Buying a used T41

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Litza · #1 Post by **Litza** » Thu May 11, 2006 3:28 pm

I have finally come upon a T41 with over a year's worth of warranty and the hardware I desire-CD-RW/DVD, 40 GHD, 768 MRam, 1.6 GHz Processor. Anyone see any red flags I might be careful of?
T41 2374 TFU "premium factory warranty" until September 2007,special bid type of On Site Warranty. I called IBM, they confirmed if my serial number matches what the seller (via ebay) put in the ad that I'd be covered until September 2007.
I'm hoping I am just nervous to put out $600 plus shipping, though it certainly seems to be a great price.
Anyone have any dealings with Mtntrooper on ebay? And yes, I realize there is another forum for checking out a seller's reputation.
Any help would be appreciated!

Note from Moderator: And I very helpfully moved your message to the Marketplace forum. Perhaps you should have posted in the right place the first time, hmmm???

#2 Post by **underclocker** » Thu May 11, 2006 7:56 pm

As long as it's in fine cosmetic shape and no spill damage, you're in good shape. It is a fair price with nice spec.'s and the warranty is ideal to have.

Good luck.

t20user · #3 Post by **t20user** » Fri May 12, 2006 7:23 am

I just got my T41 on Craigslist with similar specs. I paid $550, but it was a bargain. I would have paid $600.

The only thing I wish I would have checked closer was the LCD, there is a single stuck pixel. The HD screw is also missing. If you are weary of the machine (as you should be on ebay) I would send the seller an email with questions regarding everything that might not be described. Then forget about it if the seller does not answer or dances around the question. I have had a few bad Thinkpad experiences on ebay. Good luck.

djpharoah · #4 Post by **djpharoah** » Sat May 13, 2006 6:25 pm

wow. craigslist has a lot of stuff for much cheaper prices.

I found a T42P - $700in the box. Now i dont know whether I should be suspicious of stolen goods or if the seller is hyping up their product.

Website · #5 Post by **tfflivemb2** » Sat May 13, 2006 6:41 pm

How about a T43P for $740!!

djpharoah · #6 Post by **djpharoah** » Sat May 13, 2006 7:53 pm

Something is so very wrong with these laptops being sold for very cheap.

JHEM · #7 Post by **JHEM** » Sat May 13, 2006 7:58 pm

djpharoah wrote:Something is so very wrong with these laptops being sold for very cheap.

1) Only deal with your local craigslist.

2) NEVER reply to a listing that doesn't give a location!

Regards,

James

Website · #8 Post by **tfflivemb2** » Sat May 13, 2006 8:05 pm

For the record, I wouldn't list my location in a Craiglist ad. I would only give that information after contact from a buyer that I was comfortable with. Too many psychos in the Milwaukee/Chicago area (no offense to those from there).

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