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Taddy 
Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 1-Jul-2018 16:13:00
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Hi All,

I am thinking of selling my x5000/20 with 4Gb RAM, AMD 270 GPU and 120Gb SSD in an NZXT white case with tempered glass panel as I do not have enough time in the day to really enjoy it.

Where would be the best place to list this (besides the classifieds), I am happy to list it on eBay but I must admit I don't think I have ever seen a listing for an x5000, I am tempted to use Amibay but at the same time I have never used it and I am a bit apprehensive about selling it on there.

What have been your experiences and what would you recommend.

Many thanks,
Taddy

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eliyahu 
Re: Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 1-Jul-2018 16:37:46
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@Taddy

amibay is a great place, but, just make sure you're well-versed in the rules before posting. they're rather strict with moderation there. i'd also list on the classifieds here and amiga.org (if it ever returns), and post on amigans.net while you're at it. i don't imagine you'll get much traction on ebay, but ya never know.

it's a shame you're selling, though. sounds like a sweet setup.

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Taddy 
Re: Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 2-Jul-2018 9:52:09
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@eliyahu

Hi Eliyahu,

Many thanks for your suggestions, I think I will try on here and amigans.net first.

It is a shame to sell it however I feel it is just as much of a shame that it is not getting used and enjoyed as much as it should.

So if anyone is interested in a x5000 for a good price give me a shout!

Taddy.

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portarinos 
Re: Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 3-Jul-2018 2:13:57
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@Taddy

At the moment, Amibay is by far the most active Amiga related trading forum so i would suggest, take a good look at the rules and post an ad there.

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Taddy 
Re: Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 11-Jul-2018 18:42:27
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Hi All,

Many thanks for the suggestions.

I have listed it with pictures on Amibay (http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?100693-X5000-system) and had quite a bit of interest however nothing solid as of yet.

So before I list it on eBay and have to pay their outlandish figures I thought I might see if any of my fellow Amigaworld users would be interested now that it is listed.

I would be more than happy to consider any offers as I must admit I am not sure what the (used) going rate is - I would also be happy ship the components without the case and power supply.

Thanks,
Taddy

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Hypex 
Re: Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 12-Jul-2018 6:32:19
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@Taddy

What about the other side of the coin? How about using in the time of night?

I must say I have an X1000 that I also considered selling because I just wasn't getting the use out of it. I bought it with a view of replacing my AmigaOne XE but I was disappointed by the firmware being different to UBoot, it crashes easily and doesn't have menus like UBoot. It doesn't have the same Linux support like UBoot. And it is slow. It just put me off. When your old computer boots to Workbench in 40 seconds and your new one takes 1 minute and 40 seconds it doesn't give you much encouragement. Plus some software crashed or just didn't work at all.

I once tried to see if there was any interest in my X1000 as a test. I took it to my local Amiga club on an auction day and put it on the bench. I don't think they understood it. They just didn't understand. I had to explain what it was and what it does and I just got back blank stares. I got some vague offer but it didn't even cover the cost of the case let alone one of the dual BluRay drives! So nope I'm keeping it!

However my A1 started going belly up last week, battery died and then a few days later my PSU blew. I rebuilt it using a spare but my drives went missing and I just decided to give up and transfer all my files to the X1000 and put in place. Then update it to the latest drivers and software so it all works well. But I need a new video card because my old 9200SE is actually superior with 3d.

Well this may not help you with your sale but thought I would share.

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Taddy 
Re: Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 16-Aug-2018 18:25:01
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Hi All,

Just to update this and due to requests, I am happy to sell just the MB, SSD, GPU and OS for £750.
I would include postage to the UK but would need to get a quote for other locations.

Taddy

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pavlor 
Re: Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 16-Aug-2018 19:00:51
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@Taddy

Really good price, I hope you will find buyer quickly!

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Templario 
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Posted on 16-Aug-2018 19:29:03
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@pavlor
838,8 euros

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pavlor 
Re: Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 16-Aug-2018 19:40:28
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@Templario

Yeah. I´m tempted to place bid myself. Even with added shipping cost to the Czech Republic, it is really nice price.

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bennymee 
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Posted on 16-Aug-2018 19:58:18
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@Taddy

That is a very nice price.

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Trixie 
Re: Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 16-Aug-2018 20:07:33
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@pavlor

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I´m tempted to place bid myself. Even with added shipping cost to the Czech Republic, it is really nice price.

Then go for it! I paid almost the same price for my first Sam440ep nine years ago

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Re: Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 16-Aug-2018 20:38:12
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@Taddy

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realize 
Re: Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 17-Aug-2018 3:16:44
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@portarinos

I would completely avoid amibay. The control freaks that run it are insane. They want to control the used amiga market. Plus you have ZERO protection with fraud. Use ebay and paypal so you are protected.

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tlosm 
Re: Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 17-Aug-2018 7:48:04
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@Taddy

yes use ebay and start an auction with start prize of £900
because you can earn for sure more money and gave and have protection by frauds.

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Posted on 17-Aug-2018 8:14:31
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@realize

if you use Paypal on Amibay or other sites and no gift, you can get your money back.

Last edited by bennymee on 17-Aug-2018 at 08:14 AM.

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Taddy 
Re: Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 17-Aug-2018 17:23:48
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Thank you all for your suggestions.

I must admit I do find Amibay a bit of a mine field with all of the rules - I can’t help but feel it would put people off posting there!

If I don’t sell here of on Amibay I will list on eBay.

For the record I will only take PayPal and will only ship by a fully tracked and insured Courier.

Taddy

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JimIgou 
Re: Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 17-Aug-2018 19:10:03
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@tlosm

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yes use ebay and start an auction with start prize of £900 because you can earn for sure more money and gave and have protection by frauds.


I'd second that. You should be able to get more than what you've mentioned, and fraud protection makes it my choice as a marketplace.

That is a great price, btw.

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Taddy 
Re: Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 18-Aug-2018 7:14:54
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@JimIgou

No listed on EBay https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F263886083110

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Rudei 
Re: Best place to sell my x5000/20
Posted on 20-Aug-2018 12:41:48
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@Taddy

Did it sell on Ebay?

Regards,
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