Articles in the “deals” category

Oh, the Third Time is the Charm—SOLD

Posted 3 years ago, at the start of February

eBay has done it again. Yes, they pulled my Dell listing for a second time in as many weeks! Apparently, by using the term “like new” in the title, my listing violated eBay’s keyword SPAM policy. What I can’t quite figure out is how I violated the policy when nowhere in the legal jargon does [...]

Is the 2nd time a charm?—SOLD

Posted 3 years ago, at the end of January

Let’s have another go at eBay.

SOLD! Dell Latitude D620 Notebook

Posted 3 years ago, mid-January

I’ve got a Dell notebook I’m selling. Need one, or know someone who does? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230080304599

Going once, going twice…(gone!)

Posted 4 years ago, mid-December

The lovable Jackson Latka has put a 17″ PowerBook up for sale. I know this man, and I know this computer. Both are beauts. Don’t miss this chance to scoop up a great deal and finish the title: “… sold to the man who followed this link!“ Update 15 Dec @ 2pm: Sold to some [...]

Rebate Truth

Posted 4 years ago, mid-August

After reading this, I find it to be a pure miracle that I ever got the $100 rebate check after I decided to grab a $99 HP InkJet when I bought a Mac last year. The Motley Fool gives out the goods in The Truth About Rebates. Maybe Apple is better than CompUSA. As for [...]