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dude79 · Jun 15, 2002, 10:43 AM

O.K, this is kind of a stupid question, but...
I found this deal, $450 for a 350 mhz yikes g4.
They say they are a company selling their computers, and selling for cheap because they are not in NYC but in a neighboring state(they put an ad in a NYC classifieds board).
Do you think this price is right? Should I be careful?
Thanks for your input.

juanvaldes · Jun 15, 2002, 08:24 PM

I am skeptical. Try looking around and see what other people are selling that or a similer system for. Also, could you go and pick it up? or is it just shipping?

dude79 · Jun 15, 2002, 10:44 PM

I can pick it up.

Mac Zealot · Jun 15, 2002, 10:47 PM

Remember that the Yikes! G4s are pretty old now and if it's a 350mhz g4, with only pci video, and such, 3 years old, and probably worn down pretty heavily (you never know), it's not a surprise.

Walker · Jun 15, 2002, 11:15 PM

I think it's a fair price. If you are looking for a G4, go ahead and get it.

lw

Scotttheking · Jun 16, 2002, 12:48 AM

That price is VERY low.
Find out exactly what is included, and if they offer a warranty, guarantee against dead components, etc.

TheDoctor · Jun 16, 2002, 11:34 AM

I would also be wondering if it might be stolen.

Jerome · Jun 16, 2002, 12:19 PM

I have the same G4, three years old, maxed out in ram, running OS X and still serves me well. It's a good machine. It might be slow if you want to do heavy graphic stuff (I use mine to work with After Effects, Lightwave...) but I'm planning to keep it for another while. If you can inspect it first (even triying it), it might be a good deal.

x user · Jun 17, 2002, 11:01 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Jerome:
I have the same G4, three years old, maxed out in ram, running OS X and still serves me well. It's a good machine. It might be slow if you want to do heavy graphic stuff (I use mine to work with After Effects, Lightwave...) but I'm planning to keep it for another while. If you can inspect it first (even triying it), it might be a good deal.<hr /></blockquote>About three years ago I almost got one of those for $900, they are extremely underpriced for G4's.

Tominator · Jun 18, 2002, 09:19 PM

Yeah, if that thing is in good shape then it's a pretty good deal at that price. I've got a 400 Yikes I'm trying to sell for a lot more than that.

Jerome · Jun 18, 2002, 09:46 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by x user:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Jerome:
I have the same G4, three years old, maxed out in ram, running OS X and still serves me well. It's a good machine. It might be slow if you want to do heavy graphic stuff (I use mine to work with After Effects, Lightwave...) but I'm planning to keep it for another while. If you can inspect it first (even triying it), it might be a good deal.<hr /></blockquote>About three years ago I almost got one of those for $900, they are extremely underpriced for G4's.<hr /></blockquote>Yeah but they were basically a B&W G3 with a G4 CPU, everything else was old (system bus, ATA33...).

Superchicken · Jun 19, 2002, 05:05 PM

don't forget you can also buy one then pump in a new proccessor card for cheaper than new

The Dude · Jun 21, 2002, 01:44 AM

::draws Samurai sword::

There can only be one...

RAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH