Quote: Originally posted by Earth Mk. II: I hope this one actually makes it. So do I. But I'm starting to freak out. It's been 10 minutes and they still haven't …

I hope this one actually makes it. If it doesn't, I'll be convinced that the martians don't want us spying on their tea parties.

This is nerve-wracking. I can't take it. They had indications that it was bouncing on the surface, but now it's gone silent.

Updates here: http://spaceflightnow.com/mars/mera/statustextonly.html Just refresh the page. Dunno if it survived yet.

I am considering going for a PB on eBay. In the interest of saving myself some serious bucks, I thought of bidding on a 867MHz TiBook DVI that current stands at $690. The thing is…

I would never buy a computer on ebay. Just too risky IMO but i know of people who have gotten good TiBooks on ebay.

I ditto the above. I buy lots of stuff on ebay -- just got InDesign CS last month for a VERY reasonable price, in fact -- but would never buy a computer. Way too many things to go …

just do your research on the seller. i try not to buy from newer sellers, or if they have any negative feedback. its a tough call. i like to email the seller and ask a basic quest…

Quote: Originally posted by Blizzake: Find someone that has a good auction with a buy it now at a "fair price" (more than you want to pay) and talk to him a few times an…

w/ the number of fake transactions on eBay, i personally would never buy a computer from eBay ... furthermore, i would recommend to my friends/family/etc to never buy a computer on…

For what its worth....about 18 months ago, I found a Tibook on ebay that was a good deal at the time....2000.00 for computer that was listed at the Apple store for 2800.00. I cont…

FWIW, I have sold about a dozen Powerbooks over the years on eBay. Everybody that purchased one was happy and gave me positive feedback. Its obvious there are bad seeds out there,…

Quote: Originally posted by Hoops Coach: For what its worth....about 18 months ago, I found a Tibook on ebay that was a good deal at the time....2000.00 for computer tha…

I dunno...I'd have to see the computer...link? In all seriousness, though, I don't think I'd make a big purchase through ebay.

but if u get the right person u can get a good deal. try to find something local and meet the person to see the product. my friend spent 1400 and got a 867 12 inch powerbook 640ra…

Check out this article, found via Mac-Mike: http://www.macnet2.com/more.php?id=434_0_1_0

Quote: Originally posted by Karim: FWIW, I have sold about a dozen Powerbooks over the years on eBay. Everybody that purchased one was happy and gave me positive feedbac…

I've sold my last 3 Pbooks off eBay, and had pretty good experiences (except for one person that clumsily tried to pull a scam...it was almost comical watching them try to lure me …

I just got a brand new 17 inch 1GHz powerbook off of ebay for $1,500 with out any problems what so ever. obviously i researched the seller and made sure that he actually had the ma…

I really get a kick out of people commenting on eBay. Whenever somebody has a piece of crap they want to sell, folks seem to suggest selling it on eBay. Whenever somebody wants t…

No, I don't think I would buy a PowerBook off of eBay. I'd rather just go to the store and buy it; or order it from a reputable online retailer.

as others have mentioned you win some you loose some.....on ebay.... I have no problems buying things $100 or less as I can stand to loose that much on a deal that goes sour... I…

Brand new, probably not. Used, older models, sure. I've sold a few lower-end items over the past six months, as well as bought some. It all depends on your level of risk tolerance.…

Like others here, I've sold PBs over eBay, and lots of other things, too. I have a 100% positive feedback rating and am very careful when I buy. I guess one way to think of it is …

Well, i have personally sold many powerbooks on ebay and they are all in exactly the condition I state and everyone who has bought one has been satisfied and left postive feedback …