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Economy => Goods => Topic started by: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 12:45:51 AM

Title: HP Computer
Post by: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 12:45:51 AM

EDIT: No longer selling here, use eBay if you would like to buy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-ProBook-6460b-QY530US-14-LED-Notebook-Core-i5-i5-2540M-2-6GHz-/170824973884?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item27c5f63e3c#ht_500wt_1156

My Dad's friend is able to get this computer brand new for $750 through his company.

http://www.bing.com/shopping/hp-probook-6460b-qy530us-14-led-notebook-core-i5-i5-2540m-2/p/CAE4B6AB81B013835005?q=hp+probook+6460b+i5+2.6+ghz&lpq=hp%20probook%206460b%20i5%202.6%20ghz&qpvt=hp+probook+6460b+i5+2.6+ghz&FORM=HURE

I was wondering if anyone would be interested in purchasing for $950 each.

I will only accept BTC through bit-pay or Western-Union. This might scream scam but this is just for my own protection. I own and operate a legitimate website hosting business - www.tizzytazzy.com, so running away with your money just isn't worth it to me.

Shipping would be free (anywhere around the world) and should arrive within one week of payment.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: vampire on April 15, 2012, 01:35:03 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 12:45:51 AM

My Dad's friend is able to get this computer brand new for $750 through his company.

http://www.bing.com/shopping/hp-probook-6460b-qy530us-14-led-notebook-core-i5-i5-2540m-2/p/CAE4B6AB81B013835005?q=hp+probook+6460b+i5+2.6+ghz&lpq=hp%20probook%206460b%20i5%202.6%20ghz&qpvt=hp+probook+6460b+i5+2.6+ghz&FORM=HURE

I was wondering if anyone would be interested in purchasing for $950 each.

I will only accept BTC through bit-pay or Western-Union. This might scream scam but this is just for my own protection. I own and operate a legitimate website hosting business - www.tizzytazzy.com, so running away with your money just isn't worth it to me.

Shipping would be free (anywhere around the world) and should arrive within one week of payment.

Hmmm a friend of your dad ?

http://compare.ebay.com/like/350552341981?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 02:57:40 AM

Quote from: vampire on April 15, 2012, 01:35:03 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 12:45:51 AM

Hmmm a friend of your dad ?

http://compare.ebay.com/like/350552341981?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

First off that isn't the same laptop specs, and second -that is eBay.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: lolwut on April 15, 2012, 02:58:37 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 02:57:40 AM

Quote from: vampire on April 15, 2012, 01:35:03 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 12:45:51 AM

Hmmm a friend of your dad ?

http://compare.ebay.com/like/350552341981?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

First off that isn't the same laptop specs, and second -that is eBay.

you're off to a terrible start.....

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 03:00:10 AM

Quote from: lolwut on April 15, 2012, 02:58:37 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 02:57:40 AM

Quote from: vampire on April 15, 2012, 01:35:03 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 12:45:51 AM

Hmmm a friend of your dad ?

http://compare.ebay.com/like/350552341981?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

First off that isn't the same laptop specs, and second -that is eBay.

you're off to a terrible start.....

Everything sold on eBay is going to be cheaper than retail obviously, and again the specs aren't the same. My processor is faster.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 03:02:37 AM

Quote from: vampire on April 15, 2012, 01:35:03 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 12:45:51 AM

Hmmm a friend of your dad ?

http://compare.ebay.com/like/350552341981?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

Here is that laptop, pretty much the same price listed on eBay.

http://www.bing.com/shopping/hp-probook-6460b-14-core-i5-2410m-windows-7-pro-64-bit-4/p/C1BD54BD388C78A10001?q=886111583812&lpf=0&lpq=886111583812&FORM=EGCA&lppc=16

::)

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: Drifter on April 15, 2012, 04:03:37 AM

http://www.macconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?sku=12702915&cm_mmc=Base-_-12702915-_-New-_-WN88&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=12702915
Same as yours.

