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    Do I pull the trigger?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by chris_rimos1289, Jan 19, 2008.

  1. chris_rimos1289

    chris_rimos1289 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys im wondering if you can help me out...would you guys pull the trigger on this http://montreal.craigslist.ca/sys/541393136.html ...i know its a good deal and im really close to doing it just debating since i never bought a used laptop before....
     
    chris_rimos1289, Jan 19, 2008
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  2. ChristopherAKAO4

    ChristopherAKAO4 Notebook Nut

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    Nice, comes with a SSD drive.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Jan 19, 2008
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    I would Grab it as it is New, hopefully not "hot" if you know what I mean but how is it $800+ off retail? Maybe buy now and ask Qs later !
     
    kimnicho, Jan 19, 2008
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    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    No, thats a scam, I've seen many of these TZ ads posted on Craigslist, especially several TZ195 and TZ198 ads posted in many cities.

    When you email the scammer, he'll tell you he's on vacation in the UK and wants you to pay him by Western Union, you lose your money and never see anything in return.

    Please, do you really think someone would sell such a premium laptop by just posting info from the manufacturer and either using stolen pics or the stock photos?

    Just flag the ad, don't entertain these losers.
     
    Rahul, Jan 19, 2008
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    noone go to that site, my antivirus says it's bad and kicked me off it (good job)
     
    blahboy, Jan 19, 2008
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    rahul, u sure its a scam? or u just want to say that so you can buy? Lol i keed. does seem suspicious for a laptop of that caliber to be sold for a mere 1000$. I would be on defcon 2 if u plan on go throug with it.
     
    nonamelol, Jan 19, 2008
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    man that thing looks like a piece of crap
     
    breakspirit, Jan 19, 2008
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Rahul was scammed before by a similar/identical deal at one point if I remember correctly...so he's the authority on avoiding scams.

    You can try to buy it, but as soon as you hear Western Union, Nigeria, UK, etc, etc you will know it is a scam.
     
    Greg, Jan 19, 2008
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    i see..the person did say they are currently in the uk not on vacation but moved to the uk...laptop was supposedly purchased one month ago and she says that the warranty can be transferred to my name...she also said that theres a way for me to get it and check it out before sending out the money...but ill take your word for it dunt want to get scammed..
     
    chris_rimos1289, Jan 19, 2008
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    Yeah, the only way I'd ever buy anything on Craigslist is if I could pick it up in person, which I have done before with success. You're probably dodging a bullet here
     
    breakspirit, Jan 19, 2008
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    if something sounds too good to be true it usually is. Thats my rule of thumb I mean honestly how can a 2.5k notebook be had for 1k?
     
    DanyBui81, Jan 19, 2008
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