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    where to get a used mac laptop

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by zioxide, Sep 23, 2006.

  1. zioxide

    zioxide Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm looking for a used mac laptop, preferably a ibook g4 or something else that can run final cut pro 5. I'm just wondering if anyone knows any places other than ebay where I could get one pretty cheap. I'm a student and I have like no money so hopefully something around $400-$500 would be my limit. Any help would be appreciated
     
    zioxide, Sep 23, 2006
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  2. NetBrakr

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    NetBrakr, Sep 23, 2006
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  3. zioxide

    zioxide Notebook Enthusiast

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    awesome thanks alot
     
    zioxide, Sep 24, 2006
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  5. NetBrakr

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    Actually, yes I have, one time, to buy an cheap mp3 player, which is now useless, since I got a Palm device, but still functioning.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Sep 24, 2006
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    HI NetBrakr! Just happend to brush across this forum and noticed that you've made a successful purchase from edshop-electronics.com. I just found this site the other day but have been real skeptical about making a purchase...............you know, with the cheap prices and all. Are you positively sure that these guys are legit?? Know any other people that have bought from them?? Thanks Much!
     
    pano090581, Sep 25, 2006
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  8. NetBrakr

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    Hello,

    Yeah, I can see your point, I was skeptical also. But I give it a try. Buy me one of those deposable visa gift card, tried it, and its works. Since they are copyright, my guess is they are legit and can be trusted.

    Hey, you should see the prices for an ipod at this site.

    http://campus111.com/

    I was very very skeptical at this site, but one of the member's at brighthand (our sister's site) tried it and its works.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Sep 25, 2006
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    Did they provide you with a tracking number at edshop-electronics.com?? How long did it take you to receive your order?? I'm from CT, USA so I'm guessing it might take a while. Thanks again for your help, it's greatly appreciated!
     
    pano090581, Sep 25, 2006
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    Well, it has been a long time, that was first time also, but I think, yes, they do provide you with tracking number. I am not sure how long I waited, but no more then a week.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Sep 26, 2006
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    If you paid by credit card then you could have the charges reversed if you were taken advantage of. If you paid by cash you have no such option.

    So of course, if you follow a transaction through at Edshop-electronics.com then you'll see that the only payment method they accept is Western Union (cash).

    Edshop-electronics.com appears like a 10 out of 10 on the scam meter.

    Netbrakr likely has more interest in the site than just a "long time" customer as he claims -- considering the domain was first registered less than two months ago by some guy called Eddie Diamond.

    I'd get more satisfaction giving my money to the crack-head on the corner.
     
    CurriedChicken, Sep 26, 2006
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    Thanks for the heads up CurriedChicken! I did notice like you said that they only accept western union, that's definitely a huge sign of a scam! I found another website with decent prices, it's called mega-oferta.com. Ever heard of this one?? They accept PayPal payments so I'm thinking that they might be legit.
     
    pano090581, Sep 26, 2006
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  13. hashholly

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    nvm, on checkout says wstern union only....scammmmmm
     
    hashholly, Sep 26, 2006
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  14. hollownail

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    How about ebay? :p

    Lots of ibooks up since the MB came out.
     
    hollownail, Sep 26, 2006
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