omitted that very important detail.
Call me suspicious, but there are plenty of stores with Apple logos selling Apple stuff that are not affiliated with Apple in any way. To find an Apple Store or an authorized reseller start here: https://locate.apple.com/.
It doesn't really matter though if you purchased a used Mac from a private individual. Purchasing a used Mac is best left to very experienced, knowledgeable Mac users. Upon consideration of all that entails you will be likely to conclude Apple's Refurbished and Clearance page will generally offer prices within a few dollars of those offered by private sellers. For that, you will receive a Mac that is essentially indistinguishable from new, with a new battery and identical AppleCare warranty and support options.
Becoming a knowledgeable purchaser of used Macs requires an investment of time or money, and usually both. If overpaying a bit for that Mac is the worst thing you ever do, you're doing OK.
It depends in part on where you are located and what methods you are willing to use to sell it (e.g., local advertisements, national, trade or online purchase site, etc). One method to get an idea is to look at closed sales on eBay or similar national site in your country.
Thank you so much for your reply FoxFith!
I live in France & I have just bought this computer and because the seller gave me a rather old cable that went with it, I am questioning the price I paid for it.
The person works for Apple, so I had total confidence... I need to be reassured, Hence my name here as "GreenDammit"... :/
Thank you John!
I had not seen your reply until now......Yes he did say that he had had installed some expensive stuff but I don't know what he had added exactly. ( :/ ) Is it possible to check on the computer... I paid 1600€!
I could post here what I see under "storage" without the UUID
Yes I know I have been very green, im not usually this stupid, really im not! (I thought the technicien who was cleaning it up said 2016 ...hum hum!) I was somewhat horrified when I bought it back home. It was, in fact, only the technicien who was available and who "verbally sold" it to me.
... I paid 1600€!
That's quite a lot (about $1900 US) but prices in Europe are affected by VAT where medical insurance is "free".
The only information missing from your description is the storage capacity. Without it, I'm reluctant to conclude the price you paid was unreasonable.
I could post here what I see under "storage" without the UUID
Please do. The UUID is cryptic and meaningless but you certainly don't have to post it.
Macintosh SSD:
Available: 475,91 GB (475 908 325 376 bytes)
Capacity: 499,05 GB (499 046 678 528 bytes)
Mount Point: /
File System: Journaled HFS+
Writable: Yes
Ignore Ownership: No
BSD Name: disk1
Volume UUID: 098E7E3A-1442-3307-AB1D-D3C212FB8500
Logical Volume:
Revertible: Yes (no decryption required)
Encrypted: No
LV UUID: 8DA8A9A8-EFE9-4FD8-B7D4-ED3320BEB48A
Logical Volume Group:
Name: Macintosh SSD
Size: 499,42 GB (499 417 919 488 bytes)
Free Space: 18,9 MB (18 919 424 bytes)
LVG UUID: 904DB3F7-F2E9-4567-9AA6-BE9E4E59BB49
Physical Volumes:
disk0s2:
Device Name: APPLE SSD SM0512F
Thanks John, Hope this helps
Under storage:
Media Name: APPLE SSD SM0512F Media
Size: 499,42 GB (499 417 919 488 bytes)
Medium Type: SSD
Protocol: PCI
Internal: Yes
Partition Map Type: GPT (GUID Partition Table)
Status: Online
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
PV UUID: 12D46CD6-B822-46D1-9DD3-24958B523E6B
That configuration describes a mid-range MBP. Today's price for that Mac ranges from about $850 to $920 US or 712€ to 771€. Those are US market prices. That more narrow range will be determined by cosmetic condition and battery usage.
Macs in nearly new cosmetic condition with new Apple-installed batteries including all original packaging and correctly restored to their originally installed operating systems will command the highest prices.
Having said that you will always be able to purchase a Mac cheaper in the US than anywhere else. The used equipment market in France will obviously be quite different than elsewhere, and I am unable to provide any insight regarding those differences.
Even if you were to purchase a Mac in the US and take it to France, you would need to pay import duties. So, it's still difficult for me to say if you overpaid or not. Meanwhile, you have a very capable Mac that will serve you well for many years. Don't beat yourself up over the purchase.
No personal information appears in your post.
As John says, I can not know how much it is worth in France, you will have to research it yourself, and as you can not prove that it was sold to you as a 2016 model and it is not.....
But you do have an excellent Mac.
Thanks John, Without a written receipt and just taking his word for it because he works as a seller in a small store, full of apple goods & with an Apple logo.. 😟. I will ask him for a hand written receipt with details because of family health issues (true) I was so preoccupied I forgot.
We will see
Yes!
Thank you yet again, the place in question is a Premium Apple shop chosen by Apple for sales and maintenance.. Best place in this part of the world.. 😕
Back with more info at the end of next week.. 😍
Correction: The person who sold me the computer works for a person who is able to sell & repair for Apple.
What 'horrified' you?
If you see something that could be hacked, please delete it for me.
A worn out cable & the fact that I thought it was a younger model. 😊
How much is my MacBook Pro worth today
