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Community => Business => Topic started by: ben says on January 19, 2015, 08:25:05 AM

Title: Help with a Mac (& Selling a Mac): Local Businesses?
Post by: ben says on January 19, 2015, 08:25:05 AM
Hi all:

Easy enough to find people to work on PCs. Wondering if anyone has a "go-to" business when it comes to tech support/help w/ a Mac? Don't want to use the "Genius Bar" if I don't have to...

Furthermore, anyone know where to sell a Mac? Not about to pawn it (I'm not that desperate for money, but even so, I know it's worth more than the price I'll get from a pawn shop).

FWIW, it's a 21.5 inch, mid-2011 iMac running OS X Yosemite. Great condition, perfect really. Simply don't use it. (I already have an iPhone, iPad, and MacBook Air...)
Title: Re: Help with a Mac (& Selling a Mac): Local Businesses?
Post by: coredumped on January 19, 2015, 10:12:16 AM
Craigslist to sell it, craigslist for probably both too. When meeting people, just make sure to meet somewhere well lit, etc. I've never had any problems but use your common sense and you should be fine.

A lot of forums on line allow people to post things for sale after a user has so many posts or has been a member for a certain amount of time. Maybe MJ could do something like that.
Title: Re: Help with a Mac (& Selling a Mac): Local Businesses?
Post by: spuwho on January 19, 2015, 11:17:46 AM
Www.jaxmacguy.com is an option.
Title: Re: Help with a Mac (& Selling a Mac): Local Businesses?
Post by: JimInJax on March 31, 2015, 10:38:54 AM
There is a place on Hodges, just north of JTB (in the Publix center) that says they work on Mac on their sign.
Title: Re: Help with a Mac (& Selling a Mac): Local Businesses?
Post by: menace1069 on April 29, 2015, 09:26:23 AM
Quote from: coredumped on January 19, 2015, 10:12:16 AM
Craigslist to sell it, craigslist for probably both too. When meeting people, just make sure to meet somewhere well lit, etc. I've never had any problems but use your common sense and you should be fine.

A lot of forums on line allow people to post things for sale after a user has so many posts or has been a member for a certain amount of time. Maybe MJ could do something like that.
The only issue with that is you would have to meet in a place where there is power so that you can show the buyer that it works.
Title: Re: Help with a Mac (& Selling a Mac): Local Businesses?
Post by: Crabernacle on April 29, 2015, 10:55:51 AM
I'd suggest a bank as a meetup location. Well lit, usually has an armed guard on duty, avoids inviting a stranger over or carrying cash to an unknown location, and most crucially has electricity. You may have an easier time if you use your own bank. Just let them know what you're doing and it should be alright. Bonus points for being able to deposit the money immediately, if you're so inclined.   
Title: Re: Help with a Mac (& Selling a Mac): Local Businesses?
Post by: InnerCityPressure on April 29, 2015, 01:51:36 PM
I'll give you $10 more than the pawn shop ;)
Title: Re: Help with a Mac (& Selling a Mac): Local Businesses?
Post by: coredumped on April 29, 2015, 01:57:12 PM
Quote from: menace1069 on April 29, 2015, 09:26:23 AM
The only issue with that is you would have to meet in a place where there is power so that you can show the buyer that it works.

Doesn't everyone have a power inverter in their car?:) If not yeah, then you'd have to find somewhere that has an outlet.
Title: Re: Help with a Mac (& Selling a Mac): Local Businesses?
Post by: Dog Walker on April 29, 2015, 02:57:07 PM
Bill Lewis of xTreme Computing is a Mac specialist and will come to your business.  You can text or call him at (904) 813-9455.  xtreme.com
Title: Re: Help with a Mac (& Selling a Mac): Local Businesses?
Post by: menace1069 on April 29, 2015, 03:57:12 PM
Quote from: coredumped on April 29, 2015, 01:57:12 PM
Quote from: menace1069 on April 29, 2015, 09:26:23 AM
The only issue with that is you would have to meet in a place where there is power so that you can show the buyer that it works.

Doesn't everyone have a power inverter in their car?:) If not yeah, then you'd have to find somewhere that has an outlet.
My '74 Pinto barely has an operable 8-track, nevermind a power inverter.  8)