02-08-2007, 06:13 PM
My cousin is trying to sell his old iBook G4 (which was once my wife's iBook, years ago), and it won't sell. Here's his email:
I am listing this computer - but it WONT SELL. I listed it twice. I reserved at 450- it is a ibook G4 but its from 2003 I believe. built-in airport and all- look- it got 15 bids but no one wants to pay more than 400- so i know i can sell it, but i feel it may be worth alittle more after oooking at past auctions for this machine. tell me what you think.
Here's info from his auction:
Apple iBook G4, 3 years old. Works perfectly. All of the software updates have been installed. In excellent condition. Battery still holds the full charge as when I first got it (about 4 hours). I am only selling it in order to upgrade, but otherwise, it is in excellent condition. Laptop was mostly used at home and has little to no ware. I am also including everything that came with the laptop when I first purchased it: power adapter, instructions booklets, etc. Additionally: Carrying case included (a $50 value). This laptop is also equipped with Airport wireless software and Microsoft Office for Mac (a $150 value). Computer Specs: Version: 10.3.9 Build: 7W98 Processor: 800 MHz PowerPC G4 Memory: 256 MB DDR SDRAM Machine Model: iBook G4 CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (3.3) Number Of CPUs: 1 CPU Speed: 800 MHz L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB Memory: 256 MB Bus Speed: 133 MHz Boot ROM Version: 4.7.7f0 Serial Number: UV407021PGW
Thoughts, opinions, brickbats? I still think his expectations are too high in terms of cost.
[ADDED] His seller ID has 100% positive, but only 10 feedback ratings, if that makes any difference. Again, I'd give him $300 for it but not $450. I just don't think a 4-year-old iBook is worth $450.
[ADDED] I pointed out to him in an email that the completed items he's probably looking at are for higher GHz iBooks, and probably for 14" screens and/or with a lot more RAM.
I am listing this computer - but it WONT SELL. I listed it twice. I reserved at 450- it is a ibook G4 but its from 2003 I believe. built-in airport and all- look- it got 15 bids but no one wants to pay more than 400- so i know i can sell it, but i feel it may be worth alittle more after oooking at past auctions for this machine. tell me what you think.
Here's info from his auction:
Apple iBook G4, 3 years old. Works perfectly. All of the software updates have been installed. In excellent condition. Battery still holds the full charge as when I first got it (about 4 hours). I am only selling it in order to upgrade, but otherwise, it is in excellent condition. Laptop was mostly used at home and has little to no ware. I am also including everything that came with the laptop when I first purchased it: power adapter, instructions booklets, etc. Additionally: Carrying case included (a $50 value). This laptop is also equipped with Airport wireless software and Microsoft Office for Mac (a $150 value). Computer Specs: Version: 10.3.9 Build: 7W98 Processor: 800 MHz PowerPC G4 Memory: 256 MB DDR SDRAM Machine Model: iBook G4 CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (3.3) Number Of CPUs: 1 CPU Speed: 800 MHz L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB Memory: 256 MB Bus Speed: 133 MHz Boot ROM Version: 4.7.7f0 Serial Number: UV407021PGW
Thoughts, opinions, brickbats? I still think his expectations are too high in terms of cost.
[ADDED] His seller ID has 100% positive, but only 10 feedback ratings, if that makes any difference. Again, I'd give him $300 for it but not $450. I just don't think a 4-year-old iBook is worth $450.
[ADDED] I pointed out to him in an email that the completed items he's probably looking at are for higher GHz iBooks, and probably for 14" screens and/or with a lot more RAM.
