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    Looking to sell an old Powerbook G4

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by GiSS, May 16, 2010.

  1. GiSS

    GiSS Notebook Geek

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    12", 80gb HDD--rest of the specs are in picture. But I'm curious--how much should I look to get for this? It's a little beat up, needs a new battery (and probably charger, as it's starting to get a bit worn). I'm not looking for any crazy amounts, but figured those on this board would know better what I should expect.

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    GiSS, May 16, 2010
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  2. QueenOfSpades

    QueenOfSpades Notebook Consultant

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    mac2sell has that model listed at $100 even, but given the relative popularity of the 12" PBs, I'd say you could probably get $150-$200 for it, although the battery/charger issue may hinder you a bit.

    Best bet would be to list it with your ideal price and leave room to negotiate.

    Good luck.
     
    QueenOfSpades, May 17, 2010
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  3. AirSinner

    AirSinner Notebook Evangelist

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    I find it funny when I see these computers being sold for like 500-700 on Kijiji.
     
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  4. SP Forsythe

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    When you see that, you might be better off just donating the computer to a tax deductible charity that will write a receipt commensurate with some of these higher figures.
     
    SP Forsythe, May 17, 2010
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  5. GiSS

    GiSS Notebook Geek

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    I sold it on Craigslist shortly after posting--$150, which is awesome considering I wasn't using it and would rather it not just sit there going to waste. Money in my pocket toward my new laptop ;)
     
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  6. QueenOfSpades

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    Congrats. And I win. :D
     
    QueenOfSpades, May 17, 2010
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