Can anyone give me an idea of what I should be asking for this:


Apple Macbook Late 2006 model
Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz
2 GB RAM
250 GB HD
Intel GMA 950 Graphics
AppleCare coverage until Nov 23 2009

Software included:

OS X Tiger 10.4.8 install boxed discs
OS X Leopard 10.5 install boxed disc
iLife '09 boxed disc
iWork '08 boxed disc

Accessories included:

Apple remote control
AC Adapter
Apple mini-DVI to Composite/S-Video adapter
Apple mini-DVI to VGA adapter
Dynex mini-DVI to DVI adapter
STM small alley shoulder bag (carbon)


Thanks!!

Might get around $650. Maybe a bit more because there is a wee bit of Applecare left.

Two sites worth having a look at for market prices:

Mac2Sell - Guide to used Mac & iPod - Evaluation - Argus Mac, iPod, iPhone Occasion (http://www.mac2sell.net/)

and

Used Mac (http://www.usedmac.com/)

Thanks... Mac2Sell quotes $900 and Usedmac has the same system with 1gb ram and 80 GB HD for $799.

Just wondering - why are you suggesting a much lower price?

Might get around $650. Maybe a bit more because there is a wee bit of Applecare left.

Two sites worth having a look at for market prices:

Mac2Sell - Guide to used Mac & iPod - Evaluation - Argus Mac, iPod, iPhone Occasion (http://www.mac2sell.net/)

and

Used Mac (http://www.usedmac.com/)

Honestly looking at what you've included you could get $800 without waiting forever for a buyer. It's a nice deal overall, with the software package and accessories.

As you asked in your OP, mine was more of a ballpark figure based on what I've seen them sell for (including mine). I figured the links would provide you with a better lock-in on a price. You raise a good point about the larger HD and more RAM, so that influences the price somewhat. On the other hand, bear in mind that your MacBook is now a previous model, so a buyer is going to have a lot of compare it against relative to the new aluminum model. Also, of the added software you're offering, some might not be much of an enticement (OS X 10.4 and an old version of iWork), and including the currently installed OS is a given. Including iLife is a good enticement.

Of course, this is all just one guy's opinion. Others might see it differently.

There's certainly no harm in trying for $800 to see what happens.

(Double post...sorry about that)

I would say at least $800.

I read the specs and made my guess, without looking at replies. I had listing at $950 and selling at $850-900 in my head. I've been following the MacBook classifieds here in Ottawa pretty carefully for a few months now, and I'd say that's fair for what your offering.

I might post the older OS and iLife'09 separately though, since iLife would come with the Leopard install.

also, I sold a macbook (13-inch) 2.0 GHz intel core duo 1GB ram 160HD for $700. Posted at 8am, sold at noon. it had a fresh install of Tiger, thats it. no MS office, no iWork, no extra apps.

If your willing to wait, I think you can get a good price.

I would say at least $800.

since iLife would come with the Leopard install.


Actually, it's not included with the Leopard install, iLife is completely separate from the OS.

Actually, it's not included with the Leopard install, iLife is completely separate from the OS.

Really...

If I bought a MacBook (13-inch) with Tiger and iLife '06 on it, then purchase Leopard and install it, it will still have iLife '06?

Really...

If I bought a MacBook (13-inch) with Tiger and iLife '06 on it, then purchase Leopard and install it, it will still have iLife '06?

Yes, when you buy a Mac it includes the latest iLife on the system restore disk, however when purchasing a standalone OS install it does not include a newer version of iLife, which means you would still have whatever version was last installed.

So, yes, you would still have iLife '06.

i would go for 800 too, though 750 might be more realistic. i've seen lots of 2008 macbooks up for 800-1000.