Price/Interest Check: iMac G4 20" 1.25 ghz

CN · Jan 12th, 2006, 06:24 PM

Well, I <i>may</i> finally be getting an iMac G5, so I was wondering what I could expect to get for my iMac G4:
iMac G4 20” 1.25ghz
- Superdrive
- 768 mb RAM
- 80gb Hard drive (7200 RPM)
- NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 64mb Graphics Card
- 20” Display, no dead pixels or other issues
- In near perfect condition, very minimal wear (not noticeable at all)
- Swing arm is in great condition, lots of tension
- Includes original iMac speakers (Harman Kardon, in excellent condition) and all original cables etc.
- Original box available
- Mac OS 10.3
Any input is greatly appreciated, thanks!

markoon · Jan 12th, 2006, 06:33 PM

I would assume you could get $900-$1000 considering it's got the superdrive, speakers, and a 20" screen and upgraded ram.

CN · Jan 12th, 2006, 06:47 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by markoon
	I would assume you could get $900-$1000 considering it's got the superdrive, speakers, and a 20" screen and upgraded ram.

Ouch!...ah well, it always hurts to learn your beloved computer is worth less than you thought

Anyways, I thought maybe $1100 but perhaps I am too high, any other opinions?

MacDoc · Jan 12th, 2006, 06:50 PM

They are collector items you just can't tell - I'd eBay it and see - It IS hard against the $1499 monster just released but the collector aspect changes the valuation.

If you have complete packaging etc you may just get your price.

markoon · Jan 12th, 2006, 06:51 PM

i may be wrong on that price, I'm just going by what I was told I could get for my 17" iMac G5 with 1.8ghz, superdrive, and a gig of ram. I was told around $1100 for it.

MacDoc · Jan 12th, 2006, 07:01 PM

Yeah that's about right for that if maybe a tad high.
For the longest time 20" G4s were sitting right at thesame price as 20" G5s.

Purely a design thing - floating screen etc and adequate performance for the congnoscenti. Go figure.

We were continually surprised how well even the 15" went on ebay -as high as $710 for a barebones 700 last month

You rarely see them come on the market- i guess the small footprint means they find homes easily.
Truly a breakthrough design from Apple and will rank with the TAM and Cube as long term "desirables".

comprehab · Jan 12th, 2006, 07:03 PM

CN, i bet you could get 1100 on ebay. The 20'' is an excellent machine (and you have the box:O). Best of luck!

CN · Jan 12th, 2006, 07:12 PM

Thanks! I think I will try ehMac and some other classifieds (eg- Craigslist...bring on the scammers!) first, just to see. If not, I will likely end up eBaying it!
Thanks again!

PirateMyke · Jan 12th, 2006, 08:14 PM

Good luck on selling Your iMac G4, DEFNITLY an amazing machine in it's time.. and it's worth $1100 easy

best of luck!!

moonsocket · Jan 12th, 2006, 08:36 PM

Would love to have this.
Good luck with your sale.

Jan 12th, 2006, 06:24 PM	#1
CN Honourable Citizen Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kingston, ON Posts: 1,711	Price/Interest Check: iMac G4 20" 1.25 ghz Well, I <i>may</i> finally be getting an iMac G5, so I was wondering what I could expect to get for my iMac G4: iMac G4 20” 1.25ghz - Superdrive - 768 mb RAM - 80gb Hard drive (7200 RPM) - NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 64mb Graphics Card - 20” Display, no dead pixels or other issues - In near perfect condition, very minimal wear (not noticeable at all) - Swing arm is in great condition, lots of tension - Includes original iMac speakers (Harman Kardon, in excellent condition) and all original cables etc. - Original box available - Mac OS 10.3 Any input is greatly appreciated, thanks! __________________ When my fist clenches, crack it open...

Jan 12th, 2006, 06:33 PM	#2
markoon Full Citizen Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: st. catharines/ burlington Posts: 129	I would assume you could get $900-$1000 considering it's got the superdrive, speakers, and a 20" screen and upgraded ram. __________________ iMac G5, 17'' 1.8ghz, 80gb, superdrive, 1gb ram 12" Powerbook 1.33ghz, 120gb, 768mb ram, superdrive iPod Photo 40gb

Jan 12th, 2006, 06:50 PM	#4
MacDoc Honourable Citizen Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Planet Earth.....on slow boil Posts: 27,498	They are collector items you just can't tell - I'd eBay it and see - It IS hard against the $1499 monster just released but the collector aspect changes the valuation. If you have complete packaging etc you may just get your price. __________________ Are you backed up??? if not why not? - Superduper is FREE!! Find out more here Support Green- buy Bullfrog Power http://www.bullfrogpower.com/

Jan 12th, 2006, 06:51 PM	#5
markoon Full Citizen Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: st. catharines/ burlington Posts: 129	i may be wrong on that price, I'm just going by what I was told I could get for my 17" iMac G5 with 1.8ghz, superdrive, and a gig of ram. I was told around $1100 for it. __________________ iMac G5, 17'' 1.8ghz, 80gb, superdrive, 1gb ram 12" Powerbook 1.33ghz, 120gb, 768mb ram, superdrive iPod Photo 40gb

Jan 12th, 2006, 07:01 PM	#6
MacDoc Honourable Citizen Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Planet Earth.....on slow boil Posts: 27,498	Yeah that's about right for that if maybe a tad high. For the longest time 20" G4s were sitting right at thesame price as 20" G5s. Purely a design thing - floating screen etc and adequate performance for the congnoscenti. Go figure. We were continually surprised how well even the 15" went on ebay -as high as $710 for a barebones 700 last month You rarely see them come on the market- i guess the small footprint means they find homes easily. Truly a breakthrough design from Apple and will rank with the TAM and Cube as long term "desirables". __________________ Are you backed up??? if not why not? - Superduper is FREE!! Find out more here Support Green- buy Bullfrog Power http://www.bullfrogpower.com/

Jan 12th, 2006, 07:03 PM	#7
comprehab Honourable Citizen Join Date: May 2005 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 2,139	CN, i bet you could get 1100 on ebay. The 20'' is an excellent machine (and you have the box:O). Best of luck!

Jan 12th, 2006, 07:12 PM	#8
CN Honourable Citizen Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kingston, ON Posts: 1,711	Thanks! I think I will try ehMac and some other classifieds (eg- Craigslist...bring on the scammers!) first, just to see. If not, I will likely end up eBaying it! Thanks again! __________________ When my fist clenches, crack it open...

Jan 12th, 2006, 08:14 PM	#9
PirateMyke Full Citizen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 730	Good luck on selling Your iMac G4, DEFNITLY an amazing machine in it's time.. and it's worth $1100 easy best of luck!! __________________ Strawberry Fields Forever

Jan 12th, 2006, 08:36 PM	#10
moonsocket Honourable Citizen Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: fredericton Posts: 2,070	Would love to have this. Good luck with your sale. __________________ Chugga lug. Sappy Records The Memories Attack

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