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Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

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Re: Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

#81

This is nifty, but I don't really see why this beats using a case. I've been switching laptop cases for a while (actually need to get a new one) and I put them up on my wall when I'm done. Checkout a photo - https://imgur.com/a/nWz95Ex They're like $15 on Amazon and I honestly don't mind that people can see them since the laptop is going to be covered in stickers and won't be looking like something off the shelf anyw…

I physically cringed at that photo.

Re: Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

#83
post #59

Are people often reselling their laptops? I wanted to downsize my laptop recently and found that the places to sell hard to find amounts offered ...not worth it. One thing I found amusing is that they sell whole packs of "laptop stickers" on Amazon. I just sort of assumed they were like travel stickers you gather over time but.... I guess not.

If you live in a place that has a strong tech market, then reselling is worth it (on craigslist). Apple gear resells really well, in Palo Alto I usually get 60-70% of the cost on resale. In some instances this makes it worth it to buy new gear every year (particularly with phones) to maximize the resale value and keep new hardware. When I lived in Buffalo I couldn't sell anything.

Ah that makes sense.

Re: Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

#84

This is nifty, but I don't really see why this beats using a case. I've been switching laptop cases for a while (actually need to get a new one) and I put them up on my wall when I'm done. Checkout a photo - https://imgur.com/a/nWz95Ex They're like $15 on Amazon and I honestly don't mind that people can see them since the laptop is going to be covered in stickers and won't be looking like something off the shelf anyw…

Those are cool looking cases; makes for an interesting wallpaper. The problem I have with laptop cases, and phone cases too, is that it simply ruins the slick look and feel and makes the device feel clunky, and I don't really care about scratches either here and there. But if there was a skin tight case then I'd consider it.

Re: Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

#85
post #81

This is nifty, but I don't really see why this beats using a case. I've been switching laptop cases for a while (actually need to get a new one) and I put them up on my wall when I'm done. Checkout a photo - https://imgur.com/a/nWz95Ex They're like $15 on Amazon and I honestly don't mind that people can see them since the laptop is going to be covered in stickers and won't be looking like something off the shelf anyw…

I physically cringed at that photo.

I physically cringe too at the fact that you just made an account just to leave that comment.

Re: Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

#86
That's cool. It's a nice idea, but I think cases are just a better, easier way to do it.

That said, I use a case and have no stickers. Everyone else I see has tons of stickers on their MacBooks, though nobody seems to put stickers on their Windows laptops.

Re: Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

#89
Call me weirdo but I never jumped on the sticker wagon. I don't see the point of advertising companies for free. My support would be more in terms of using their services (paying, yes) than paying and also putting stickers on my laptop. Is just because fanatism or feeling proud of using something? I'm not trying to be jerk, but I never understood that movement.
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