I’m going to multi-part this. And eventually clean up the banter above so it looks more press ready. ;) Refurbishment is where it’s at. Recycling scrap is always the lowest value. But there’s a few catches you should be ready for. Let’s start with sales. It’s longer but more direct for a discussion point. Selling used and refurbished parts and products. Used vs refurbished. They are NOT the same thing Wiping it with a cloth and making it look pretty isn’t refurbished Good that stuff is out of the way now. We’ll be back to this in a moment but where to sell. Anything that works. Where to sell what technology:
Amazon: new and refurbished (ref goes in used) Amazon is the single largest marketplace in world history. First and foremost on new items amazon doesn’t like competition. So if it’s new, and it’s sold by amazon directly (check if it says amazon or amazon partners on the listing), verify you can’t trade it in (for an amazon credit) first. Tradein.amazon.com and let it redirect. Then search for your product. PROTIP:Not every tradable product has a tradin link on the sales page.
Ebay: the second largest auction service in the world; the largest that’s consumer accessible. Ebay let’s you sell anything (that’s not biological) and send it anywhere. Despite the vocal users who had problems PayPal currently has a 98.9% transaction completion rate. You can win the lottery and get struck by lightning while enduring a plain crash all at the same time before ebay or PayPal themselves place a review hold on your money. Again cleaning the outside of the box is NOT refurbishment.
Let’s look at some “others” now. Bigger names: Decluttr. Though movies and music are their focus, they do have partnerships that have brought used technology purchases to the service. Principally cell phones and video game equipment but feel free to email them if you have something else other than phones and game systems and ask. You’ll be surprised what they will take in one off agreements. Just don’t bug them with HTC a is on the list and I have b, will you buy it. They won’t and if you send enough emails like that they’re simply block you. Understandable when you figure how many hundreds of thousands of users they have. They don’t buy that model for a reason and asking just wastes time.
Maxback: second largest cell phone, communications, and pda buyer. Maxback has a massive catalogue of mobile tech. They buy most of it. The site layout absolutely sucks but it’s worth jumping through the hoops. They’re also one of the easiest to get in contact with once you’ve sold something to them.
Everything else. EcoATM: a Digital pawnshop for phones and tablets. They buy (apx) half of their database for cash; pay you on the spot, and are relatively quick. Prices range from $1-$1500. You need a state or federal I’d with a code 4 compatible barcode.
We by broken... enter search term here. For a tinkerer who’s breaking stuff down anyway. I’ve had surprisingly good success with these services. I’ve been ripped off too, but I’ve more than made up for it with others. Broken lcd, broken iPhone screen, broken Samsung, broken tv, broken rocking horse. Etc. Values are all over the place so check multiple companies for the best prices.
Trade and auction direct sites: There are dozens of millions of these across the Internet. Very small targeted auction, sales, and trade sites. From anything goes to as specific as Kodak flash bulbs and dc comics. User base ranges from a few to thousands to millions.
Local phone company. Many have trade in for credit programs. Local retailers: toysrus, bestbuy, GameStop etc. Even your local grocery store may have a trade in for credit program. It’s the in thing right now.
Next up: catches and FYIs for the above.
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