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Thread: Feeling a little guilty

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    Feeling a little guilty

    I know someone who has offered to sell me a computer for $150. Now I bet your saying so what, well I think this machine is worth more than that. Its a Dell.

    P3 700mhz
    64mb RAM (maybe more)
    10gb HDD (maybe more)
    video (not sure)
    Win98 SE
    cd-rom (not sure)
    mouse
    keyboard
    monitor

    He's gonna give me all the details on it tomorrow (he knows almost nothing about computers) so I can really take a look and decide. I just feel that I'd be ripping him off. Good for me, bad for him. Mind you I really don't have a lot to spend and I'm only taking advantage of this due to the low price. Just tell me if I should be a good guy and give him more or just totaly rip him off.
    This will all be over before you can say Cat in a Hat.

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    It is a tough one. I would tell him that the sytem is worth more and let him decide if he would rather find its value before selling. If it were me, I would probably let him check out a price himself and not aide him, in case he is later unhappy with the price you gave. This way you can buy with a clear conscience. If he still offers it to you for $150, then go for it.

    Dave

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    Thakns guys. I'll talk to him tomorrow and let you know what happens.
    This will all be over before you can say Cat in a Hat.

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    Sound advice from the CaddmannQ once again! Yep let him know if he ever has questions or help with his new one to call him ...
    The Barter system is honerable..

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    Mixed emotions. I'm leaning towards caddmannq's advice. Sorry daveleau. .

    His new sysyem is going to be an HP. We'll see how things work out.
    This will all be over before you can say Cat in a Hat.

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    I forsee into the future....... HP breaking down...... friend wanting old system back........ friend has linux on it........ friend dont wanna giveup.... lol




    ive got nothing else to do...


    id get the system for him and tell him youll help him out if he needs it...


    jokostel

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    He's actually an aquantince that mentioned he was getting a new PC and is selling his old one. I offered to buy and he gave me that price. I'm still waiting on all the details but I'm pretty sure I'll get it. I'll format and install Win98SE (full edition).
    This will all be over before you can say Cat in a Hat.

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    Get the computer, but be good to your word to help him when HE needs it. Not two weeks later when its convienent to you to go to his house. Having someone you can count on, when your CPU is down is invaluable.

    Dave.
    That burning smells not my computer... IS IT??

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    Okay, I've got the specs. Not exact for them (no model names, manufacturers, exact speeds) but here they are.

    733mhz Intel PIII
    64mb RAM
    40gb HDD
    17" Monitor
    floppy
    56k modem
    Speakers w/ subwoofer
    Cd-Rom (not sure of speed)
    Win98SE
    video (not sure)
    mouse
    keyboard w/ multimedia buttons

    He's gonna give me the final price tomorrow.
    Last edited by Praetorian; 10-10-2001 at 04:43 PM.
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    Gee sounds to me like it's worth a wee bit more than $150.00

    Now that he has your interest he's probably going to jack it up a little or maybe a lot!

    SPEEDO

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    "He's actually an aquantince that mentioned he was getting a new PC and is selling his old one."

    That said it all. Buy it. If he was a friend I would go with Daves advice.

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