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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[@ygiagam]

I would like to see a series like this. You present lots of good information. Thanks!

[@omegablade89]

Series… things are always changing and it’s nice to have updated listings and info

[@RyanRRodriguez]

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!

[@stephenmusic69420]

wow i’m shocked your gpu hasn’t de-soldered yet that’s dope! hope it keeps chugging for a few more years

[@RyanRRodriguez]

@@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.

[@bobweiram6321]

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.

[@bradleycochran4595]

Definitely make it a series, it is fun to see what is out there. Maybe also occasionly do a windows version.

[@luciascarlet]

Agreed, I'd also like to see Luke cover more Windows PC's every now and then myself.

[@dimakonstanta1868]

Go for series - we love old Macs 😀

[@Sunsmasher1]

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! ☺️

[@mudgabe]

Hey Luke, love your show. One of my favorites on KZbin! 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!

[@HarrisonGray]

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 :)

[@martin-1965]

Thanks Luke - great overview of the used mac market and some great tips for eBay searching 👍

[@hyun-shik7327]

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.

[@prince-roblox5444]

"So, come with me! Let's go shopping!" he literally sounded like a dad LMAO

[@DamianMontero]

I really enjoy your shopping on ebay segments! It's fun and great information as always. MOAR!!!!

[@ekennedy6645]

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!

[@dbedford1000]

Great idea for a series Luke - to help viewers recognise good and bad buys.

[@awesometurtle4960]

Thanks for a great informative video! I would definitely want to see videos like this again in the future.

[@tellyintokyo]

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.

[@chrishuston4445]

Phenomenal video, thank you very much for taking the time and effort putting it together.

[@BilisNegra]

12:30 I was expecting "...and a Fusion drive that you SHOULD upgrade".

This should definitely be a series!

[@theartistchair_]

God I miss these videos thanks Luke for bringing them back!

[@Lets-Take-Pictures]

The Luke Miani Shopping Network is and always has been my favorite part of this channel.

[@dwebb1935]

Pls keep this as a series. Your commentary is amusing!

[@sky.london]

Love this content, back to proper old school Luke content 😝

[@ctl46]

Yes Luke, we would love this as a series bro!

[@losermonkey666]

Thank you. I didn’t know most of this stuff, like open box and misleading listings.

[@davidallen3158]

This should definitely be a series

[@tonywalters1027]

Thanks for the info. This really helped me make a more informed decision when purchasing a Macbook Pro on ebay.

[@bryans8656]

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.

[@typhfanuwu7526]

I found a 2020 m1 air on a pawn shop for 300$

[@IgnoreSolutions]

I’m still using my trash can as my primary desktop, even despite owning a 14”

[@imdyinginside1919]

@@typhfanuwu7526 hard to believe but not impossible

[@Der_Ingenieur]

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.

[@mirkofrollano1265]

Yes. Definitely want to see more of this!

[@TheMallycat]

An informative and useful video as always. Thanks a lot.

[@nikolan123]

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.

[@aceonweb]

Currently looking for some used macs, this was super helpful.

[@vipertt100]

The madness continues.....yes definitely should be recurring love these. ❤️

[@Streamlined955]

What an interesting video! eBay is sooooo confusing. I’m not one of your regular subscribers but this would turn me into one.

[@respect386]

Make this a series, loved it!!

[@JonTrott]

Appreciate the concept of "less is more" re doing searches on ebay. I often put in more info and as you point out the results end up getting pretty goofy. As far as the machines you were looking at here... my predeliction would be to opt either for something older (the 2011-2012 years being my favorites) or for something way up at the M1 end of the pond. That trashcan - hey, I remember that video you did about how ungreat it was! As far as follow-ups... yeah, digging into various model years / models... and maybe even a "shopping for Mac parts" episode. Dang that is a hassle if one isn't very careful. (Ex: a 2011 vs 2012 matte screen purchase... they are NOT the same.) Anyway, another great outing from ya. Thanks.

[@williameverets2736]

Thank You your new video it helps. like series. helps understand what is under the Hood.

[@veez.]

Extremely informative video!

[@josegallo4261]

I love this series!! Make more videos with tips and tricks on how to buy a Macbook on eBay.

[@jeffffff]

Its pretty useful to check the sold listings to see what people are actually paying.

[@harrydsgn]

Definitely would appreciate a series like this, but maybe not too frequent. Something like a quarterly update might be nice!

[@c99oh]

Definitely make a series. I do like your eBay search videos.

[@Chevy-jordan]

New video idea for Luke: Putting an M1 Mac Mini into a spares and parts 2013 Trashcan MacPro or even a G4 Cube body.

[@mrbaris0]

i would like to see it as a series. it would be helpful for people like a guide to find good deals

[@Technocrat.]

Also, ppl take a screenshot of the eBay listing, as after they sell it, they sometimes change listing.

[@alisonmcgregor2002]

yes! make it a series! i love laughing at the horribly expensive prices that these people put these things up for

[@Khaja_966]

Luke, thanks man I was just looking for a used mac

[@Epicgamer_Mac]

Great video. Let's have a series on this!