Price:$859.00

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 04:50:06 AM

Quote from: Drifter on April 15, 2012, 04:03:37 AM

http://www.macconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?sku=12702915&cm_mmc=Base-_-12702915-_-New-_-WN88&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=12702915
Same as yours.

Price:$859.00

EDIT
That laptop is only expandable to 8GB memory, mine is expandable to 16GB.

Guys please stop derailing my thread, this is getting very annoying. :(

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: LoupGaroux on April 15, 2012, 04:59:20 AM

Actually it's getting comparative. And your offer comes off sounding like not such a great deal. Flip 'em for $800 and you might find some buyers, looking to blatantly make a 30% mark off folks isn't that desirable. And the whole "Dad's Friend through work" thing? Tired, lame and pure bullshit. Have a good day scammer, not fools here.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: newdude on April 15, 2012, 05:55:35 AM

Quote from: LoupGaroux on April 15, 2012, 04:59:20 AM

Preach!!!!

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: Bitcoin Oz on April 15, 2012, 06:00:26 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 04:50:06 AM

Quote from: Drifter on April 15, 2012, 04:03:37 AM

http://www.macconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?sku=12702915&cm_mmc=Base-_-12702915-_-New-_-WN88&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=12702915
Same as yours.

Price:$859.00

EDIT
That laptop is only expandable to 8GB memory, mine is expandable to 16GB.

Guys please stop derailing my thread, this is getting very annoying. :(

Theres always bitmit :)

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 07:09:46 AM

Quote from: LoupGaroux on April 15, 2012, 04:59:20 AM

Its not "getting comparative", I provided all legitimate links to what I'm selling and you can clearly see how much these laptops are going for. Failed attempts have shown very similar but not the same laptops. First one being a slower processor, and the second being that you can't upgrade to 16GB and 8GB is the max.

Bluntly claiming someone is a scammer is just outright bullying, kiddish and ignorant. Welcome to the bitcoin community. ::)

I own and operate a legitimate business and have also operated and worked with ones in the past. If you need some rep I also have been a member of WebHostingTalk (#1 hosting forum) since 2005 and have rep there. http://www.webhostingtalk.com/member.php?u=129054

This is no bullshit, I'm even buying this laptop for myself and will show anyone the tracking # as proof if they want to be skeptical.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: copumpkin on April 15, 2012, 07:29:00 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 07:09:46 AM

Bluntly claiming someone is a scammer is just outright bullying, kiddish and ignorant. Welcome to the bitcoin community. ::)

I agree, and have tried multiple times on this forum to stop people from slinging the term around with no provocation. I'm obviously ineffective :)

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 07:09:46 AM

I own and operate a legitimate business and have also operated and worked with ones in the past. If you need some rep I also have been a member of WebHostingTalk (#1 hosting forum) since 2005 and have rep there. http://www.webhostingtalk.com/member.php?u=129054

This is no bullshit, I'm even buying this laptop for myself and will show anyone the tracking # as proof if they want to be skeptical.

Then you'll know that it isn't really very good business practice to tell people how much of a mark-up you're putting on an item. Everyone knows merchants make a profit off items they sell, but you generally don't want to tell them how much it is right as you're trying to sell it to them.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: Garr255 on April 15, 2012, 07:57:24 AM

Quote from: LoupGaroux on April 15, 2012, 04:59:20 AM

...not fools here.

Indeed we aren't ;)

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 08:04:23 AM

Quote from: copumpkin on April 15, 2012, 07:29:00 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 07:09:46 AM

Bluntly claiming someone is a scammer is just outright bullying, kiddish and ignorant. Welcome to the bitcoin community. ::)

I agree, and have tried multiple times on this forum to stop people from slinging the term around with no provocation. I'm obviously ineffective :)

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 07:09:46 AM

I thought about this before posting, but sometimes I'm just too honest. This laptop retails for a lot more than I'm reselling and no one has yet to find a website or even eBay auction where you can find cheaper or even close to what I'm offering.

