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Then they have no reason to be in the used computer business.

• nicoburns 4y ago
  Who said anything about businesses? Hugh swathes of the used tech market are peer to peer sales on craigslist, facebook market, the literal village noticeboard, etc.
  • chongli 4y ago
    The original story is about large scale recyclers complaining about bulk bricked machines. If you buy a used MacBook on Craigslist then it’s on you to make sure the seller properly transfers ownership to you. Same as buying a house or a car. Buyer beware!
    • nicoburns 4y ago
      The difference here is that if this doesn't happen properly for some reason then the device is permanently bricked and must be scrapped. That doesn't happen with houses or cars, and it's incredibly wasteful.