[@johngammon963]

great content, subbed

[@AusNetFan13]

Normally when I’m shopping for a used Mac, I also run MacTracker along side of the browser. Great to have the specs on hand when looking at the listings.

[@solarrobot]

Hey Luke, please continue this series!

[@borabulan435]

Please make it a series Luke, thanks!

[@AmirulHamizan]

Would love to see this more Luke

[@gaigedespain3857]

this should for sure be a series

[@MaiElizabeth]

Definitely should be a series so we can know which mac is worth buying if the price is down and we might be interested to get a used one for any purposes.

[@RA10Premium]

Keep this series going! But do a twist, let the community vote on 2 that you should buy, the best and the worst.

[@tutengenezemuziki]

Upvote for Shopping Series....Loved this one.☝🏾

[@maltomeal3]

As a non Mac user who sometimes flips Macs, I find your eBay shipping videos useful.

[@calliecorro5903]

Would love this to be a series on the channel!

[@DocBrownAg]

yes! make a series of this!!

[@leolucas4922]

Thank you so much, it helped me!

[@stever1514]

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.

[@ken1w]

A few years ago, before Apple announced Apple Silicon transition, I was looking for a used “trash can” 2013 Mac Pro. I think they look cool too. I was still using a 2011 Mac mini (last one with FireWire and discreet graphics) which had the older Mini DisplayPort style Thunderbolt port like 2013 Mac Pro. Ended up finding a sale on a new (old design) 2017 MacBook Air (wide silver bezel). Found out I really enjoyed using a modern Mac laptop. The smaller screen was more usable than I imagined and not being tied to desk clutter was great. So now I have M1 13-inch MacBook Pro (instead of M1 Mac mini), just recently purchased. My favorite Apple computer this century.

[@CarlosStorms]

Luke could make these eBay videos once a month, and I'd watch them! very interesting to compare notes

[@BobbinsB]

Great Video I loved it ! Its a big YES! for me, wished I had this guide before, but mercifully I found a bargain, of a MacBook Pro and I went for an "Apple Refurb" for an iMac and never looked back. Fairly uninitiated at the used game as the last Mac before that I had was a Bondi OS8 then OS9 but I consider I was lucky. This would be great for folks that want to get in to the Apple "ecosystem" thing but dont have "a Shed load of Money."

[@andrewzumbach8151]

Yes! Once a month or so values, what's trending up, down and where's the sweet spot, the best bang for you buck!

[@UmWhatTheSigma.]

Make it a series I love these videos

[@sealinski]

Luke, I would be interested in a series on how to look for good buys, and see scams on eBay (and any other sites). IMHO.

[@xX_cumtech_Xx]

YESSS PLEASE DO A SERIES!!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@bashdachivo]

A lot to learn from these videos

[@recoil551]

I would love to see a 2nd part to this video

[@DavidMussington]

This should be a recurring series!

[@AgentKSD]

This would be a great like yearly series

[@Fredisaviewer]

It would be cool to have this as a recurring series.

[@Ghoulstille]

So many Junk Merchants on ebay. It's an endurance challenge searching through the crap. This could def be a series.

[@Alex.Kirkpatrick]

As someone who was just outbid on like 3 M1 MacBook Airs I'll be sure to use the filters and sort by buy it now. I think this would make a great series.

[@Di_Genius123]

Do a part 2 to this Luke!

[@GarbanzoBeansFan]

Loved it, more videos plz

[@robertmatrai2189]

Yes, series please!!!!

[@izaaakolindho]

I need an iMac episode next!

[@GiancarloCarccamo]

Great video

[@seansutton4836]

As many have said, a series would be great!

[@1BSDjunkie]

Interesting video! You could mention iMac Tracker so us non-tech people could verify specs.

[@Darwin-dj9jj]

Finally the old miani.

[@chuckgaulke6219]

You should do this as a series and maybe look at some pcs on eBay

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

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.

[@1janik]

I'm kinda surprised you don't have a video out yet on the Apple Self Service Repair program being extended to the new MacBooks. Looking forward to it but also no rush :)

[@mccanopy]

This should be a recurring series

[@DanielMunoz-cj9ik]

Good series, it’s what the people (I) want

[@Nick-ul2nu]

Yeah some people have issues with the base model m2 MacBook Air but for what I need a Mac for as a music producer it works perfectly compared to my old intel macs

[@morganwin350]

It would make a good series, buyers guides would be another good series, I am known as the family Mac guy and having a video series to recommend to people looking for macs would be great.

[@neIgn]

More good used mac deals and the best 1000 value apple ecosystem videos. Used to love those

[@dpetershagen]

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!

[@MIKEDOMO]

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.

[@MichaelSidneyTimpson]

My trashcan is still going strong!

[@bribag2615]

„15 inches is all I need“😂😂

[@calvinsmock302]

Yes it should be a series

[@DanielJacksonMusic]

Bro that thumbnail though actually almost made me rip my eyes out 😂 RARE?!?! But also I do think this could be a good series!

[@TheBasementChannel]

Was using my TiBook G4 with osx10.1 today. Seemed fine, don’t think I’ll need to upgrade yet.