Advice on Buying Second hand Operating Software

CAGS

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Hi all
I am looking at buying a second hand retail version of OSX10.3 for my G3 I book on Ebay and was wondering If anyone had any advice on what to be aware of when buying. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Cags
 
You need to ensure that the product offered on eBay is really a retail copy of MacOS X 10.3. It is my understanding that some such offerings are just the OS that shipped with someone's computer. In this case, the OS will work only with the model it shipped with.
 
Also, it's good to make sure it's a sealed box, not used. That way, you won't have any odd issues with registration (not that you should anyway, but it's always good to play safe)
 
And also make sure nobody sells you just the _box_ of Panther without the disks.
 
i have gotten, 10.2 and 10.3 off ebay. no probs. i just made sure that they were retail cds w/the retail box, and have not had any problems.
 
Hey Everyone!
Im trying to get hold of an unused version of Panther 10.3 for my G3 Ibook,?Ive tried Ebay and new ones are a little thin on the ground right now, are there other places anyone can recommend?
Cheers Cags
 
I purchased a OS 8 disk once to put on a old Mac. When the CD arrived, it was a burned copy of the OS. As everyone has mentioned, a sealed box is best.
 
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