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WTD: Macbook Or Powerbook - $950 including UK shipment
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Jan 12, 2007, 04:55 PM
 
Hi all

i probably know you are all thinking 1 post - noob whatever

but ive been wanting a macbook or powerbook for a while now

13.3 macbook or 12" powerbook

its for doing schoolwork (office) photo and video editing and web browsing

i have about $900 - 950 to play with but will need it shipped to the uk

let me know anything you've got

thank you very much

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Jan 12, 2007, 04:58 PM
 
I've got a 15" i'd sell to you. Im from canada
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Jan 12, 2007, 05:19 PM
 
powerbook i presume

how much would you like for it shipped to UK

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Jan 12, 2007, 05:47 PM
 
Originally Posted by barney_2k View Post
Hi all

i probably know you are all thinking 1 post - noob whatever

but ive been wanting a macbook or powerbook for a while now

13.3 macbook or 12" powerbook

its for doing schoolwork (office) photo and video editing and web browsing

i have about $900 - 950 to play with but will need it shipped to the uk

let me know anything you've got

thank you very much

Barney
apple has macbook refurbs for $899, sometimes $799
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Jan 12, 2007, 05:53 PM
 
do they ship to the UK from the US apple store

i wasnt sure

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Jan 13, 2007, 02:01 AM
 
I had a guy buy a PB from me off ebay, LUCKILY I put only will ship to the US, well, It was going to cost me something like $235 after I put I only charge $25 for shipping.
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Jan 14, 2007, 12:53 AM
 
Originally Posted by barney_2k View Post
do they ship to the UK from the US apple store

i wasnt sure

Barney
here's what i found, in the UK store

hope the link works

Apple Store - U.K.
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Jan 14, 2007, 03:24 AM
 
oh it doesnt

can you try again?

Shipping is not that expensive to america from here, i sent a 360, which is bloody heavy and it cost me $90

i dont know where you got quoted $225 but thats ridiculous

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Jan 15, 2007, 01:30 PM
 
I have a BLACK 13" Macbook, 1.25 GB RAM, OSX and WINXP installed, + 2 1/2 years left on applecare, great shape...let me know if interested, I will ship to the UK
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Jan 17, 2007, 08:16 AM
 
the apple UK stores prices are stupid

about $150 - 200 up on the american price

thats a big jump!

still looking after being messed about on a 12" powerbook

can pay by paypal instantly!

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Jan 17, 2007, 12:32 PM
 
Prices are correct considering you have 20% VAT in the UK which you should be paying in duty tax, shipping around $100... Makes perfect sense, sorry.
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Jan 17, 2007, 01:12 PM
 
UltimaLaw still selling that MacBook?
     
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Jan 17, 2007, 02:25 PM
 
thats why we are called rip off britain!

still looking so let me know what youve got people!

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