Best place for buying OS Xs?

[Jeikobu]

I want to buy at least 10.5, but which system is best, and what's the best place to buy it from and for the best price? I've done a little searching, but I thought it'd be best to first ask from people who really know where to look on the world wide web.

[Case]

If this is for a G4, like your specs say, then 10.5.8 is the last version supported.

[Jeikobu]

Yes, it is for G4. Thanks for the info. Do you know where the best place to buy it might be?

[Case]

local Mac User Group, Amazon, eBay, Apple (phone 800-692-7753), etc.
There should be enough users that would sell their previous OS at a decent price. Make sure to get a "retail disc", not a machine specific OEM disc.
Note that 10.5 originally retailed for much more ($129) than 10.6 ($29) or 10.7 ($30).

[terryj]

I always like http://www.megamacs.com for things like this.

[lordsmurf]

You can still buy 10.5 from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FK88JK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thdifa-20&link...SIN=B000FK88JK
Cheaper than Megamacs for a used copy that includes original box.

[16mmJunkie]

Check your local Goodwill computer store....tons of stuff at a bargain. Our local has a glass case with software

[Jeikobu]

Lordsmurf: According to Case, ordering straight from Apple is still cheaper than Amazon, since Amazon's cheapest is more expensive than the $129 Apple offers. Thanks though.

16mmJunkie: Goodwill Computer stores? Is that the same as this Goodwill? If so, how do I know the difference, or do I just have to call each store and ask?

[lordsmurf]

Yes, same Goodwill.
They have all sorts of stuff in their stores now, not just clothes.