**SOLD**: T23 2647-9LU

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#1 Post by **Harryc** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:47 am

I am looking for some input into pricing a T23 for sale. What's this machine worth?

T23 2647-9LU
XP Pro installed
PIII-M 1.13GHz
640MB RAM
40.0GB 5400 RPM HDD
14.1 SXGA+(1400x1050) TFT LCD
DVD/CDRW Combo Drive
Internal 802.11b/g wireless (Intel)
Modem
Ethernet
IBM Secure Chip
TV out
Li-Ion battery
AC Adapter (4.5A)

What's been done to it - brand new backlight, done by James from this forum. Brand new T30 Li-Ion battery 4.4AH. New keyboard.

Condition - 9.5 out of 10. No scratches on the top cover or LCD. No dead pixels, no LCD issues. I don't know that I'd call it mint condition, but it is a close second to it.

pianowizard · #2 Post by **pianowizard** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:48 am

Looks like an excellent T23. Is the COA for Windows XP?

Phazer · #3 Post by **Phazer** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:52 am

Considering eBay pricing and prices on here, plus the ugrades/options, $300.00-350.00 would probably see it disappear really quick. I'd actually expect this to go for over $400.00 in an auction atmosphere.

#4 Post by **Harryc** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:52 am

P.W. - Nope, win2K. I can put win2k on it as an alternative.

#5 Post by **dorronto** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:56 am

Phazer wrote:Considering eBay pricing and prices on here, plus the ugrades/options, $300.00-350.00 would probably see it disappear really quick. .

I pretty much agree with this Harry. Sounds good. When you put it up for sale some pics would help....

Ron

#6 Post by **Harryc** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:01 am

Thanks Ron and Phaser. I'll post some pictures on Wednesday, and price it in the range you mentioned.

synchromesh · #7 Post by **synchromesh** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:59 am

Phazer wrote:Considering eBay pricing and prices on here, plus the ugrades/options, $300.00-350.00 would probably see it disappear really quick. I'd actually expect this to go for over $400.00 in an auction atmosphere.

I doubt it. Considering that most lower end T4x systems can be had in this price range ($300+) I don't think a T23 would sell. I'm thinking more in $200-275 range. Most T2x systems are under $200 now. These are Craigslist/forums prices, eBay might fetch a little more but imho $400 is unrealistic.

I sold a T42 recently. It did have a small scratch on the SXGA+ screen but sold for $320 and it was still definitely better than a T23, scratch or not.

ajkula66 · #8 Post by **ajkula66** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 12:29 pm

T23 still has a huge following as a model, and ones with these specs are very hard to find. I've sold one here months ago for close to $400 if I remember correctly...

If it were mine I doubt I'd consider any offers under $350.

Great machine that needs the right buyer.

Best of luck with the sale, Harry.

pianowizard · #9 Post by **pianowizard** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:15 pm

synchromesh wrote:Considering that most lower end T4x systems can be had in this price range ($300+) I don't think a T23 would sell.

I agree that the average laptop user would rather buy a T4* in this price range. But Thinkpad enthusiasts would be willing to spend >$300 on this T23, because they know that the T2* is more reliable than the T4*, and that a near-mint T23 with these specs is getting very hard to find -- the rarity increases this unit's value.

I say start with $380 shipped and see what happens.

#10 Post by **gator** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:36 pm

Harry, thats an awesome T23, looks almost similar to mine. I am very partial towards the T2x after owning a T22 and a T23 now, I'd have happily paid atleast $300 if I had the money - considering that it is near mint, I think it is easily worth more.

Phazer · #11 Post by **Phazer** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:49 pm

With SXGA, internal wireless, & a new backlight . . . .dang . . . . that stuff alone would cost you $200.00 easily to add to an existing T23.

Harry . . . if you could bump up to 512, (or better yet, 1gig) of ram, this would be a kick-butt system.

Just wish I had more spare money . . . .

pianowizard · #12 Post by **pianowizard** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:57 pm

Phazer wrote:Harry . . . if you could bump up to 512, (or better yet, 1gig) of ram

It already has 640MB of RAM!

#13 Post by **Harryc** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:11 pm

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it.
A sale is now pending on this machine.

Phazer · #14 Post by **Phazer** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:15 pm

Ooooppppsss . . . my bad, (again).

I guess the eyes saw it, but the brain didn't register . . .

zillac · #15 Post by **zillac** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:47 pm

Please put me in line : )

#16 Post by **Harryc** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:57 pm

zillac, will do.

babyman1737 · #17 Post by **babyman1737** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:53 pm

How do you guys find the prices on these laptops and how do you sell them? I try selling T20's for $100, T42's for $300, and finding a buyer isn't easy. I see some comparable laptops sell for over $100 more. I don't get it. If I were selling the T23, I would personally price it around $170 or $200 at most depending on condition.

#18 Post by **gator** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:58 pm

babyman1737, HarryC has been selling here for a while now, people just know him better. Also, this T23 is a really good one - one of the best models available with all the bells and whistles. The machine is in mint shape as well with a new backlight/keyboard ... As been mentioned before, this is an enthusiast's machine.

And I will add that your prices were excellent ... just give it time.

Phazer · #19 Post by **Phazer** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:59 pm

The best I can say . . . T23's seem to be in a class by themselves and have a very loyal following.

BTW . . I think Ray is their leader.

#20 Post by **Harryc** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:03 pm

Phazer wrote: BTW . . I think Ray is their leader.

Ray is our leader....

#21 Post by **rkawakami** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:41 pm

Somebody mention my name?

I love T23s with SXGA+ and internal wireless... 2647-HNU, 2647-5NU, 2647-9SK, 2647-5SU, 2647-9NU (sold)

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