On 6/3/03 7:14 PM, "Peter Graening" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello folks, > I'm planning on selling my Pismo, as I have a 1Ghz 15" on hold at the Apple > Store. I'm obviously going to use the proceeds from this sale to reach the > goal for the TiBook. Anyhow, I was wondering if anyone could give me an > idea of a fair price... The specs are like this: > > Pismo 400MHz > 512MB RAM > 40GB 5400rpm IBM Travelstar 40GNX HD (bought for $149, only a month old) > DVD module > Zip 100 drive module > 4 zip disks > Original box, original CDs > BTi AC adapter > > There are a few problems, like... For example, it has no port cover in the > rear, and there is a small scratch in the polarizer. And the sound has been > on the fritz. Can you guess why I'm trying to get a new notebook? > > I have a 2.5" 20GB external FireWire hard drive that might also go with it, > and also possibly a 5.25" FireWire enclosure, plus the cables. > > First off, this might go to my brother for whatever amount ends up being > what I need to cover the rest of the amount needed to get the TiBook. (I > have $1800 spread over a monthly payroll deduction, but that obviously isn't > enough.) > > What's the advice? Give it to my brother, or be a filthy capitalist and try > to sell it to the highest bidder? My feeling is I could get at least $500, > maybe more, but I could be optimistic. > > Thanks, > Peter > Peter, I know you've already given it to your brother, but just for future reference if you'd like the current market rate on just about anything, including a Pismo-- go to eBay-->My eBay-->Search-->Advanced Search--> Completed Items Only. This will give you the final price on all items that were sold on eBay matching that description. So, you don't have to sort through auctions that are not completed. This is pretty helpful if you are trying to figure out what something is worth, whether you are selling it , submitting an insurance claim, getting tax information, etc., etc. Finally that sound board needs to come out. If your brother is going to whack on that Pismo he's going to need some tools from Radio Shack or wherever. He will also need to look at this link. http://www.powerbooktech.com/knowledge.fib?state=f5c2597f52_10892 Any is he really has too much time to kill, check out the stuff at Applefritter. http://www.applefritter.com/hacks/laptops.html Hope he enjoys his new computer, Ben <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
