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Subject: Am I getting ripped off?

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Name: Leo the 28C (by Sulfurik)
Date: January 2, 2008 at 01:44:41 Pacific
Subject: Am I getting ripped off?
OS: Windows XP Pro
CPU/Ram: 2.0GHz/1GB
Model/Manufacturer: ABS Mayhem Z2

Comment:

Hello everyone!
Check out my eBay auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...
Basically it's a laptop with a missing H key, a display with minor internal problems, and a black spot on the case.
I sell it for $600, but someone made a Best Offer of $250... Should I accept or reject that? Isn't it too little, considering it costed $1400 in late 2006?
Thanks in advance!
If I connect my microwave to my PC, will I be able to download food? I posted a question, haha

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Response Number 1

Name: StuartS
Date: January 2, 2008 at 04:53:15 Pacific
Subject: Am I getting ripped off?

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I don't think you are. You are selling a defective machine. The buyer has got to take a chance that the minor problem with the display is as minor as you say it is.
$600 would be a reasonable price if the machine was in perfect working order. The fact is that computers lose half their resale value the first time you switch them on.
Stuart

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Response Number 2

Name: jam
Date: January 2, 2008 at 05:04:05 Pacific
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I think the buyer is getting ripped off...lol

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Response Number 3

Name: XpUser
Date: January 2, 2008 at 05:46:00 Pacific
Subject: Am I getting ripped off?

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Ditto to above post. You neglected to mention the third major flaw - the loose cable connecting the monitor and the system.
i_Xp/VistaUser

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Response Number 4

Name: Leo the 28C (by Sulfurik)
Date: January 2, 2008 at 05:46:57 Pacific
Subject: Am I getting ripped off?

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Wack... =(
Well, guess I'll have to sell it at that price then... Sucks.
Thanks!
If I connect my microwave to my PC, will I be able to download food? I posted a question, haha

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Response Number 5

Name: Leo the 28C (by Sulfurik)
Date: January 2, 2008 at 05:49:43 Pacific
Subject: Am I getting ripped off?

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XpUser: I did mention it. o_O
If I connect my microwave to my PC, will I be able to download food? I posted a question, haha

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Response Number 6

Name: XpUser
Date: January 2, 2008 at 06:07:40 Pacific
Subject: Am I getting ripped off?

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Of course you did on your eBay but not to us in your original post above.
i_Xp/VistaUser

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Response Number 7

Name: Leo the 28C (by Sulfurik)
Date: January 2, 2008 at 06:20:04 Pacific
Subject: Am I getting ripped off?

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That's what I meant by "minor internal problems". =P
If I connect my microwave to my PC, will I be able to download food? I posted a question, haha

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Response Number 8

Name: jefro
Date: January 2, 2008 at 07:26:07 Pacific
Subject: Am I getting ripped off?

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I hate those auction places. Everyone is selling junk.
I read it wrong and answer it wrong too. So get off my case you peanut.

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Response Number 9

Name: Leo the 28C (by Sulfurik)
Date: January 2, 2008 at 07:27:45 Pacific
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Junk?
=(
If I connect my microwave to my PC, will I be able to download food? I posted a question, haha

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Response Number 10

Name: OtheHill
Date: January 2, 2008 at 09:34:03 Pacific
Subject: Am I getting ripped off?

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Is this the laptop with the missing H key? The value of something has nothing to do with the original cost. The replacement cost is what matters. How much would a brand new laptop with equal or better specs cost today. That is your starting point. You may think the key and cable are minor but I don't.

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Response Number 11

Name: Jennifer SUMN
Date: January 2, 2008 at 10:08:46 Pacific
Subject: Am I getting ripped off?

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I agree with most of the posts here. For $600.00 one could buy a brand new laptop with better specs.
Unfortunately, used computers are like used cars, you never get what you think they're worth on a resale.

Life's more painless for the brainless.

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Response Number 12

Name: Leo the 28C (by Sulfurik)
Date: January 10, 2008 at 12:11:34 Pacific
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It sold for $450. Think that was a good deal for the dude? =P
If I connect my microwave to my PC, will I be able to download food? I posted a question, haha

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Response Number 13

Name: OtheHill
Date: January 10, 2008 at 12:19:29 Pacific
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I think you made out pretty good.

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Response Number 14

Name: OtheHill
Date: January 10, 2008 at 12:58:47 Pacific
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OK, I will edit my statement. I looked up your rig and see it is a gamers rig. Not sure if the link below is the same computer or not but appears to be basically the same. Considering the defects and age/ lack of warranty. $450 is a fair price.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...

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