Your saving $500+ even with the markup.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: hongus on April 15, 2012, 08:07:37 AM

Found you!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-ProBook-6460b-QY530US-14-LED-Notebook-Core-i5-i5-2540M-2-6GHz-/170824973884?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item27c5f63e3c#ht_500wt_1156

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 08:12:40 AM

Quote from: hongus on April 15, 2012, 08:07:37 AM

Found you!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-ProBook-6460b-QY530US-14-LED-Notebook-Core-i5-i5-2540M-2-6GHz-/170824973884?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item27c5f63e3c#ht_500wt_1156

Now find someone else offering the same laptop for the same deal. ;)

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: Raoul Duke on April 15, 2012, 08:36:01 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 08:12:40 AM

Quote from: hongus on April 15, 2012, 08:07:37 AM

Found you!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-ProBook-6460b-QY530US-14-LED-Notebook-Core-i5-i5-2540M-2-6GHz-/170824973884?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item27c5f63e3c#ht_500wt_1156

Now find someone else offering the same laptop for the same deal. ;)

HP? ORLY? I would consider it for a doorstop lol and if you paid me $950 to use it ;)

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: xurious on April 15, 2012, 10:03:13 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 02:57:40 AM

Quote from: vampire on April 15, 2012, 01:35:03 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 12:45:51 AM

Hmmm a friend of your dad ?

http://compare.ebay.com/like/350552341981?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

First off that isn't the same laptop specs, and second -that is eBay.

You get a bigger hard drive, with a slighly slower processor for $200 less. Plus Tigerdirect has a mountain of rep, even if it is ebay. Not to mention a warranty (not completely sure on HP's warranty policy, but would you accept a DOA laptop for a warranty?)

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: newdude on April 15, 2012, 11:20:13 AM

Quote from: hongus on April 15, 2012, 08:07:37 AM

Found you!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-ProBook-6460b-QY530US-14-LED-Notebook-Core-i5-i5-2540M-2-6GHz-/170824973884?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item27c5f63e3c#ht_500wt_1156

This fool thinks he will get $900 or so for a HP. I wouldnt wipe my ass with a HP.

http://www.v7n.com/forums/attachments/forum-lobby/1132d1134543723-lmao-owned-pic-003.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/831/36f1x6.jpg/)

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: Shadow383 on April 15, 2012, 11:47:33 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 07:09:46 AM

So why are you trying to sell to us via a couple of different irreversible payment methods, and also on ebay with no rep?

Seriously, I think the majority of us have been offered the opportunity to buy cheap laptops through western union before... Usually from guys in nigeria...

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: rjk on April 15, 2012, 11:52:04 AM

Damnit guys, why the fuck do you have to chase away the entrepreneurs? If no one wants it, STFU and it will die from infant mortality, but no need for all the bullshit.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: gamer4156 on April 15, 2012, 01:23:14 PM

Quote from: rjk on April 15, 2012, 11:52:04 AM

Damnit guys, why the fuck do you have to chase away the entrepreneurs? If no one wants it, STFU and it will die from infant mortality, but no need for all the bullshit.

This, every time a new vendor shows up they get flamed to hell. Shows how great this community is! Bitcoin definitely has a future with ass holes like you guys!

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: xurious on April 15, 2012, 02:38:06 PM

Quote from: gamer4156 on April 15, 2012, 01:23:14 PM

Quote from: rjk on April 15, 2012, 11:52:04 AM

Damnit guys, why the fuck do you have to chase away the entrepreneurs? If no one wants it, STFU and it will die from infant mortality, but no need for all the bullshit.

This, every time a new vendor shows up they get flamed to hell. Shows how great this community is! Bitcoin definitely has a future with ass holes like you guys!

I've seen a lot of people having no problems selling stuff here without getting flamed. While being honest is great, coming out and saying "Hey! I got this laptop new for $750. It's your for only 950!" Just sounds bad.

Edit: brain wasn't producing coherent sentences.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: LoupGaroux on April 15, 2012, 03:24:48 PM

Just for the record, ferreting out scams is part of my RL world. When a duck stinks like this, I consider it a public service to point it out, and I typically do so in my harsh ass-holish manner, without concern for welcoming would be scammer to our world.

