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    Where else besides eBay do I look for Toughbooks?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by RonCF-28, Jun 17, 2009.

  1. RonCF-28

    RonCF-28 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Most of the time eBay is just fine but lately I’ve had a few problems. Last one I got the guy pulled the feet off the bottom before he sent it to me. I complained to the seller and eBay but doesn’t look like I’m getting my feet anytime soon. Some place else I can look?
     
    RonCF-28, Jun 17, 2009
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    Psych0Thrasher Notebook Evangelist

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    We have a toughbook buy sell and trade forum just look about the start of the thread list. If you don't see anything you want post an ad letting everyone know what you're looking for and you're bound to get it eventually. Happy hunting.

    Dan
     
    Psych0Thrasher, Jun 17, 2009
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    Doobi ToughBook DeityInTraining

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    What ARE you looking for? Besides the sellers on this forum, there is also Craiglist, but again, buyer beware.
     
    Doobi, Jun 17, 2009
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    Psych0Thrasher Notebook Evangelist

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    People on craigslist like to murder people too. so it's a bit more than buyer beware
     
    Psych0Thrasher, Jun 17, 2009
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  5. RonCF-28

    RonCF-28 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just CF-28’s. I need to put together at least 2 more. No problem finding stuff on eBay but I was just wondering if there was someplace else I could look. Thanks Guys!
     
    RonCF-28, Jun 17, 2009
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  7. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    This is from planitROI... they are a good company... we (Proton Computers Inc.) did a CRAP TON of business with them back in the day with CF-50's and CF-51's... Scott at extension 118 was the guy I always worked with. (I don't know if he's their any more though as it was years ago)
     
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    tough-2-go Notebook Deity

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    There are so many great deals on Ebay right now that I couldn't see buying anywhere else. We recently purchased 5 fully loaded 28's for less than the price of what they are asking for one at many online retailers.
     
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    Everything besides ebay is pretty pricy, craigslist can be cheaper at times but you just gotta watch out for scams, I do a lot off craigslist and have never had anyone try to kill or rob me lol. Anyways I think ebay is still worth the risk vs. price comparison. Just my .02
     
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  10. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    Ron,

    I have a TON (Probably literally) of CF-28 parts and incomplete units. Probably enough to make up two or three laptops but I'm not sure as I haven't fooled with the CF-28s in a while... But they sure take up A LOT of space in my shop. I've got LCDs, main bodies, spare parts, etc.

    Lemme know what you need via PM or post here...
     
    Toughbook, Jun 20, 2009
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    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    I suggest look on your area like police auction or state auction or on a flea market. Sometimes it is available to an unexpected places.


    ohlip
     
    ohlip, Jun 20, 2009
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  13. RonCF-28

    RonCF-28 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cool, thanks guys.... :D
     
    RonCF-28, Jun 20, 2009
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