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    Value estimation on GETAC X500

    Discussion in 'ToughBook Buy Sell and Trade Forum' started by Vinther, Apr 18, 2016.

  1. Vinther

    Vinther Newbie

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    Hey there.
    Hope you guys can help me out, i have an GETAC X500 R2.05 from 2011.
    I'm considering selling it, but what should i sell it for? (On ebay)
    Could use the money for a new laptop, thats more handy.

    Specs:

    cpu: i5-520M
    Ram: 4GB
    HDD: 320GB
    Full-HD
    32bit W10

    good condition, no scratches or dents, battery is fine.

    Hope you can help me out, I have no idea at all.
    I have Searched the internet for similar models sold, but cant find any!
    First time posting, bear with me.
     
  2. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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  3. Vinther

    Vinther Newbie

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    Thanks, have been loking at that, the problem is, that its "For parts or not working"
    Missing alot of parts, and not working. So you can not really compare it.

    but thanks anyway.
     
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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  5. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Most laptops sold on eBay are sold that way "sold as is" or "parts missing" . It covers the seller. That $1500.00 one only sold for a best offer of $500.00 BUT I have seen fully working ones sell for $400-$700.00 .
    The problem with Getac is getting parts for them. They are not like Panasonic where you can call them up and get the parts the next day. Getac does not work that way unless you are a big company.
     
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  6. Kent T

    Kent T Notebook Virtuoso

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    And the Getac parts situation really hurts secondary market value compared to Panasonic. This tends to put their value half or less than a comparable ToughBook offering.
     
  7. Vinther

    Vinther Newbie

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    Thanks for all the answers,
    But yes. its hard to estimate value on Gatac laptops.
    Fully working for $400-$700.00 sounds cheap. Might just keep it then.
     
  8. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    You must remember you are not talking about a new one but a 5 year old one. If you got $700.00 for it you are doing very good.
     
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