Should i buy this Imac G5

its on ebay, here the link
advertises, 20"screen, 2.1Ghz processor, isight, 1.5Gb Ram, 250GB Hard drive, elgato eyetv for digital freeview and MS office for mac.
I know the advertisement leaves alot to be desired, but say i collect and pay there given the mac is sound. Do you think its worth me paying upwards of 1000 GBP approx $1750 US for this 2nd hand. Does the spec look plausible for 2 months old?

maty_poo,
Maybe.
I bought my Power Mac on eBay for about 55% of the price of a new one. It was an easy transaction and I am very satisfied.
My suggestions:
1. Spend some time "watching" machines that you are interested in to get a feel for how much they are selling for. "Some time" in my case was about 3 weeks.
2. Pay attention to the seller's "reputation". Be sure to read every negative review carefully. My seller had a 98% postive rating so I felt comfortable.
3. Pay only with a credit card. American Express is the best at defending your interests.
4. Insist that the seller insure the shipment. Insist that the seller ships via a trusted (e.g., DHL, FedEx) method.
5. Don't get caught up in the excitement of the auction. Know your maximum bid before making your first one. If you lose to a higher bidder, then so be it.
,dave

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