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Old 09-01-2005, 02:14 PM   #1
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computer for sale

Hi

I have a computer for sale. I have only used it for about an hour, literally. I built it for a girlfriend who ditched me. There is nothing wrong with this computer. Please dont think this is a scam since I am new here.

AMD 64 3400
MSI K8M Neo-V
512 MB pc400
DVD-DL burner
120 GB Sata hdd
450 PS
Windows Xp 64 installed (legal)

I am asking for $500. I just started college and need the cash. If you want pictures or have questions, please ask.
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Old 09-01-2005, 02:56 PM   #2
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Old 09-01-2005, 04:36 PM   #3
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hi

my ebay is manil32. i live in wyoming. i work at ups so i can prolly get this shipped fairly cheap.
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Old 09-01-2005, 04:49 PM   #4
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i work at ups so i can prolly get this shipped fairly cheap.

Yeah right. I work for UPS too, you know we get no discount on shipping.

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Old 09-01-2005, 05:19 PM   #5
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hey man, i do get discounts on shipping. i dont care if you believe me or not. i have gotten many discounts.

if you dont anything to say about this sale, stay out of my post.
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Old 09-01-2005, 05:30 PM   #6
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if you dont anything to say about this sale, stay out of my post.
Psst...that's probably not the best way to instill trust here.
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Old 09-01-2005, 06:03 PM   #7
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hey man, i do get discounts on shipping. i dont care if you believe me or not. i have gotten many discounts.

if you dont anything to say about this sale, stay out of my post.

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Psst...that's probably not the best way to instill trust here.


Easy, toughie...

Facts are facts: UPS people DO NOT get discounts on shipping. I didn't say anything negative about what you were selling, just pointing out to potential buyers that you're not being completely truthful.

Are you selling a legit system? A legit seller? Maybe so...but I don't see the need to be less than truthful if you're trying to sell.

If you do get discounts from UPS, you've got a hookup at a customer counter, are violating company policy, and are dishonest. Plain and simple...and that makes you a less than reputable seller here.

Good luck selling your stuff...
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Old 09-01-2005, 06:12 PM   #8
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whatever man

dont give me your **** because i can get discounts at the ups store that you cant ok? hate all you want and cry all you want. your just jealous because you cant afford $500 to buy this pc so you gonna bash me.



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Easy, toughie...

Facts are facts: UPS people DO NOT get discounts on shipping. I didn't say anything negative about what you were selling, just pointing out to potential buyers that you're not being completely truthful.

Are you selling a legit system? A legit seller? Maybe so...but I don't see the need to be less than truthful if you're trying to sell.

If you do get discounts from UPS, you've got a hookup at a customer counter, are violating company policy, and are dishonest. Plain and simple...and that makes you a less than reputable seller here.

Good luck selling your stuff...
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Old 09-01-2005, 06:14 PM   #9
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Old 09-01-2005, 06:19 PM   #10
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$500 is not even close to the value of this PC even if it was used. Your eBay feedback is sketchy and the feedback you've left for others is also of questionable quality. I'd be more inclined to believe MikeD (who's an established member here) over you all things being equal.

Good luck selling your stuff here.
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Old 09-01-2005, 06:28 PM   #11
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ok

so ignoring those who can only bash and cause problems, if you want to see pics, let me know and give an email and i will email you the pics. i can also provide some screen shots and a pic of the xp 64 disc.

thanks
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Old 09-01-2005, 08:52 PM   #12
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is there a video card with this unit ?
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Old 09-01-2005, 08:53 PM   #13
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the motherboard has built in audio and video. i know alot of people want either an agp or pci-e card, but this was just something i threw together for a girlfriend who ditched me. i went cheap on some parts
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Old 09-02-2005, 09:42 AM   #14
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too funny, i just talked to someone about 'discounts' at UPS.
They told me this:
No discounts. It is a federal law that they cant just give 'discounts' as that type to thing would hurt the us postal service that cant do the same. They can give good rates, or even better rates than USPS, but they are not legally allowed to offer up random discounts.
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Old 09-02-2005, 11:32 AM   #15
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Im not trying to come down on ya man, but you might have better luck selling that on ebay. I was interested, but from the comments that i just read on this post, it seems a bit fishy now. I am probably wrong and you may be an honest guy....but with people like Alex Nguyen trying to rip off gotapex users, people here are always a bit skeptical. I suggest that you just post it on ebay with the pics and see where it goes from there. If you stuck that up there with a $500 buy it now tag on it, it would sell quickly.
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Old 09-02-2005, 11:47 AM   #16
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Old 09-02-2005, 12:14 PM   #17
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too funny, i just talked to someone about 'discounts' at UPS.
They told me this:
No discounts....
I'm not in any way saying anything for or against this seller, but:
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...i can get discounts at the ups store...
I know there are storefront "ups stores" that are really independent resellers (shipping things via ups, likely at a higher rate than ups would charge). If may be possible that a "ups store" could give their employees discounts.
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I'm not in any way saying anything for or against this seller, but:

I know there are storefront "ups stores" that are really independent resellers (shipping things via ups, likely at a higher rate than ups would charge). If may be possible that a "ups store" could give their employees discounts.

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my ebay is manil32. i live in wyoming. i work at ups so i can prolly get this shipped fairly cheap.


I'll say this: if he works for The UPS Store, he may get discounts. They are independent franchises, so they can do what they want.

But he said he works for UPS. It may have been miscommunication, but I was simply going by what he said.

Based on how he reacted to my (and others) post(s), I'll pass on making any other comments.
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Old 09-02-2005, 01:03 PM   #19
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Based on how he reacted to my (and others) post(s), I'll pass on making any other comments.

heh I was going to comment but this says it well.
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