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    Used T61 -- Good Price???? Plz help

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by paulvay, Jul 23, 2008.

  1. paulvay

    paulvay Notebook Enthusiast

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    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7300 (2.0GHz 800MHz 2MBL2)
    Display: 14.1 WXGA TFT
    Intel Video “Not Sure the Model”
    1.5 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667Mhz
    80 GB Hard Drive
    DVD Burner
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG

    All this for $700US
    Guy says he bought in November for $1,100
    Need to decide pretty quick :eek: Like tonight!
     
    paulvay, Jul 23, 2008
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  2. Chk

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    Check out Lenovo's site heh you can get a new one for around 7
     
    Chk, Jul 23, 2008
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    Thx for the feedback

    What would a good price be?
     
    paulvay, Jul 23, 2008
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  4. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    It's too much for T7300 + Intel IGP + 1.5 GB RAM.

    A new one with better specs isn't that far away.

    Offer him $600 and see if he will accept.
     
    stewie, Jul 23, 2008
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    I wouldn't pay 6 for one used.
     
    Mohdoo, Jul 23, 2008
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  6. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    Well, same here, but it depends on the condition of the machine too. If he took really good care of it and still looks like new, I guess it's not that bad.
     
    stewie, Jul 23, 2008
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    I'm gonna try for 5 and see where he goes. Do you guys think 500 is a steal. It's supposed to be in great shape.
     
    paulvay, Jul 23, 2008
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  8. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    If he accepts 5, then go for it.
     
    stewie, Jul 23, 2008
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    why use even numbers? offer 540.50
     
    Chk, Jul 23, 2008
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    495 and a drink
     
    TaiLzx, Jul 23, 2008
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    500 is a steal. 600 is ok if its in good shape, but recent and current sales make this number a bit high. It should have 4 months of warranty left also if he bought it in November, so thats worth something.
     
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    he's down to 575... let's see how low we can go.
     
    paulvay, Jul 23, 2008
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    Looks like he's not dropping lower than $575. What should I do? :confused:
     
    paulvay, Jul 24, 2008
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  14. stewie

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    If it's in great shape like you said, $575 is still not a bad deal.
     
    stewie, Jul 24, 2008
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    I was able to configure a brand new T61 with more memory and a faster processor, not to mention a full year's warranty for only $100 more (than $700). This is too much.
     
    djh01, Jul 24, 2008
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    I am going to end up buying it for $550.
     
    paulvay, Jul 24, 2008
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    Thx for all the help!!!!
     
    paulvay, Jul 24, 2008
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    Nice job, you'll like it and that's a good price overall.
     
    schiesz, Jul 24, 2008
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    it is good price since you don't pay tax :D
     
    gnuh, Jul 24, 2008
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    aarg, the guy backed out.
     
    paulvay, Jul 25, 2008
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    Thx for all the help!!!! I love these forums.
     
    paulvay, Jul 25, 2008
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