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Where Can I SELL My Laptop?

 
Old 07-24-2011 at 05:19 PM   #1
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Where Can I SELL My Laptop?
hey i'm getting a MAC for uni and I dont want to waste my old HP laptop, so is there any store I can sell it too for parts or something? Its not even a year old yet and still in good condition. Thanks
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hey i'm getting a MAC for uni and I dont want to waste my old HP laptop, so is there any store I can sell it too for parts or something? Its not even a year old yet and still in good condition. Thanks
Kijiji.ca is probably your best bet, especially if you have the original box and stuff.
Old 07-24-2011 at 05:29 PM   #3
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Sell it to the garbage :p

Or kijiji...
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Hey another quick question, does anyone know why the Macbook Air is sooo cheap now? Like I knew they sucked but its so cheap now?
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Hey another quick question, does anyone know why the Macbook Air is sooo cheap now? Like I knew they sucked but its so cheap now?
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-20082513-64/new-2010-macbook-air-dips-below-$900-refurb-$749/
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ebay

no matter what kind it is some one will buy it
Old 07-24-2011 at 06:27 PM   #7
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Hey another quick question, does anyone know why the Macbook Air is sooo cheap now? Like I knew they sucked but its so cheap now?
Actually the air stopped sucking around November last year, the newest Macbook Air actually performs on par with last years' Macbook Pros. They reduced the price last year as part of a reboot for the Macbook Airs since they weren't selling particularly well before that (It's kinda hard to convince even diehard Mac fans to buy a computer that costs more than the Pro but has performance that's barely better than a higher-end netbook).

The newest Airs are actually worth considering if you're coming to University next year.
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You could also try the MI marketplace ?
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ebay

no matter what kind it is some one will buy it
:O EVEN THIZS??? http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/...per_laptop.jpg
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you'd be surprised.
Old 07-24-2011 at 10:31 PM   #11
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Depends on the individual parts.. whats the make?

Chances are it isn't worth it to sell it, but you might be able to get at least 100$, depending on what you paid for it originally.
Old 07-24-2011 at 10:36 PM   #12
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Don't forget to wipe the hard drive clean before you sell it...
Old 07-25-2011 at 12:07 AM   #13
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ebay

no matter what kind it is some one will buy it
Avoid eBay if you can... it's way to easy to get scammed these days.

Kijiji.ca or craigslist.ca are where it's at.
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@[email protected] i'd buy that! just for lulz.
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http://www.laptopsbuyer.ca/

They won't give you much for the laptop so it's a last resort if you really want to get rid of it and are unable to do so through kijiji or eBay.

I personally haven't tried their service so I can't tell you much, but they're located in Toronto, so you could check them out personally if you want, and even bargain for a higher price.

You could get a quote right here: http://www.laptopsbuyer.ca/getQuote/

Before selling make sure you wipe your hard drive using Darik's Boot And Nuke or other software.
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