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    Value of MBP

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Spooly, Mar 31, 2011.

  1. Spooly

    Spooly Newbie

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    If this information is somewhere else, let me know. The stickies didn't seem relevant.

    I'm looking at trading an old laptop + some extras for a Mac Book, but I don't really know much about Macs. Using the serial number, I was able to identify it as this model:
    MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 13" (Mid-2010) Specs (Mid-2010, MC516LL/A, MacBook7,1, A1342, 2395*) @ EveryMac.com

    The main thing I want to know is, how much is it worth (ballpark)? Also, are there any pitfalls with that model I should know about?

    Thanks!
     
    Spooly, Mar 31, 2011
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  2. OldJim

    OldJim Notebook Guru

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    Apple sells these for $999 new, so given the overall condition and if there is an Apple Care pack (extended warranty) I'd just guess at something like $6-700. There is a bit of the original warranty left (how much depends on when it was bought) as Apple started selling them in mid May 2010. All Macs have a one-year standard warranty.

    There isn't much to say about them, unless dropped or otherwise mishandled, it is a sturdy laptop. Prone to smudges and scratches unless it is babied or one buys a Speck case for it. Here's a review of one: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Apple-MacBook-2010-05-Notebook.32430.0.html

    It is the last year model and the MacBook will (hopefully!) get updated in a few weeks time.
     
    OldJim, Mar 31, 2011
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  3. aznguyen316

    aznguyen316 Rock Chalk Jayhawk

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    It's the white macbook? WIth 320m? If so yeah I say if $700 on Craigslist if it's in good condition. If you can find the right buyer. But $600 is a good price that I think should sell. If not ebay for sure.
     
    aznguyen316, Mar 31, 2011
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  4. sugarkang

    sugarkang Notebook Evangelist

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    Apples hold resale value very well. If condition is perfect, you can sell between $850-950. I just sold my 13" MBPro 2011 for $1050.
     
    sugarkang, Apr 1, 2011
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  5. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    yah I'm saying 850$ a buddy of mine just sold his 2008 MB (the first Aluminum one). for 700$ about a month ago...
     
    yuio, Apr 3, 2011
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  6. mikkroik

    mikkroik Notebook Consultant

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    Since Ebay does not collect taxes I think you can sell it for 900.
    But they will take around 8 percent.
    So 800 is what your looking at.
     
    mikkroik, Apr 4, 2011
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  7. ronnieb

    ronnieb Representing the Canucks

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    Yuck. Those white one's arent so easy to sell.

    Their screens are much lower quality than those of the unibody MBPs, and they just aren't as sexy as the unibody ones. I would say ~$600, maybe a TINY bit more with apple care remaining
     
    ronnieb, Apr 6, 2011
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  8. sugarkang

    sugarkang Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmm. Topic says MB Pro but link is regular MacBook. You're right, the regulars are a hard sell.
     
    sugarkang, Apr 6, 2011
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