5gb Ipod
[270 byte] By [jblaze] at [2007-11-9 12:32:47] 
I am looking for a 5gb ipod first or second generation. used or new, if it is used I do not mind it having scratches on the back and must be working perfectly fine. i am willing to pay $100 for this ipod. if no one is willing to sell me one, where can i find one to buy?
# 1 Re: 5gb Ipod
Nowhere for $100. The cheapest I've seen was for an Apple refurb, ?105 (c.$150) plus taxes.Jackonicko at 2007-11-15 18:22:59 >
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thats dumb, how is a 10gb second generation going to be sold for $200-250. when i want a 5gb first generation. it should b $100.jblaze at 2007-11-15 18:24:05 >
# 3 Re: 5gb Ipod
Jackonicko posted Fair second hand Prices and realistic expectations ( http://www.ipodlounge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1647) a couple of months ago - his explanation may answer your point.Bob at 2007-11-15 18:25:03 >
# 4 Re: 5gb Ipod
5 GB pods are scarce, and may even command a premium, because the poderati realise that they are the best iPods for jogging and serious exercise use. They also still have more accessories and cases which fit best, because the 2nd Gen 10 GB was thinner and the 20 GB was thicker. Also, for those with older computers with smaller HDs they may even be the most desirable. If I was using my wife's 10 GB iBook as the primary iPod machine, I wouldn't want or need bigger than 5 GB.I think that people do often have unrealistic expectations of how much they should get when selling second hand pods, but expecting to get a 5 GB pod for $100 is equally unrealistic. It's going to cost you $150 (a very fair price) to $200, unless you're very lucky.
Jackonicko at 2007-11-15 18:26:09 >
# 5 Re: 5gb Ipod
Originally posted by Jackonicko 5 GB pods are scarce, and may even command a premium, because the poderati realise that they are the best iPods for jogging and serious exercise use.
the poderati, you mean like illuminati? i had no idea... :D
actually i?m thinking of buying myself a poderati quattroporte. v8 with 450bhp and 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds. :p :D
m.r.m. at 2007-11-15 18:27:03 >
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You can't expect iPods to be priced by the GB. A 5GB iPod is worth more than 1/2 a 10GB iPod, just as a 10GB iPod is worth more than 1/3 a 30GB iPod etc...The hard drive is only one component of the overall cost of an iPod - think about the rest of the hardware that doesn't change, as well as the packaging, marketing and distribution.
That's why the current 10GB unit is $299 and the 30GB unit is only $499. By your reasoning, a 30GB iPod should cost $900 - 3x a 10GB iPod.
You won't see a 5GB iPod for $100 anytime soon, unless it is broken or stolen.
tintin at 2007-11-15 18:28:02 >
# 7 Re: 5gb Ipod
Poderati like Literati or Cognascenti. As you should know, MRM, since you are one of the Poderati.Jackonicko at 2007-11-15 18:29:05 >
# 8 Re: 5gb Ipod
Well I checked out that other thread and someone stated "The Apple store now has refurb 5gb for $149 for both Win or Mac." If a refurb is going for $149, why can't a used one with no warranty go for $100. Well I will just work for a week or so and save up $150. Hopefully, apple will have refurbs again, then I can buy it from them. #### EBAY!!!! thanks for everyones help.jblaze at 2007-11-15 18:30:09 >
# 9 Re: 5gb Ipod
That Apple Store refurb deal was a while ago. Check the site, there are no iPod deals right now.vkeks05 at 2007-11-15 18:31:12 >
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there are no deals because they are out of refurbs, so many ppl bought themjblaze at 2007-11-15 18:32:13 >
# 11 Re: 5gb Ipod
And your point is...?vkeks05 at 2007-11-15 18:33:11 >
# 12 Re: 5gb Ipod
my point is that there are no deals on the site because they were so popular. does ne1 know if the apple store will have refurbs any time soon?
jblaze at 2007-11-15 18:34:09 >
# 13 Re: 5gb Ipod
well i found a place that sells used 5gbs for $180, and used 5gbs that have chipped headphone jacks for $100. Considering buy an ipod from there.jblaze at 2007-11-15 18:35:11 >
# 14 Re: 5gb Ipod
I just got one on eBay like 3 days ago. I hope it comes soon. I want to do a little tinkeringcouchpotato at 2007-11-15 18:36:17 >
# 15 Re: 5gb Ipod
it has a problem with the headphone jack. I include a picture, post a reply if interested.geiger at 2007-11-15 18:37:20 >
# 16 Re: 5gb Ipod
does everything still work?Wu_Tang at 2007-11-15 18:38:13 >
# 17 Re: 5gb Ipod
yes but you have to play with it a little until you get the headphone plug in the right spotgeiger at 2007-11-15 18:39:21 >
# 18 Re: 5gb Ipod
everything else is finegeiger at 2007-11-15 18:40:21 >
# 19 Re: 5gb Ipod
do you have aim or something because I am interested in thisif you have aim please message redcat342
also what price are you looking for?
Wu_Tang at 2007-11-15 18:41:19 >
# 20 Re: 5gb Ipod
I want that ipod geiger if Wu_tang doesn't take it. Email me at kilr@defaced.net or AIM is deepseadumpster. Thanks.kromaey at 2007-11-15 18:42:21 >
# 22 Re: 5gb Ipod
cool, thanks. I'm still trying to get a hold of geiger though :Xkromaey at 2007-11-15 18:44:26 >
# 23 Re: 5gb Ipod
geiger!!! How much do you want for it? in CDN.couchpotato at 2007-11-15 18:45:21 >
# 24 Re: 5gb Ipod
I will sell it for 150 us dollars. with rubber jam jacketgeiger at 2007-11-15 18:46:21 >
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