Buying Macbook Pro- REVISION vs PRICE! HELP URGRENT!

[mmmcheese]

I guess there was always the small chance that someone would have a very, very good reason that could have changed his mind?

I thought most of them were pretty damn good reasons...haha

 

[tdiaz]

The problem is not 'eBay'.. don't blame 'it'.

The problem is the venue .. any method of product sales sight unseen via listing like that is bound to have it's fair share of unscrupulous vendors.

But, with Apple product, unless there is an end user who is just unloading something due to dire straits. Apple product is so extremely price controlled, about the only thing you may see being used as a loss leader is the iPod. Do you think for just one second that if someone can sell a Mac on eBay for $100 less than Fry's, CompUSA, store.apple.com, Small Dog, etc - that those stores themselves would do more than discount each other by a couple three bucks here and there?

Fishy with a Capital F.

Using just your basis of "they have 112 feedbacks, they are a Power Seller", etc... a Power Seller with only 112 feedbacks? They must have just gotten that.

there have been many stories of scammers building up their reputation over many months, even a year or two before going on the big scamfest and then vanishing.

What are the payment types? PayPal, Credit card, fine. Bank wire, Western Union, some weird arse funky escrow company in Romania? Run like hell, Think of your extra $100 is insurance that you will get a MBP that you have full access to all warranty services and options.

Again, there is no valid reason other than an individual (whom wouldn't typically attain 'power seller' status) that is willing to loose some dough to recoup their losses in an urgent/dire situation.

...but needs vs. wants, and narrow vision due to a magic $100 'saved'.

 

[ckeck]

I don't know of all these problems everyone is speaking of with the MBP's, especially the people who don't own one!!

I have no LCD or speaker buzz, trackpad works just fine, heat isn't an issue (hot yes, but not as hot as my old G4!!)...

I got mine in mid March...works great! If you like the deal on eBay better...get the one off eBay...it still has a warranty! Just ask the guy why he is selling...

Goodluck...you will be happy with your purchase either way I'm sure

 

[vga4life]

Why not just buy a refurb 1.83 MBP direct from apple for $1699 if you're trying to save some money?

 

[baboo2]

I can't buy refurb as they do not have this in Canada or won't for a while. Also the guy lives in the US, calafornia area and I will be sending it through paypal so I get both ebay and paypal protection. Everything should be good, just hope it is in mint condition as stated as it is only 2 weeks used. Thanks everyone

 

[generik]

I wouldn't buy it. A lot of dodgey things can happen before and after the sale. $200 is just not great enough.

TIO: If you are desperate enough for a good price, join the ADC as a student, and use the once in a lifetime hardware discount on your next MBP

 

[mmmcheese]

I can't buy refurb as they do not have this in Canada or won't for a while. Also the guy lives in the US, calafornia area and I will be sending it through paypal so I get both ebay and paypal protection. Everything should be good, just hope it is in mint condition as stated as it is only 2 weeks used. Thanks everyone

Refurb is kind of pointless if you can get a student discount, they are the same price. As someone else mentioned, if you can get the ADC Student Select, you can get a better price.