It might also be worth checking out Gumtree so that you can actually try the machine before you buy it.
Rob ----------------- Rob Beattie Freelance writer and book author www.robbeattie.com 07769 902820 Twitter: @robbeattie On 19 June 2012 10:40, mac98aop <[email protected]> wrote: > tricky..... might be best to filter a search to just those Mac's that are > near enough for you to get to and visit. You'll save a lot on postage costs > that way too! > > That way, you can get a physical eye view on the condition and any check > there are no strange noises etc, whilst booting up, having a play etc. > > > On Monday, June 18, 2012 7:53:41 PM UTC+1, Catherine Hunt wrote: >> >> Dear All, My ancient PowerPc iMac has died. It is now in the very capable >> hands of Sam, who has confirmed its demise and who has suggested that I buy >> a second-hand intel iMac from eBay, as I"m not currently able to afford a >> new replacement. >> >> I would welcome any buying advice from other smuggers. I'm an experienced >> eBay user, but have never bought anything as expensive as a Mac from there >> before. How can I avoid being ripped off and making a ghastly mistake? >> >> Best wishes >> Catherine >> >> www.catherinehunt.co.uk >> >> >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To view this discussion on the web, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/smug/-/Bdi4A9K5Tp0J. > To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB.
