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    Selling my M1530... feedback on value?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by bamaster, May 6, 2008.

  1. bamaster

    bamaster Notebook Consultant

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    I bought a Dell XPS M1530 four months ago. But for some reason, I decided to buy a second one when that $799 off deal came around. So I need to sell my old one.

    Core 2 Duo T7500 (2.2 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache)
    Vista Home Premium
    Tuxedo Black
    4 GB 667 MHz RAM
    WXGA+ LG Display (1440x900)
    256 MB NVidia GeForce 8600M GT
    250 GB 5400 RPM HDD
    8X DVD+/-RW
    Sound Blaster Audigy Advanced
    Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N
    6-Cell Battery, Bluetooth, LoJack
    3 Year Warranty (less four months)

    I bought it new, not from Dell Outlet. In pretty much brand new condition, only *very* minor wear and tear. I have everything it came with, including the original packaging. Even the cleaning cloth, ear buds, and media remote... all never opened.

    I also have a brand new Timbuk2 Messenger Bag that I'm giving away with it. I bought it and don't like it.

    Looking for some friendly feedback on what you think I can sell it for.
     
    bamaster, May 6, 2008
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  2. BenLeonheart

    BenLeonheart walk in see this wat do?

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    *thinks randomly* eh... $1300?
     
    BenLeonheart, May 6, 2008
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  3. stevey5036

    stevey5036 Notebook Evangelist

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    What did you pay for it originally if you don't mind me asking?

    I'd say you could get over a grand based on how laptops are selling on ebay these days.
     
    stevey5036, May 6, 2008
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  4. boypogi

    boypogi Man Beast

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    around 1k :D
     
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  5. bamaster

    bamaster Notebook Consultant

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    I paid $1,466 for it originally. That was with about $850 in discounts with the EPP. Yes, I know that's nothing compared to the deal I got a few weeks ago, but it was a great price then!

    But it only came with 3GB RAM, I upgraded it. It also came with a 9-Cell battery, but I'm keeping that. I swapped it out with the 6-Cell that came with my new one. So the one I'm selling has a brand new battery.
     
    bamaster, May 6, 2008
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  6. kimnicho

    kimnicho Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd say $1150 due to specs + warranty.
     
    kimnicho, May 6, 2008
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  7. nobscot6

    nobscot6 Wise One

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    this needs to be posted in the buy-sell-trade section :rolleyes:

    and read the guidelines-- to actually post the sale, you need a pic etc w/ your user name showing, etc.
     
    nobscot6, May 6, 2008
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  8. bamaster

    bamaster Notebook Consultant

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    Ah, well I wasn't trying to sell it here. I was planning on eBay'ing it. I was just looking for thoughts on the value.

    But I guess I could give it a shot on here. Thanks. Feel free to lock/delete this thread. I'll post pics and all that in the Buy/Sell forum.
     
    bamaster, May 6, 2008
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  9. booji

    booji Notebook Deity

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    I just picked up a similar system for a friend of mine. Exact same specs except it came with a 200gb 7200 RPM drive. He ended up paying 1007 including taxes, shipping and 3 YR NBD Onsite Warranty including Complete Care. (this was without the 15% coupon) This was from Dell Outlet - and system was in pristine condition.

    I think fair market value is probably around 850-960 dollars.
     
    booji, May 6, 2008
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