Selling my Mac Pro : (

You may think I'm crazy, but I somewhat regret the purchase of my Mac Pro. Not because I don't like it, don't get me wrong, I love the beast, but it's just too much for me. I've realized that an iMac or MBP would suffice just fine. So after all has been done and opened about a month later, I'm getting rid of the masterpiece (stock 2.66). So what I am wondering (and am assuming not) is if I can return the product to Apple for a partial refund/exchange (it's been over 14 days). I'm just trying to figure out the best way (with most profit) to sell my stock MP so I can get something more reasonable.

The secret is
NOT setting a reserve and keeping shipping low.
Granted. I never place a reserve on my items but I'm a season eBay seller.
In this case it may be hard for a new seller to believe his multi-thousand dollar machine will actually return his original investment, especially if he starts it off at .99. If a newbie starts it off with a reserve and it fails to sell he can easily relist without a reserve. Apple products sell very well with or without reserves, always near the retail price, especially if being sold by original buyers rather than "PowerSellers". AppleCare is clincher.
Seasoned eBay buyers know the .99 is a starting point while newbies (who usually end up trying to outbid others and the general source for high sales) refrain from bidding because they fear something is wrong with the product (why else would the seller be willing to start it off for 99cents?). Many newbies get obsessed with a sale and are willing to pay more than expected just to get the sale under their belt. I love those guys!
Go with a reasonble but low amount and newbies will be first to bid while seasoned pro's will place one or two bids then wait to see if a war brews between bidders who force the bids beyond "a good buy".
I've always made money on eBay sales. I've learned to place the burden of shipping on the buyer so they can choose how such an expensive product is shipped to them. Some want insurance, some want overnight, while others want lowest longest shipping possible at the best price. If anything goes wrong with delivery the burden is on the buyer, not the seller, as long as the seller has shipment receipt and follows buyer's orders. On smaller items I place a flat fee, usually below normal shipping fee, and make up the difference in the final sale price.
PayPal instant payment. That's a must for me - having learned long ago any other form of payment is usually ripe for ripoff. With over 500 eBay sales and still a 100% rating I feel confident in my sales tactics. I work hard to make my buyer(s) happy.
I rarely set up for 7 days. Usually three and no longer surprised by the buyer who grabs it within 24 hours using the buy-it button because they want it now and are unwilling to play the bidding anxiety game.
Tim...
3Ghz Mac Pro / 20" iMac, 13" BlackBook, Black iPod - ALL fullly loaded   Mac OS X (10.4.7)   30" Cinema, HPColorLJ Printer, LaCie 600Gig External & LaCie DVDRW/CDRW Drives

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    Lion is the highest OS but that is still supported and you can do a lot of "Upgrades" to improve performance.
    If you have upgraded the graphics it may not work with OEM 10.4.6 build it shipped with.
    If you had bought 10.5.x or more likely have the retail 10.6.x DVD (or buy a copy, or have them) that would be much better. Incl. t he OEM DVDs but  don't install... it isn't wise or supported if it is connected to t he net.
    And what will you use?
    With yes some $$ you can put a nicer gpu in there, an SSD system drive does wonders, and FBDIMMs are outright steal now @ $25 for 4GB (2x2). As for ML, do you need it? and Mavericks may not be ready for everyone, still too early in its release.

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