The Rocky Mountain Collegian

August 29th, 2007

Salvage Your Electronics?

I hear the same old complaints all the time, most of the time very exaggerated, but complaints nonetheless.  “My iPod is 2 weeks old and they just introduced a new one!” or “ I just bought a computer last year and it is already outdated.”  Well to all you out there who rather complain about the speed of technology and the introduction of new and exciting products, do something about it.  Here are my tips for staying up to date while still getting cash for your electronics.

1)  Save Everything.  There is no easier way to help resell your electronics than having the original packaging and manuals.  Just because you have never opened up a manual or read the box doesn’t mean someone else doesn’t want to.

2)  Decide your fate early on.  You should know , whether you have thought about it or not, whether or not you are buying to run your new technology to death or plan to someday update.  Personally, I prefer the update.  This way you still get a good amount of cash for your stuff while staying on top of the latest technology.  Look at it as getting 80% off a new iPod every time you buy one.

3)  Embrace eBay.  There is no better way to get top dollar on your used electronics than eBay.  What was once an online auction for people to sell their Vintage Collectibles and Sporting Goods, eBay is now a consumer electronics haven.

4)  Take care of your stuff.  Believe it or not, there is a reason your new laptop has care instructions or why there are an endless amount of cases for your MP3 player (iPod).  Think about, would you rather buy a used laptop that has no sign of wear, regularly cleaned parts, and scratch free screen or a laptop with grime between the keys and scratched corners.

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