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MuggedByReality

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2nd hand laptops: A false economy?
« on: April 04, 2011, 10:13:48 pm »
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      I got quite excited when I saw a MacBook 2nd hand for £350 (I'm in England; the going rate at Apple stores is £850), however someone said buying 2nd hand was risky, as the machine could be significantly substandard and/or break down before long.
  What do we think? And what are all the variables/caveats one should look out for if buying second hand?
         
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Re: 2nd hand laptops: A false economy?
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2011, 08:23:03 am »
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    Anyone? Would *you* consider buying a laptop costing 70% less than the going rate, from a private individual?
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Re: 2nd hand laptops: A false economy?
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2011, 08:26:16 pm »
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Yes, I don't really mind. However, I have my father who believes in not buying second-hand electronics. Ofcourse they are not as good as brand new, but I think if you take care of it well then it would last pretty good.
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