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Jawbone54 · May 30, 2006, 04:42 PM

Hey, guys...I need a little advice

I have a 1.67 GHz G4 PowerBook that I'm looking into selling. Here's a little information on it.

1.67 GHz Processor
1.5 GB of RAM
80 GB Hard Drive
CD-RW/Dual Layer DVD-RW
6 months old
In excellent condition

How much do you guys think I can realistically expect to get for this machine? Any help?

Thanks in advance

jsousa · May 30, 2006, 05:41 PM

Are you sure this isn't your listing???

Just get lots of good clear pictures, and good explanations.

Also this guy forked out $20 of so to have his listing featured.

I suggest you use an HTML editor, like typing everything up in word and then saving it HTML and then copying the Source code while veiwing the doc in your web browser.

http://cgi.ebay.com/15-Apple-Mac-Pow...QQcmdZViewItem

GoCats · May 30, 2006, 06:03 PM

I'm not sure how much you'll get on eBay, but I sold mine that was the exact same config for $1000 to a co-worker. It was sad selling it for so little, but with the Macbook available that is twice as fast (or more) for only $1100, I guess that wasn't too bad.

jamil5454 · May 30, 2006, 06:06 PM

I'd keep it for a while longer unless you absolutely need the extra processor power.

Jawbone54 · May 31, 2006, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by jdrumstik

Are you sure this isn't your listing???

Just get lots of good clear pictures, and good explanations.

Also this guy forked out $20 of so to have his listing featured.

I suggest you use an HTML editor, like typing everything up in word and then saving it HTML and then copying the Source code while veiwing the doc in your web browser.

http://cgi.ebay.com/15-Apple-Mac-Pow...QQcmdZViewItem

That PowerBook had a slightly slower processor. He was at 1.5 GHz.

As for selling the PowerBook for $1,000, there's absolutely no way. I'm sure I could get a few hundred more than that, especially with the 1.5 GB of RAM.

Jawbone54 · May 31, 2006, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by jamil5454

I'd keep it for a while longer unless you absolutely need the extra processor power.

I wanted to get rid of it before PowerPC Macs start seeming ancient to people. I wanted to get the most I could for it while I can.

I'd also like a MacBook for the better portability, longer battery life, speedier chip, and ability to run Boot Camp (for the once a year incident when I actually need Windows). Portability and battery life is the main issue for me. I'd also be able to max out the RAM to 2 GB and possibly get an external hard drive.