You don't want to read my stuff? There's a convenient ignore button right there under my name. You want to support this guy's sale? Buy a laptop and stop whining about social propriety. Just don't tell us when you get ripped off thru Western Union by this scammer- you bent over and invited him to have his way with you. No legitimate business person anywhere in the world uses Western Union as their preferred payment method. None, period.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 11:03:47 PM

Quote from: Shadow383 on April 15, 2012, 11:47:33 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 07:09:46 AM

So why are you trying to sell to us via a couple of different irreversible payment methods, and also on ebay with no rep?

Seriously, I think the majority of us have been offered the opportunity to buy cheap laptops through western union before... Usually from guys in nigeria...

Look where I'm at, look at the flamming. Everyone here is so unprofessional it isn't even funny. It is bitcoin, known for scammers. You don't like my deal or terms, fine, go flame someone else. If you want protection, go buy from eBay and use PayPal.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 11:05:00 PM

Quote from: LoupGaroux on April 15, 2012, 03:24:48 PM

All your doing is being arrogant and making ignorant posts.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: Shadow383 on April 16, 2012, 01:33:44 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 11:05:00 PM

Quote from: LoupGaroux on April 15, 2012, 03:24:48 PM

All your doing is being arrogant and making ignorant posts.

He is totally right.

Let's see, what would be a better way to have approached this? Well it's your lucky day because I'm going to use my amazing deductive powers of common sense and tell you how to not come across as a scammer:

1-You have little/no feedback, so offer escrow, post pictures of the product you're going to sell next to a piece of paper with your forum username, the date, and "bitcointalk" on it.
2-Ideally, provide a link to heatware/ebay, showing positive feedback you've gathered.
3-If you're offering something this expensive, you're going to want to have a fairly good explanation of where they came from etc, with warranty details and the like, otherwise many will just assume scam/stolen.
4-If members point out the risk involved in dealing with you, find some way to mitigate that risk, rather than going around insulting people for refusing to hand over large quantities of irritrievable cash on the promise of cheap goods from an anonymous person with no feedback. You could, for example:
-Give out your phone number/other personally identifiable info via pm to interested buyers so they can contact you.
-Offer escrow (in fact there are many free escrow services right here on bitcointalk)
-Give links to your business website, so that people can look into it there.

Really people, suspicion towards 0-feedback anonymous bitcoin sales no more harms bitcoin trading than suspicion towards 0-feedback anonymous Western Union sales on ebay harms US dollar trading.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: ataranlen on April 16, 2012, 04:17:50 PM

I've been watching this thread since it was first posted. I was going to comment on how I found the same or similar laptop on ebay for less, but decided against it because I didn't want to hurt tizzy's chance of selling. (And hey, that's ebay, it happens). Tizzy could turn out to be a good Bitcoin Merchant if trolls would stop trying to hinder sales. And finally, Tizzytazzy, I suggest you ignore the price trolls and follow shadow383's advice to establish some credibility. Also, Edit your topic title, You're only selling one model.

I've set up a Suggestion thread concerning the issue of Thread derailing ;) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=76663.0 I suggest those against this type of seller harassment put in their voice there.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: vampire on April 16, 2012, 04:29:03 PM

Quote from: ataranlen on April 16, 2012, 04:17:50 PM

a) a friend of a friend of a friend - sounds like scam
b) WU? Screams scam.
c) the title is a lie. It isn't 50% off.

Stop lying and we won't harass you. Don't like it. Set up your own website.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: kcmastrpc on April 16, 2012, 04:34:49 PM

i'll buy one if you send first.

no joke. see my heatware, i'm most definitely not a scammer.

but since you are, i highly doubt you're going to send first.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: grue on April 17, 2012, 12:42:55 AM

Quote from: TizzyTazzy on April 15, 2012, 04:50:06 AM

Quote from: Drifter on April 15, 2012, 04:03:37 AM

http://www.macconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?sku=12702915&cm_mmc=Base-_-12702915-_-New-_-WN88&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=12702915
Same as yours.

