Used Mac eBay sellers are out of control! Best and Worst used Mac listings
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eBay can be a great place to find a used Mac, but sometimes you can get lost in a sea of nonsense listings designed to trick you into spending on pretty terrible deals! Today we’ll look through some of the best and worst Mac deals out there!
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I would like to see a series like this. You present lots of good information. Thanks!
Series… things are always changing and it’s nice to have updated listings and info
Definitely make it a series, it is fun to see what is out there. Maybe also occasionly do a windows version.
Agreed, I'd also like to see Luke cover more Windows PC's every now and then myself.
I am the original owner of a mid 2012 macbook pro 15” i7 2.3ghz, the outside condition is pretty solid. No dents or scratches. i replaced the hd with a ssd, upgraded the ram, changed out the thermal paste, added the hard drive caddy in place of the cd drive, and replaced the battery. I used it less than the usual person would. I still have the original charger as well as the original box it came in. I even have the bag they gave me!
wow i’m shocked your gpu hasn’t de-soldered yet that’s dope! hope it keeps chugging for a few more years
@@stephenmusic69420 thank you! I have heard that these have gpu problems. I’m about to take the laptop apart for maintenance, anything i should be looking for regarding that or is there not a whole lot i can do. Either way, thanks! I hope it lasts for a good while longer.
Go for series - we love old Macs 😀
The older Intels are still a stunning value. They are also easier to repair and upgrade. For the money, the 2014-2015 are still awesome machines.
I purchased a 2013 Mac Pro from eBay and upgraded it, mostly just for the experience. I really liked that computer, despite its limitations, but sold it to purchase an M1 Mac mini when it released. It looks like I sold it just in time or I would have taken a beating.
I found a 2020 m1 air on a pawn shop for 300$
I’m still using my trash can as my primary desktop, even despite owning a 14”
@@typhfanuwu7526 hard to believe but not impossible
I just recently picked up a trash can Mac Pro for under $400 including tax. Came with quad core and base graphics but had 64gb of RAM. I also bought a 10 core Xeon 2690 for about $30. I don’t need the Mac Pro but I enjoy messing around with computers and always wanted the trash can. They are finally cheap enough that I could justify buying one. It definitely pays off too look for the right one. The price spread is still pretty wide and sometimes well equipped models are listed way cheaper than the low end ones. I don’t usually do auctions though as in my experience they tend to end up higher than comparable buy it now listings. Plus I don’t like to wait lol. Best value right now for an entry level but very usable Mac are the 6 core i5 Mac minis. They can be found for $400-450 and can accommodate more ram, have 4 TB ports for more storage, can drive 4K displays, and support eGPUs. Plus the processor is pretty capable. The i7 models are at least $200 more and run a lot hotter. I think an m1 mini makes more sense at that price point.
When I was 12 and the trashcan Mac Pro came out, it was instantly my dream computer because I thought it looked so cool. Then they stuck around for years and years and became gradually less cool. Which means I might finally get one.
If you have 1000$ just get m1 air. Wouldn't recommend it though if most of your apps are on windows if so buy a good new windows laptop or a intel mac. Doing vming in arm macs can be expensive
Should be a series, you should do more content about these 2009-2012 MacBooks. You also should try OpenCore legacy patcher, I put big sur on an early 2011 13 inch. You should also try it on a 2015 15 inch.
YES LUKE! PLEASE DO MAKE THIS A RECURRING SERIES. Your insights and commentary are extremely valuable to people looking on eBay for computers.
I think once word got around that you were doing this type of series, that you would get tons of views for the very valuable information that you are sharing.
Thanks again! ☺️
New video idea for Luke: Putting an M1 Mac Mini into a spares and parts 2013 Trashcan MacPro or even a G4 Cube body.
"So, come with me! Let's go shopping!" he literally sounded like a dad LMAO
Its pretty useful to check the sold listings to see what people are actually paying.
Am i the only one who think used macs make no sense. Because they hold their value so well buying one new always makes more sense than buying used.
To confusing for amateurs
My trashcan is still going strong!
Got an Amazon renewed M1 Air with 16GB/512GB for $1,150. And with a 90 day return policy, I don't see a bad side.
I got lucky and got a 2015 13" Macbook Pro for free...
Is a 2011 imac still relevant for basic computing?
Factory refurb Mac Mini M1 for $579.99 has been pulled from Apple's website. It was there last week. My best friend bought one and was delivered yesterday.
12:30 I was expecting "...and a Fusion drive that you SHOULD upgrade".
