I have a cursed white plastic 2.0GHz MacBook. First first person to email me gets it for $400. [sold]
This is sold, sorry.
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This laptop is functionally fine, but I'm sure it's somehow going to play a part in my demise. As far as I am concerned, the thing is cursed.
It began its life at CompUSA, where I bought it spontaneously as the company was going out of business. Then it sat on my desk for a year and did nothing. Then I sold it, and it was returned because of "financial difficulty." Then I sold it again, and buyer's check bounced. Then it sat on my desk for another six months, and I sold it again. That buyer then returned it because I made a typo on the specs list. And because of a misunderstanding (I suck at email) caused quite a bit of tension and anger.
I'm going to have it back again soon, and I want to get rid of this fucking thing as soon as humanly possible. So here's the deal: you give me 400 dollars, via PayPal, and I'll send you the MacBook. You agree never to ever contact me or talk to me about it again. I promise it works and comes with a power adapter. That's it. If I ever see it again, I am going to burn it.
Similarly configured MacBooks go for 600-700 on craigslist/ebay.
Specs:
White Macbook Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz Intel Processor,
13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 by 800 resolution,
250GB 7200 rpm hard drive, new keyboard/touchpad,
2GB ram,
Airport wifi and bluetooth, built-in iSight video and still camera webcam, 6x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) Built-in stereo speakers, built-in omnidirectional microphone.
(I'll even sign it.)
8 comments
Nov 05, 2009
Luis Fernando said...
I'll buy it.!
Nov 05, 2009
Craig said...
Hilarious--
Nov 05, 2009
Matt Tanase said...
awesome, we should start a wittier version of craigslist called 'shit with a story' or something that requires what role said object played in your life...
Nov 05, 2009
dustin curtis said...
Hahah, that's a great idea.
Nov 05, 2009
duckedtapedemon said...
I wonder how many deals like this take place a day on twitter, and why I don't see them.
Nov 09, 2009
Sachin said...
do you have another one....???
Nov 09, 2009
ABS said...
Gah. This reminded me of how many cursed unused items I own. I must get rid of them too. Didn't realize until now.
Nov 20, 2009
kat said...
I think you are hilarious. Found you through Smashing Magazine's post on blogazines, which made me feel inadequate since I'm a writer and design-worshiper but not a designer myself. Came here and felt better after a laugh or two. I'm a native of SF, and there are times I miss it. Your photos and humor did just that.
