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    Best way to sell an M17x R3?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by mercatus, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. mercatus

    mercatus Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got my M17x R3 in May and am looking to sell it. I was hoping someone here could help me figure out the best place to do it. It's in perfect condition and I'd like to find someone who knows their stuff and will pay a respectable amount. The masses typically don't know the worth of a machine like this.

    I love this laptop so much, but unfortunately I originally bought it to edit video and if I want to open myself to more work, its time for me to switch to a Macbook Pro and learn Final Cut in addition to Premiere Pro.

    Any thoughts?
     
    mercatus, Sep 14, 2011
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  2. Joe85

    Joe85 Notebook Deity

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    Search ebay to get a rough estimate of what to expect, price wise. Theres a Selling and trading forum on here also, maybe worth a look.

    Luckily, your average Joe ( :D ) has no idea these sytems exsist and will rarely even think about parting with such large sums for a Laptop. you'll more then likely find people who are tech savey and looking for a good deal will be sniffing around.

    If it where me, i'd post up on the selling forum here and i'd also put it on ebay (with a reserve price, obviously)

    Not having any dealings with 2nd hand Alienware's, i'd expect to fetch atleast £1400/£1500 or even £1600 for your system. Not sure if that is optimistic or not.
     
    Joe85, Sep 14, 2011
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  3. ECKS

    ECKS Notebook Prophet

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    NBR has a marketplace. I wouldn't pay more than 1000 for a used machine :) But that's just me :)
     
    ECKS, Sep 14, 2011
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  4. jwolf7722

    jwolf7722 Notebook Deity

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    I have had luck on here in the NBR Marketplace
    Ebay has worked well for me also (watch fees as they can add up)
     
    jwolf7722, Sep 14, 2011
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