Hey Luke, love your show. One of my favorites on UA-cam! Yes, you should make this a regular series. And not only should you do eBay, but also other selling platforms like OfferUp. It's funny how people want what they paid for the item a couple of years ago. Kind of reminds me of car people!
Ive seen the intel 16" for around 1000-1200 bucks. I think that's a much better deal than a base M2. PLUS YOU CAN GAME ON IT!!
I'm not even looking for a new Mac but please absolutely make this a series! I basically live on eBay and have a bit of a collection of Apple products, so I loved this video so much :)
Would love for this to be a series! My 2011 17” Macbook Pro just died for the last time. I really want another Mac that big so I am debating how much money I want to spend. I really want the 16” Macbook Pro M1 with 1TB storage but that would be a hard sell to the wife. I was originally planning on the 2015 MBP with 16gb/1TB dedicated graphics for $600 but think its time to go Apple Silicon. I’d rather have nothing than settle to be honest since we have the M1 iMac….
Hey Luke, I've watched quite a few of your videos on buying and upgrading old macs and finally have my first Macbook Air. In setting it up, I got to thinking about bad actors and someone adding a rootkit to the BIOS prior to selling. In your experience, have you come across anything like this? Is there a way to determine if a device has been rooted? Appreciate your thoughts on this and thank you for all the great content!
I like these videos, you're a consummate eBay shopper. Definitely do more. When I look at used I try to find things with included upgrades that have become devalued. Sure you can upgrade a 2019 iMac but cutting open the display is not exactly fun. I got an i5 iMac a couple years ago for $200 that had an 8tb hdd added which at the time was worth more than the whole listing. I'm looking at an M1 air, mini or iMac, but i want it with 16gb or RAM and more storage for not much more money. It seems like these deals are often from sellers that are more like shops or clearance centers not careful users who remember exactly how much extra they paid for those add ons.
I bought yesterday a Late 2011 MacBook with core i5 processor for a good price (110 bucks) comes with 16 gigs ram. Official comes with High Sierra but patches you could upgrade it to Monterrey. eBay you can get very good deals but you need to stay aware from the scammers.
Great video. Let's have a series on this!
Hey, I am the seller of 2:08 laptop :)
Online purchasing of classic Macs including eBay and of sources would be a great series. Many Luke fans would find it educational AND informative. Especially me! I love my 2015 MB pros, and now that I'm retired I would love to get into restoring other classic Macs.
Everywhere my friend, in Ecuador you can find macbooks pro early 2012 for $500... Insane people.
It's unfair to ask regular people who don't follow tech news at all to "use common sense" at 7:30 when shopping on ebay. How should they know what is reasonable price and what any of the specs mean?
The filters only work if the person selling added that info. There are thousands of items that you will miss.
Nah lol most people list the serial and stuff to identity it
Keep this series going! But do a twist, let the community vote on 2 that you should buy, the best and the worst.
I need an iMac episode next!
Well, it seems to be almost unanimous that you should make this a series - and I completely agree! One thing that you might also consider is doing an occasional video or series on buying vintage Macs. Just a thought. Love your vids and can't wait for the one I'm sure you'll do for the Sep 7 Apple Event!
I went to Facebook Marketplace on Saturday and bought a 2 month old 2020 MacBook Air with the M1 chip. I got it for $500.00. It is still under warranty as the warrantee goes with the device not the owner. Yah for me!
Finally the old miani.
one year later I got a 2013 Mac Pro just because the same thing, that looks very beautiful, I got my 6core/D700/32Gb/1Tb (upgraded to 12C/D700/64Gb/2Tb) and then got another for my office Quad (I already ordered 12C to upgrade it) 16Gb and D300 for just $130USD, so I think its a good deal considering its a computer to use in my office cheaper than a new basic plastic laptop
Also, ppl take a screenshot of the eBay listing, as after they sell it, they sometimes change listing.
Just want to say thank you my friend. using your technique and suggestions I found a excellent 2015 Macbook air in near new condition for a low price with a 90 percent battery. THANK YOU!
I bought a 2016 12" for £150 lol and the thing is pristine and perfectly fast enough for my needs which is just UA-cam mainly and occasionally typing up documents
Was using my TiBook G4 with osx10.1 today. Seemed fine, don’t think I’ll need to upgrade yet.
My pain is around the classic mac market…. Multiple thousands of dollars for an iBook G3? Yeah no thanks. Keep it….
Thanks Luke - great overview of the used mac market and some great tips for eBay searching 👍
Greetings - liking your videos. I'm in the market for a good used Macbook Pro - I do graphic design & photo editing (both with Affinity Designer & Photo. I'm thinking 32gb RAM/1 tb SSD - wondering what your thoughts/recommendations would be - budget around $1400. Thanks in advance!
