My Reply follows quote. On 28/05/2004 17:07 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >Is there any legit reason powerbooks I buy at auction have the serial >numbers removed? They look to be from legit dealers/individuals but I am a >bit concerned. Is this something commonly done, say, for off-lease units, >or ? Would you have misgivings about buying from such folks in this case? >Thanks for any info. > >bill ------ If you are talking about the "PowerBook G3 Series" such as the "WallStreet" it is most likely due to the poor type of label used. On the one I have, one owned by my daughter at college, the serial number sticker is long gone. If you sit the thing on your lap, it get very warm. Thus your legs sweat. The adhesive loosens. Off comes the label. Poor design.
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