Price:$859.00

EDIT
That laptop is only expandable to 8GB memory, mine is expandable to 16GB.

Guys please stop derailing my thread, this is getting very annoying. :(

because expandable memory is an important selling point. ::)

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: rjk on April 17, 2012, 12:45:30 AM

Quote from: grue on April 17, 2012, 12:42:55 AM

because expandable memory is an important selling point. ::)

Because it is. Today's Newegg Shellshocker is a pair of 8GB SODIMMs, which I wouldn't be able to use in just any old laptop. Just sayin'.

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: grue on April 17, 2012, 01:03:38 AM

OP, are you at least willing to verify that the site you mentioned is really yours?

This is what i pulled from whois.

Code:

DOMAIN: TIZZYTAZZY.COM

RSP: iDotz.Net - Domain Name Registration Service
URL: http://www.idotz.net

owner-contact: P-CTP1077
owner-organization: TizzyTazzy
owner-fname: Christopher
owner-lname: Phillips
owner-street: 1439 Little Texas Va
owner-city: Rome
owner-state: GA
owner-zip: 30165
owner-country: US
owner-phone: 5712460109
owner-fax: 5712460109
owner-email: farmfullofangels@gmail.com

admin-contact: P-CTP1077
admin-organization: TizzyTazzy
admin-fname: Christopher
admin-lname: Phillips
admin-street: 1439 Little Texas Va
admin-city: Rome
admin-state: GA
admin-zip: 30165
admin-country: US
admin-phone: 5712460109
admin-fax: 5712460109
admin-email: farmfullofangels@gmail.com

tech-contact: P-CTP1077
tech-organization: TizzyTazzy
tech-fname: Christopher
tech-lname: Phillips
tech-street: 1439 Little Texas Va
tech-city: Rome
tech-state: GA
tech-zip: 30165
tech-country: US
tech-phone: 5712460109
tech-fax: 5712460109
tech-email: farmfullofangels@gmail.com

billing-contact: P-CTP1077
billing-organization: TizzyTazzy
billing-fname: Christopher
billing-lname: Phillips
billing-street: 1439 Little Texas Va
billing-city: Rome
billing-state: GA
billing-zip: 30165
billing-country: US
billing-phone: 5712460109
billing-fax: 5712460109
billing-email: farmfullofangels@gmail.com

nameserver: ns1.tizzytazzy.com 8.33.7.26
nameserver: ns2.tizzytazzy.com 8.33.7.27

; This domain name was registered at: http://www.idotz.net
; iDotz.Net - Cool Domains @ Great Prices! Get a web address under: .com .net .o
rg
; .fm .am .tv .la .eu .bz .ws .cc .de .us .cn .tw .jp .mn .vc .biz .info and Mor
e!

So i should be able to pick up my phone, call +15712460109, and you will be on the other end? Or do you at least control farmfullofangels@gmail.com?

Quote from: rjk on April 17, 2012, 12:45:30 AM

Quote from: grue on April 17, 2012, 12:42:55 AM

because expandable memory is an important selling point. ::)

Because it is. Today's Newegg Shellshocker is a pair of 8GB SODIMMs, which I wouldn't be able to use in just any old laptop. Just sayin'.

but 16 GB of ram? I never run out of ram with 4 GB (paging file disabled).

Title: Re: Brand New Computers @ Half The Cost
Post by: rjk on April 17, 2012, 01:07:12 AM

Quote from: grue on April 17, 2012, 01:03:38 AM

Quote from: rjk on April 17, 2012, 12:45:30 AM

Quote from: grue on April 17, 2012, 12:42:55 AM

because expandable memory is an important selling point. ::)

Because it is. Today's Newegg Shellshocker is a pair of 8GB SODIMMs, which I wouldn't be able to use in just any old laptop. Just sayin'.

but 16 GB of ram? I never run out of ram with 4 GB (paging file disabled).

Sorry if you can't use your system to its full capabilities. Virtual machines and RAMdisks take up lots of space in memory.