424 COMMENTS? Wow. No one will read this but ....... Yes make a series but do include CRAIGSLIST. I have been thinking of making this video for years. Glad you made it... I think unless of course I now have a new 424+ people competing for these old mac computers with these tips.
My dirt cheap Mac is an 11in MacBook Air from 2015. I’ve been scoring 11in models for under $300 on deals for prolly 5-6 years now and my kids and I love them. My kids love the size and weight going to and from school and sitting on smaller desks in a classroom. It’s smaller and lighter in clamshell than a 12.9in iPad Pro with a Magic Keyboard case. My current one is a maxed out 2015 with the 2.2GHz i7 and 512gb ssd. I paid $300 for it in 2020 and the i7 is as fast as a base model 13in MacBook Pro from 2015. The SSD is upgradable as well! The computer is as small as the 12in MacBook that replaced it from 2015 to 2017 but it’s much faster because it doesn’t thermal throttle due to a lack of a fan. The fan is quiet most of the time. No butterfly keyboard! MagSafe! It has Thunderbolt 2 so with a Thunderbolt 3 to 2 adapter and a Caldigit dock you can still use dual monitors with mouse and keyboard on a desk. Something else the 12in can’t do. I even bought a 2017 12in and went back to the 11. The biggest thing holding it back is a lack of a Retina display. But the bigger metal bezels give it a cushion that protect the display when you drop it on a corner and if you did break the computer parts are EVERYWHERE for it and cheap! Luke has done videos repairing these guys and it’s as easy as they come! And if you can’t repair it get a whole new one under $300! It’s honestly not my primary computer, my 2019 Mac Pro and M1 Pro MacBook can prolly run circles around it with a single core it still comfortably surfs the web, uses office, watches UA-cam or other digital media, VPNs into my home network and screen shares into my more powerful computers or connects my NAS VMs from the road still! But best of all it’s a TOUGH on the go machine! I feel better hauling this laptop around without a warranty camping out at the beach than I do a new one with a warranty!
Very Good Video Luke, Question: How would you rate Use Apple Stores that sells Refurbished Apples products as that I have had NO Problems with them? I know one that I have dealt from the past, and as I have bought 15" & 17" Macbook Pro, and I have been blessed by his service, and Batteries, and Power cords, and Keyboards. As I do not want to mentioned the store's Name since I dealt with him in the past, and has given 100% Positive Feedback, and I do not want to hear other people bad mouthing him since they do not know from a Apple Computer to Apple piece of Fruit... Good Video, And YES it should be a series on who is the best in selling Used Mac's...
Please Luke please. I’m still waiting for an updated budget refurb showdown between a MacBook and ThinkPad. I was thinking 2015 MBP13 vs ThinkPad T480s, both are around $300. But honestly do whatever you think would be the most interesting showdown.
Random question what would be the best value Mac with 16GB of RAM and at least 350GB of storage SSD of flash storage ? Just wondering and hope it’s no inconvenience. I’m not actually expecting to hear back just tired ask and wondering.
I prefer buying from the facebook market. I bought a 2021 MacBook Pro 16in 16gb ram 10 core cpu 16 core gpu with 1tb of ssd for $1,500 USD. The MacBook was sealed and everything was new only had 1 battery cycle didn’t come with apple care but I shouldn’t complain since I got it so cheap. I have been using it for school and it’s been an amazing experience. I wouldn’t advise the average person to try this tho. I do have a trained eye and know what to check for legitimacy. I also meet the people in person and make sure I thoroughly check the device before buying.
I scored a base-model m1 macbook air in very good condition for $650. There is no charger, but I have one lying around that came with a broken 2017 13" MBP. It's replacing my mid-2012 MBP. It's a score if you ask me.
So what should I sell my 2016 MBP 15” dual graphics 512Gb 2 dead pixels. Is it worth anything ? I had up for 1000 AUD 6 months ago but a guy offered 800AUD and I said no cause I felt bad selling it with dead pixel on screen as it developed in the time it was on ebay
@7:53 the laptop 2018, with 2.9 Ghz $3350 I don't get it, Ive been a Mac user for the last 25 years, other than the 1st one bought new- a G3/300 tower I bought used on Ebay, about every 18 months or so I would find a newer tower and try to double my specs in one way or another to get a seat of the pants wow increase in speed etc when possible, so I went to I sort of remember something like G3/600 then G4 different models then G5, MacPro tower aluminum case and usually obtained a noticeable increase in speed. I always put a brand new WD caviar black drive in. After 18-24 months of hard daily use (and on 24/7) I'd retire it to an archive and get another one and new drive and transfer the drive contents to the new drive.
