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    m-6850 craigslist help

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Morningsup, Jul 19, 2008.

  1. Morningsup

    Morningsup Notebook Consultant

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    Morningsup, Jul 19, 2008
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  2. Nirvana

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    just remember one thing on craigslist - only deal locally!
     
    Nirvana, Jul 19, 2008
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  3. dtwn

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    Since it's cash only, it should be in person. Check it out in person, and make sure you check the CPU and GPU.
     
    dtwn, Jul 19, 2008
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  4. Dook

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    Looks legit to me. I do a lot of CL shopping and buying and see none of the typical warning flags normally associated with scams. The unit only sells for $899 retail, so $650 seems reasonable. You'll be getting a decent mid-range gaming laptop for a decent price. I'd say go for it. Just make sure you check everything out before handing over the cash.
     
    Dook, Jul 19, 2008
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  5. Lakjin

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    if he is only willing to sell locally, you shouldnt have a problem. but as above people mentioned, be sure to check the laptop first.
     
    Lakjin, Jul 19, 2008
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  6. Morningsup

    Morningsup Notebook Consultant

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    he states the laptop is brand new unopened how do i check it do i ask him to take it out or check the box ?
     
    Morningsup, Jul 19, 2008
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  7. Dook

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    Just tell him before you hand him the cash that you want to inspect it. Let him know that as long as its exactly like he said, you ARE going to take it. This should put his mind at ease about letting you open it.
     
    Dook, Jul 19, 2008
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  8. Lakjin

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    well if its unopened there should be a sticker or something that shows its sealed. if that seems legit, its a good sign. still inspect the laptop.
     
    Lakjin, Jul 19, 2008
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    Ask him this, if you can do the transaction at the nearest police precinct. You ask an officer to be witness and 3rd party, you hand over the money to the seller, you immediately open the package, and if it DOES NOT look like the correct laptop, you immediately let the police officer know. It does not even have to be at the police precinct, it can be with anyone just as long as there is a 3rd party witness. That way both of you are covered. If he does not want to do that, then he is hiding something. It is very easy to use a hair dryer to remove that seal sticker and then reapply it again. God Bless :)
     
    JDELUNA, Jul 20, 2008
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  10. FreddyFreak

    FreddyFreak Notebook Guru

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    WOW... lol :eek: You don't need to go through all that. Just have the person write you up a bill of sale with a description of the product and both of you guys sign it. That should be enough to give you legal recourse if something goes wrong.
     
    FreddyFreak, Jul 20, 2008
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  11. Dook

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    Yea for real. That's insane, if I were the seller, and had to go through all that, I think I'd find someone else to sell to.
     
    Dook, Jul 20, 2008
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  12. Nirvana

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    nowadays trust means nothing huh?
     
    Nirvana, Jul 20, 2008
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