Who do you sell your old gadgets to?

WSGrundy · Post by **WSGrundy** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:59 pm

Selling an old phone and Amazon seems to have the best price vs least amount of work but does anyone have any other sites they recommend?

I would prefer cash but the Amazon gift card is almost the same thing since I buy so much from them.

Post by **Leisher** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 2:20 pm

We do bulk stuff to a local recycling firm, so I can't help you on doing something via the web.

Post by **TheCatt** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 2:42 pm

I generally do eBay cuz it's more $ than other places. Although, there is the effort of posting/shipping.

Post by **Cakedaddy** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 4:18 pm

Craigslist. Just be careful of when/where you meet so you don't get killed.

Ebay/Paypal keep so much of your money that I don't use them any more.

Edited By Cakedaddy on 1329427156

Post by **TheCatt** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 5:26 pm

I've used Craigslist in the past, and what a pain. People wanting to meet somewhere, etc. Fuck that. Or the "I know you listed this for $200, but would you take $100" blah blah blah.

On eBay, I learned to never answer a question someone sends to you, cuz it means they'll be difficult, in some way. On Craiglist, everyone is difficult. I just want to post my item, get paid, send it out.

Post by **Cakedaddy** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:20 pm

We ignore the "will you take..." emails. We make people meet us about a mile away from our house at a strip mall. I can meet someone there, or I can package it in a box, still make a special trip to the post office to pay for shipping. Then Ebay and Paypal take their cuts. I'd rather keep all the money myself with the same level of inconvenience, but a little more danger.

Post by **thibodeaux** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:00 pm

Worried about danger? Bring a gun.

Post by **TheCatt** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 8:44 pm

Cakedaddy wrote:We ignore the "will you take..." emails. We make people meet us about a mile away from our house at a strip mall. I can meet someone there, or I can package it in a box, still make a special trip to the post office to pay for shipping. Then Ebay and Paypal take their cuts. I'd rather keep all the money myself with the same level of inconvenience, but a little more danger.

I have no desire to go somewhere to meet someone with who knows what level of punctuality.

The Post office comes to my door.

Post by **Cakedaddy** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:45 am

thibodeaux wrote:Worried about danger? Bring a gun.

I normally, do, but my carry license expired recently and haven't renewed. I guess I could still take it, but. . . I would be a criminal then.

Post by **GORDON** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:35 am

Just don't conceal it.

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:03 am

You got that iPhone from Manhatton, didn't you?

Post by **thibodeaux** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:08 am

Cakedaddy wrote:
thibodeaux wrote:Worried about danger? Bring a gun.
I normally, do, but my carry license expired recently and haven't renewed. I guess I could still take it, but. . . I would be a criminal then.

ALLEGED criminal.

Post by **GORDON** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:20 am

Plus if it isn't concealed and just on your hip they will assume you are a cop and you will stop any shenanigans before they start.

Post by **Cakedaddy** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 8:00 pm

Although you are allowed to open carry here, I don't have the . . . time (I guess) for it. Because you WILL be harassed by the police. Plus, I don't have the proper gear for it. All of my stuff is meant for concealment.

Edited By Cakedaddy on 1329526848