Re: [TCLUG:15569] SGI Indy Boxen <bad price?>

[Ben Kochie <ben@nerp.net>]

yes, I also took into consideration my experience with buying equipment
used, and in bulk.. I used to work at a computer renaissance store, and I
had to aprove pricing for used equipment.. stores like that are only as
good as the people who decide what to pay for the equipment..  our store
was controled by the techs, not the sales people.. because sales people
allways pay customers too much for their junk, to make a better sale next
time, and they don't know any better :)

Thank You,
        Ben Kochie (ben@nerp.net)

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On Thu, 6 Apr 2000, Callum Lerwick wrote:

> > I did some checking on ebay.. I'm not so sure $225 is a good deal,
> > especaly for the age of the system, and the quantity of 100 to purchase.
> > 
> > I've found prices for similar systems ranging from $150-$250  and indigo
> > (more powerfull box.. R10k cpu) for just $75 more.  I doubt this is a
> > negotiable price, but who knows..
> 
> Did you 1) check closed or within hours of closing auctions, 2) Consider
> these have monitors, RAM, OS, HD, keyboard, mouse. 3) consider shipping
> including a 17in monitor... eBay sellers like to add that on. ;)
> 
> For example, no monitor, currently $202.50 + $35 shipping, doesn't
> mention anything else, does have 192mb RAM though...
> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=294418579
> About even?
> 
> Seems to be the exact same setup, $250, far from closing, reserve not
> even met, buyer pays shipping... 
> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=301315228
> Bet this one hits $400...
> 
> I'd be shocked if you got a better deal on eBay...
> 
> Hmmm, buy the 100, let TCLUGers have dibs, auction the rest off on ebay
> for massive profit... ;)
> 
> I want one but I don't have the money right now... :P
> 
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