NEVER had any hard drive failure of any kind.
With the 2013 trashcan $5,000 model I said no way! but that was all they were producing and even that doesnt really have any better specs than my current daily user- an Early 2009 tower with 3.33Ghz 6 core and 16gb/1333 ram with an updated metal capable card running Mojave. So I look at what's available now used on Ebay and while there are newer model years than 2009 their specs are no better, even this laptop at 7:53 has WORSE 2.9Ghz is a DOWNGRADE and I dont like laptops anyway.
The post 2013 desktop tower models are crazy prices even used and what I've seen for their specs is marginally more than my 2009 at best at say 3.5Ghz, 3.7... by this time we should have had something like a 9.0Ghz and way faster bus and ram speed than 1333.
But now I can't go past Mojave as the newer OS won't download, yeah I know there's way to "trick" the store to download and do it, and jury rig the thing to make it work on a mac it's not meant for, but that's a hassle. SO at this point I'm facing having to buy a newer model and upgrading a level or two on the OS and then down the road running into this issue again when the next OS comes out and it won't run on THAT machine, I already had to replace the GC because of the metal requirement.
I tried building a Hackintosh using the Tony whatever it is web site, but I was never able to get the OSX to boot up, so I erased the drive and installed Linux mint on it. I think it won't be long, when Mojave is no longer viable for daily use I'm leaving Mac and migrating completely to my Linux mint box
I'm wondering if I should sell my M1 MacBook Pro? got it just over a year ago while waiting on my M1 iMac order, used it a few months ago while on holidays but not really using it now. Its got 8Gb RAM and the 512Gb SSD. Low battery cycles as most of the time I was using it its been on my desk plugged into the mains. This coast me about $2200 AUD and I've seen they going for about $1300-$1500 AUD with the same spec. BTW Apple will only give me $1000 AUD as a trade in value if I was to get the new M2 MacBook Air.
You forget to tell the people about Apple computers that are iCloud locked to avoid those ones because if you don't have the keys to connect your systems to Apple iCloud you are never going to be able to access the computer you just bought from eBay
Hey Luke! I feel great finding your channel! And hey, I think I will need your expertise on Macbook stuff! So let's say I have only USD 600, and I want to move to Macbook. With this small amount of money, which one should I go with? I want to move all of the art and stuff to Macbook, and yes, I own a 3rd gen iPad Pro 12.9. I would probably need the portability but still powerful enough to use Adobe animate, Toon Boom Harmony and some other animation apps. So yea, I'm trying to learn more about these apps. It will be really helpful if you have sometimes to answer this! I'm really new, so I need your expertise for sure! Thank you
I sold my retina 2012 13 inch model to a good friend, the macbook pro is presime condition, from day 1 it had a clear case around it, i take real good care of my devices, it has been dusted out about 5 months ago, the battery had around 750 cycles with still 94 percent of health and the laptop could run for several hours before the laptop needed a charge again, he got a brand new charger i bought about a year ago and the old dirty charger that came with the machine, it had 8gb of ram (factory standard) and i did put in a OWC aura 500gb ssd (128gb was not enough), and i sold it to him for 250 euro's (around 300 freedom eagles) and he is so happy with that macbook, i patched monterey on it and he says it runs flawlessly and is so much faster than his old core 2 duo laptop! I bought the M1 Pro macbook pro 14 inch, so for myself it has been a huge upgrade, and i am not selling that macbook pro any time soon because i LOVE IT!
I am in the market for an M1 Mac Mini because who knows how long the Intel machines will still be supported, and my 2012 MBP finally crapped the bed after over a decade of use. So I’m desperate and impatient to replace it with a far more capable machine for my use. (A me problem lol) I’ll eventually get a M2 MBP but as a stop gap a M1 Mini will be fine to have in the meantime. Like I said, I’m desperate for a working Mac that and I’m a little paranoid Apple may stop support for Intel machines(knowing how fast they stopped support for PowerPCs when the intels came out)
I saw a "thing" on ebay that said it was a 2009 15" MBP but the bottom picture of the model number looked like it was a 2010, but the screen looked like a 2012 retina. Wtf.
Hey, I am from Aruba, apple won't ship to us and I'm looking for an macstudio, found a few on ebay, from Germany and also usa, how would I tell that Im not just giving my money away
Should that 15" i9 not show a dedicated graphics card? It is running Monterey, or am I wrong. 32Gb memory is noice. That still has 2 to 4 years more life in it and if the BF keyboard acts up have it replaced.
