05-27-2017, 04:49 AM
ka jowct wrote:
[quote=hal]
One thing to consider in buying from ebay is the seller's ability to properly ship a MP. It's very hard to do it properly without the original box. SOme take the effort to ensure that it will arrive save, some won't. I recently bought a mac mini on ebay and it shipped in a padded envelope!
Once bought an MP that arrive in a box 2" larger than the MP in every direction - all four handles/legs were completely crushed.
If you need some RAM, I have 32GB (4x8) of OWC 1333 ram that I bought by accident. You want it? I might owe you a favor.
Thanks a bunch, but I don't think I'll need it. I currently have two 8GB sticks in there. If I can get the drive weirdness sorted, I will reinstall the 16GB sticks to see if anything changes.
It's hard to believe anyone was dumb enough to ship a Mini in a padded envelope; did it work?
One of the auctions I've flagged is from a NYC seller. Unfortunately, no local pickup. Still, it would not have to travel far.
Packing is always a concern. I found another auction that promised shipment in the original box.
If you want to take a ride up to the Adirondacks I will give you a Mac Pro ... I have several available, and you can take your pick.