I've found out that many legit sellers post the service tag so you can check
it's warranty status and the like.

Thomas

----- Original Message -----
From: "technomage" <technomage-hawke@cox.net>
To: <plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us>
Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2003 10:32 PM
Subject: Re: Stolen laptop

> I am really wondering if there is any way to determine if a pirce of
equipment
> is stolen or not BEFORE you ever get hold of it.