Just purchased a new Mac Studio, it replaced an Mac Pro 2008. So far I hate it. It is does not appear to be as fast. The network keeps dropping out, which I think that I have fixed. The Bluetooth is not seeing a mac keyboard, and the mouse will just freeze at times. Not sure that this is the computer issue, but trying to use thunderbird email, and it will not read my backed up copy. I am loosing years of messages that I need.
I would never trust Apple Silicon Macs on Ebay because I can’t understand why anybody would sell them already. My line of thinking would be there would have to be something wrong with it. I mean, think of the loss. They are so new that there aren’t really suitable replacements out there yet. Pick up even an M1 Mac today and you’ll get years of support out of it.
Could you pls tell a good price for used macbook air 2020 m1 at ebay? It’ll be my first apple laptop, so I have no clue about fair price for it, I saw good items from 200 to 600$.
the best mac for sale rn is the 2017 12 inch macbook because of just how utterly cheap it is + the fact it’s stil supported on ventura unlike 2017 macbook airs
the best mac for sale rn is the 2017 12 inch macbook because of just how utterly cheap it is + the fact it’s stil supported on ventura unlike 2017 macbook airs
Thanks for the info. This really helped me make a more informed decision when purchasing a Macbook Pro on ebay.
Let's just be honest anyone looking to buy an intel Mac better have a special case use or intended not to spend much because don't look for x86 support to last forever and once it's gone well your either going to run a linux distro on it or have a fancy door stop. I wouldn't spend a lot of money on such macs at all. On the other hand if your not the least bit concerned you might be not making the best in decision.. have at it. I have a few PPC based macs and their highly out of date yet very fun to own. (but not the best way to spend money).
I'm still watching your videos on a mid 2009 MacBook A1181. "The Crackbook" as some have called my generation. What are your thoughts on using an old white MacBook from 2009 today? Im running the latest version of Catalina on mine as well
I got a 2013 MacBook Pro for only 60$ and it works great no dents no cracks it looks brand new
That 2011 13 inch that was advertised as a 3.5 GHz quad core processor, most likely has a dual core hyper threaded processor that is advertised as a quad core.
just bought a basically new 2015 macbook pro 15" with dual graphics for $290.
Hi i bought A1502 macbook pro. But it is locked and bios is also lock. Need help any idea???
This is so true I seen the lady Gaga Oreos that came out in 2020 and someone was selling them for $17k 🤣🤣🤣
Luke, thanks man I was just looking for a used mac
Trash can macs are hideous. I don't want my computer to look like a trash can or an oversized ash tray. What's next, a computer that resembles a toilet :)
You have to look for those weird Chinese Spelling. Stay away, those are scams or your getting rammed hard. Lmao
Bro that thumbnail though actually almost made me rip my eyes out 😂 RARE?!?! But also I do think this could be a good series!
Used mac holds more value than any windows laptop, even XPS are losing value @,@
Luke! I love the channel and watch daily…sometimes watching episodes for the 4th or 5th time. I have a question. I have a late 2011 MBP i5, 8gb, 500sata. I’m tempted to just sell it for anything I can get. It’s in near perfect condition. Would you sell it as a whole unit? Upgrade to SSD and try to get a bit more $, or part it out? - just asking what your preference would be. It’s just an extra laptop, no daily use here. Thanks for everything!
Yes! Once a month or so values, what's trending up, down and where's the sweet spot, the best bang for you buck!
1st laptop (2:07) - please note conflicting conditions: for parts or not working vs laptop is in a fully working condition - RUN
They do be charging high for some 2010 MacBooks with that money I can buy a 2020 model
Thanks, very handy, maybe some international listings? Australia?
17 inch MacBook pros with a broken gpu will sell for 3 times the amount of fully work 13 inch models of the same year
Luke, I bet if you had kept reading that "honest to a fault" ad there would have been a link to make the purchase off eBay. Maybe in one of the attached images.
Im from UAE is it safe to buy from EBAY? Planing to buy an Imac 2020
Someone gave me 2013 model imac I’m wondering if it’s making sense to upgrade it?
Make it a Series ✌️
You could make one "Hunt for Used Macs" video every month, or one every two months.
I typically just look on backmarket . Their prices are usually fair.
7:05 you don’t have to demonstrate anything. Inad return, they will side with a buyer no matter what
Would love to have time to keep trolling these sellers by buying then not paying for being such jerks
That's what you see them listing for. What are they actually selling for should be the true measure, right?
I got a 2010 mac boo pro for $120 and it is perfect love ebay, Got it t run mojave for dark mode
Intel Mac Mini is good if you are going to work with Windows or dual MAC/WIN system