Thinking about purchasing a computor from Craigslist. Guy seems ok but had a moment of paranioa and thought I should check the serial number against a stolen computor registry. Started to do that but it's a little intimidated in wanting to leave my info there. Anybody ever go through that process?

Thanks in advance.

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'59 180 Dad's 2nd one
'67 250SE Dad's last one
'59 220 SE My first one
'62 220SE Coupe second one
'89 190E 2.6 5spd third one
'06 E350 4matic (sold)
'10 E350 4matic

I just bought a used Dell Latitude D630 from Craigslist. To be honest, I didn't even consider the risk of it being hot. I'm replying to give you a link to a good article on what to look for when buying a used laptop.

Derek's Computer Repair - Tips on buying a used laptop

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Not worried about it working. It's an Imac still under Apples factory warrantee.

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'59 180 Dad's original
'59 180 Dad's 2nd one
'67 250SE Dad's last one
'59 220 SE My first one
'62 220SE Coupe second one
'89 190E 2.6 5spd third one
'06 E350 4matic (sold)
'10 E350 4matic

Macs RULE!!!.

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Just checked it using 2 onlines sites. No issues.

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'59 180 Dad's original
'59 180 Dad's 2nd one
'67 250SE Dad's last one
'59 220 SE My first one
'62 220SE Coupe second one
'89 190E 2.6 5spd third one
'06 E350 4matic (sold)
'10 E350 4matic

Best option is just to call the local police and see if they have the serial. Or call Apple, they are pretty good about helping. Also, you can run the serial online at Apple and see exactly when the warranty expires. If its still under a one year, you can add two more years! Even if you are not the original owner.

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I would only buy electronics from craigslist if it comes with all the original disks, manuals, boxes etc.

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Why? I seldom keep all of the packaging for electronics that I buy. If it's stolen, that's a risk you have to take, but if the seller seems legit it's unlikely.

Ask the seller to log in to AppleCare online. Verify that the comp. is in his/her name. 5 minutes, tops. If he won't do it, skate.

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1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4
1993 Toyota 4wd Pickup 226K and counting

I've only had one Mac registered to me. Since Applecare is tied to the serial, it does not matter. One has to go a couple extra steps to tie it to an Apple ID. If they even have one. Its smart to do if stolen, but most people dont setup Apple IDs and thus there is not direct link made.

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1992 750il / 17k miles - project car

Hadn't thought of that, although if the seller is the original owner and bought the machine directly from Apple either from the Apple online store or from a brick/mortar Apple store and purchased AppleCare at the same time, it will be automatically registered. If he bought AC within the first year of ownership, it might not be registered. If it's not under AC but is under the original 1 year warranty, it should also be registered to him.

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84 Euro 240D 4spd. 220.5k sold
04 Honda Element AWD
1985 F150 XLT 4x4, 351W with 270k miles, hay hauler
1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4
1993 Toyota 4wd Pickup 226K and counting

Never register any of my MAC's over the last 5 years, get a receipt for the sale from the seller including name, address, phone number etc and you are good. Even IF anyone at any time come to ask for this MAC you have a proof that you bought it. No one can go after you.
Enjoy your MAC

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Are you sure? On TV crime shows you don't get to keep stolen merchandise even if obtained legally.

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87 300D

What are the chances that someone will walk into your house, looking for MAC computer because one like this was stolen 3,4,5 months ago in...Atlanta and you are in California for example??
What I have written is that if he gets receipt he will be OFF the hook if something goes wrong. That's all.
We are all making our own decisions in life, the OP just asked for opinion not for legal advice.

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Wait for it.......

Mac please, not MAC

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84 Euro 240D 4spd. 220.5k sold
04 Honda Element AWD
1985 F150 XLT 4x4, 351W with 270k miles, hay hauler
1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4
1993 Toyota 4wd Pickup 226K and counting