Thinkpads Forum

I'm looking for a T42p, in excellent condition, with the 15" (1600x1200) Flexview screen. I am looking for a machine with around a year of warranty remaining. I am not particularly concerned about the other specs (processor, memory, fingerprint, bluetooth, etc, etc), as long as it is not missing anything that it is supposed to have.

I will consider a similar machine with less or no warranty remaining, as long as the price reflects this.

I am not at all interested in 14" screens or machines that need work.

If you have something to offer, please PM with machine type (2373-XXX), serial number, and description of the condition. Thanks.

Still looking for one.

IBM has some for sale on their refurb site: (2373-C96)

http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/store ... Id=2576396

Given the age of the T42 line, I think it will be very hard to find one with warrenty still attached.

Thanks...I am aware of the IBM ones and that is an option- but I feel that they are a little overpriced, or priced to reflect the 2.05ghz, 2gig ram and fingerprint reader that I don't care about.

Out-of-warranty or short-warranty HTU machines are trading $500-$650 on E-bay. If I am going to pay a premium over that I more warranty. I was working a deal for one here with a year left, but that fell through (seller backed out). Hopefully another one will pop up.

Thanks.

losmeme wrote:IBM has some for sale on their refurb site: (2373-C96)

http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/store ... Id=2576396

Given the age of the T42 line, I think it will be very hard to find one with warrenty still attached.

Anyone?

I am still looking.

I have a T42p and yes the warranty on these has expired. I have added one year more for $160 or so, but I don´t know how frequent do people extend their original warranty.

Try also at your local www.craigslist.org!
It is rather sad the scarcity of these T42p with Flexview since for most people there is no need to upgrade. It is easier T43

PM sent.

Still looking.

Have you looked here?

Brad

mbarker wrote: Out-of-warranty or short-warranty HTU machines are trading $500-$650 on E-bay. If I am going to pay a premium over that I more warranty.

As you know your price range, I recommend you place this in your original ad to then quickly identify interested sellers.

rbena wrote: As you know your price range, I recommend you place this in your original ad to then quickly identify interested sellers.

I don't have a specific price range. I will pay fair market price- which as you know varies with options, condition and warranty.

Brad wrote:Have you looked here?

Brad

Yes. Apparently we couldn't reach a deal, even though I offered (a few days ago) more than the current asking price.

mbarker wrote:

Brad wrote:Have you looked here?

Brad

Yes. Apparently we couldn't reach a deal, even though I offered (a few days ago) more than the current asking price.

if you offered the asking price or more the seller should have made a deal..

its not fair to offer and then withdraw..

also, when seeking, a firm price should be offered or at least a range..

in these cases $500 to $650 seems about right for a T42p UXGA..

if i had ANY need i would grab one of those..

it was a superior thinkpad, IMO..

so, SELLERS, set a price and be ready to negotiate via PM's..
and you buyers, don't be such bottom fishers..
make a fair offer and be ready to complete a deal..
negotiations should be by PM, not in the thread..

and lets not nit-pick paypals fees..
i don't like paying their fee but they are entitled to make a profit on their investment..
asking for a 2.9% to cover, while against paypal rules (and all CC issuers rules) is done all the time..
it's none of my business..
it ism only the business of seller and buyer..

so, relax, cool your jets and enjoy the forum..

BillMorrow wrote:
if you offered the asking price or more the seller should have made a deal..

its not fair to offer and then withdraw..

I should clarify. The seller did not "withdraw" or do anything wrong in my opinion. I offered slightly more than the current figure, but my offer was a fixed figure and not +Paypal +shipping, etc.

mbarker, your offer was indeed a fixed price that included the shipping cost. But if i were to subtract the shipping cost from your offer, the sales price of the laptop would be less than what I am currently asking.

mbarker wrote:

BillMorrow wrote:
if you offered the asking price or more the seller should have made a deal..

its not fair to offer and then withdraw..

I should clarify. The seller did not "withdraw" or do anything wrong in my opinion. I offered slightly more than the current figure, but my offer was a fixed figure and not +Paypal +shipping, etc.

so mail the man a postal money order.. cost 85 cents plus postage..

thus saving the paypal fees..

reasonable people can usually come to a mutually satisifying agreement..

remember, all price negotiations should be via email or PM's..
we want to avoid a third party chiming in with a negative comment..

and thats about all i have to say on this..