Cheapest Old Pod?
hEY guys,
my dad is looking at getting an iPod, but he doesnt need the features of the 3rd gen iPod...so how cheap can I get an old 10GB or 20GB? I kno macmall.com has the 20gb for $269...anything better (besides ebay)
Ben
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bmxcamel] at [2007-11-9 12:10:13]
# 1 Re: Cheapest Old Pod?
Apple's online store has 5gb iPods refurb for 149 bucks.
# 2 Re: Cheapest Old Pod?
i know...thats a rip off - plus i need 10 or 20gb
# 3 Re: Cheapest Old Pod?
I'd say keep a close eye on eBay. As people put up new iPods, contact them and see if they'll sell at a specific price. I got a brand new 10Gb gen 2 for $230 shipped. I think that was a good price, considering what most of them are going for. Of course, this assumes you catch the right person who needs/wants the quick sale and is willing to end the auction. BTW, this strictly goes against eBay's rules, but I've had luck doing it a few times.
Butch
bhauke at 2007-11-15 14:19:22 >
# 4 Re: Cheapest Old Pod?
Originally posted by ZenPirate
Apple's online store has 5gb iPods refurb for 149 bucks.
I bought my 5gb a week ago, and got it for ?147 (about $90)
Marky at 2007-11-15 14:20:16 >
# 5 Re: Cheapest Old Pod?
According to today's exchange rates, ?147 equals $242, not $90. I'd say you got ripped off.
Butch
bhauke at 2007-11-15 14:21:16 >
# 6 Re: Cheapest Old Pod?
Originally posted by bhauke
According to today's exchange rates, ?147 equals $242, not $90. I'd say you got ripped off.
Butch
hmm... thats me not working things out right or hitting the right keys... .. i paid ?90 for my 5gb, which working at current exchange rates i think.. is $140 ish)
(new ipods are more expensive across here anyway 10gb = ?249 = $399)
Marky at 2007-11-15 14:22:26 >
# 7 Re: Cheapest Old Pod?
$150 for a 5 GB iPod is a ####ed good deal. It's certainly not a rip-off. Don't be so silly, bmxcamel.
And do you NEED 10 GB or 15 GB, or just WANT that size?
And if you're going to jog with it, use it with sweaty fingers, or go on airplane flights of more than eight hours, maybe the 5 GB version is better anyway.
# 8 Re: Cheapest Old Pod?
Where can you get a 5 for ?90? My wife paid ?105 plus VAT for hers!
# 9 Re: Cheapest Old Pod?
Originally posted by bhauke
I'd say keep a close eye on eBay. As people put up new iPods, contact them and see if they'll sell at a specific price. I got a brand new 10Gb gen 2 for $230 shipped. I think that was a good price, considering what most of them are going for. Of course, this assumes you catch the right person who needs/wants the quick sale and is willing to end the auction. BTW, this strictly goes against eBay's rules, but I've had luck doing it a few times.
Butch
yes this often works. however, i'd be very cautious as you have absolutely no protection from ebay or paypal if you get burned.
# 10 Re: Cheapest Old Pod?
yes this often works. however, i'd be very cautious as you have absolutely no protection from ebay or paypal if you get burned.
Yes, that's always a possibility. I realize eBay wouldn't provide any protection in this scenario, but I think PayPal would, because you can use it to pay for non-auctions. But, I haven't had a problem with any sellers (and hopefully won't), so I haven't had to find out how good or bad PayPal's protection system is.
Butch
bhauke at 2007-11-15 14:26:24 >
