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Oh, the Third Time is the Charm—SOLD

Mark Healey — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:22:49 +0000

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 it say sellers cannot use “like new.”

So without further ado, here’s the new listing:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230087052241

If you need a great machine, or know someone who does, grab this while it’s available. It’s a beaut.

Is the 2nd time a charm?—SOLD

Mark Healey — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 02:05:17 +0000

For the second time in as many weeks, I’ve listed a Dell Latitude D620 for sale on eBay. Why have I posted it again for sale? My original listing on eBay was attacked with less than a minute to go in the auction by a “real bidder” from Nigeria who wanted my computer for his son in Michigan. Riiiigggghhhhttt. In 7 days, we’ll see what happens.

I’m hopeful for a nice winning bidder; this laptop has been good to me, and will make someone else very happy. As for my new MacBook Pro? Unbelievable.

SOLD! Dell Latitude D620 Notebook

Mark Healey — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:29:30 +0000

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!)

Mark Healey — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 01:31:12 +0000

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 guy who didn’t click through this blog.

Rebate Truth

Mark Healey — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 12:34:17 +0000

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 the VAT refund from a trip to Ireland in 2001? I guess it’s still in “processing”.