In <9819f295.0307132303.10e24096[at]posting.google.com> Lexx wrote:
> I've been looking to purchase a powerbook for the past month or so
> now. Just recently, I ran across a local seller (not an authorized
> Apple dealer, just a mom-and-pop type store) with a 12" Powerbook for
> $1300. He said it was brand new and still in the box. I find it hard
> to believe that he can sell it for so much less than the retail price
> and I'm beginning to suspect that its a refurbished model

The only thing of interest is the warranty. I have bought several
refurbished portables from smalldog.com and have been very happy because,
besides being instantly returnable if I didn't like them, (1) they came
with Apple's full 1-year warranty and (2) they were eligible for
AppleCare extended warranty. As long as a machine has those warranties
it doesn't matter what its history is. m.

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Thanks for the help guys! I'm going to go look at the notebook this
weekend. I will definitely keep all your tips in mind. The store is
in Oakland, CA. so you never know what kind of shady characters may
pop up there! :-) Thanks again everyone!