[G4] is this G4 worth buying?

Ron Steinke ronsteinke at mac.com
Wed Mar 31 23:51:29 PST 2004


My thought is that the $825 is somewhat high since an eBay search for 
completed auctions shows an average price in the mid $600s for 400MHz 
G4 models.

But, and it's a big but, most of those were only single drive models 
with 10 Gb drives and less RAM and only stock video cards. Those items 
bring the thought that maybe it isn't such a high price after all.

What are three 80 Gb drives, 1.25 Gb of RAM, and the ATI 8500 card 
worth in the market?

The RAM would be around $50/256Mb chip, sub-total = $250, the three 
drives around $110 per, sub-total $330, and the ATI card between $120 
and $180: Grand Total between $600 and $700 that should be added to the 
cost of the G4, around $640 average on eBay.

Your total package cost could be as much as $1,200 to $1,400 if bought 
separately. If you can save the difference ($400 to $600) by buying 
this package, you should consider it more closely.

What condition is the G4 and can you get any guarantee of a return for 
refund if it doesn't work as described? Do you trust the seller?



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