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    Opinions on what my notebook is worth

    Discussion in 'HP' started by wado-ryu, May 25, 2008.

  1. wado-ryu

    wado-ryu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello, I plan on selling my notebook. I would like to know your opinion on what my asking price should be. The specs are bellow along with what is included.

    Hp dv6500t cto
    6cell and 12cell battery
    T7700 2.40ghz
    8400m GS
    Webcam and Mic
    4gigs or OCZ memory
    Hitachi 200g HD 7200rpm
    Fingerprint reader
    Wireless N and Bluetooth
    Lightscribe DVD Burner
    Vista Home Premium (64bit currently installed)

    Extras
    logitech wireless mouse (cheap little one)
    Microsoft notebook sleeve
    40 gig HD 5400rpm with Apricorn upgrade suite and external enclosure.
     
  2. ollirac

    ollirac Notebook Guru

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    I configured a similar speced laptop on the HP website, and It came out about $1300.

    Considering that's it's used, but there are extras included, I would say $1250 is a good price. But you know, everyone wants the lowest price possible, especially on craigslist.
     
  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I don't have an opinion as to its value, but in my experience somethings worth and how much you can get for it are not necessarily related. Notebooks are a lot like cars, once you drive it off the lot it takes a big hit in value. As always who you sell it to will play a large role in how much you get.
     
  4. chrixx

    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    How old is it? If it's about a year old, I'd say 60% off current RRP, so about $700-$750. The extras aren't worth much.
     
  5. sendmarksmail

    sendmarksmail Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd say around the 800-900. I mean those are good specs, but is the age that matters and how much its been used. Pretty much like everyone says, its the mileage, just like a car.