How much could I get for Dell laptop?

[jer888]

how much do you guys think i could get for a Inspirion 9100?

Basic specs:

60GB 7200RPM HD

512 MB RAM

P4 3.0GHZ

Not sure about the LCD size, 14" maybe?

Removeable DVD RW drive (can be switched with floppy drive)

any rough estimates appreciated.

[Stuey]

I'm going to say $300. Seeing as how you can get a very good non-gaming laptop for $750 or so, and an ok performer for $600.

I'm basing my estimate on how much I'd personally pay for such a laptop.

[tetsuo]

When I need a quick real-world estimate, I look at what things have gone for on Ebay.

[fleeingpepper]

There's no Inspiron 9100's on ebay though...I'd say about 350-500, but 500 would be a huge stretch.

[glc]

Froogle found one for sale - $480.

[thefultonhow]

Originally Posted by fleeingpepper There's no Inspiron 9100's on ebay though...I'd say about 350-500, but 500 would be a huge stretch.

There are definitely Inspiron 9100s on eBay. Looks like they're going for $500-800 depending on specs, with a few outliers.

[jer888]

Originally Posted by thefultonhow There are definitely Inspiron 9100s on eBay. Looks like they're going for $500-800 depending on specs, with a few outliers.

yeah i was hoping at least 500 or so, seeing as how i payed 2 grand for it 2 years ago

[thefultonhow]

Put it on eBay starting at 1 cent, no reserve, and maybe with free shipping. That's the easiest way to get a lot for it. I've had very good luck selling stuff using that method. Just make sure you have a good description.

[jer888]

for some reason i cant seem to find them on ebay either, im proboly searching wrong

[thefultonhow]

Search for "Inspiron 9100" and narrow the search down to laptop computers only (not parts).

[jer888]

why do some of them have lik 23 bids with 4 days left and are up to 800 when others cant get a single bid

[thefultonhow]

Look at their starting prices -- you'll find that the ones with lower starting prices ($10 or less) generally do better. The quality of the description also affects the final sale price -- If the description is long and well-thought-out and has plenty of photos, the auction will get bid higher. Finally, eBay feedback also affects how well an auction does. You may want to sell a couple of smaller items first and get feedback on them before you sell your laptop.

BTW, don't use Buy It Now -- it just gives window shoppers a chance to end your auction without paying, and then you are out the listing fees. You should also say you will only accept PayPal and ship to US residents with a confirmed address; if they want to pay by check or money order, or are not in the US, or do not have a confirmed address with PayPal, tell them they can't bid and don't ship if they win.

[jer888]

yeah ive sold a few things on ebay not much tho

[thefultonhow]

Well if you have good seller feedback, that should be fine.