If you were given the gift of shiny new devices this holiday season and are wondering what to do with your old ones, eBay them!
You may think that your first generation iPod Nano is a brick, the 10 MP digital camera is too grainy to be useful, your old laptop is too slow, the broken iPhone 3G may not have any value, that old ink for your previous printer is worthless, and be tempted to rid your house of the cable clutter from cords that have been long separated from their devices BUT you’d be surprised about how much value these items hold for others.
Did you know:
- Even broken iPhones are highly sought after for their parts, regardless of what model they are.
- Cords and cables are one of my favorite things to find on eBay because they always cost a mere fraction of the price that big box and name brand retailers want for them.
- We bought our kids older model digital cameras because we wanted them to have decent cameras but ones that we wouldn’t be devastated when dropped. In fact, for very little money both cameras are still going strong.
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| I buy cables from eBay for a fraction of what they would cost from a big box retailer |
eBay is a wonderful way to declutter your home and make room for the new and shiny gadgets you received as a gift or self-purchased since money made from the sale helps defray the cost by putting it back in your pocket.
If you’re new to eBay, check out my 5 Quick Tips for Selling on eBay and 7 Photo Tips for eBay Listings that include tips from eBay staff and seasoned eBay sellers who make a sizable income from regular sales. eBay’s Tech Selling Guide is an incredibly useful resource to teach sellers which products, accessories and brands are in demand, how much cash they could make on tech and electronics they might otherwise have thrown out, what items sell when, price ranges, and selling histories.
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| Put money back in your pocket through eBay sales |
Potential buyers are always trolling eBay for hard to find items or have set up alerts to notify them of when certain items are listed. All it takes is for one person to find your item and place a bid or select Buy It Now to make a sale!
What gadget do you have in your home that you might consider listing to put some money back in your pocket?
I am part of the eBay Parent Panel and am compensated for my participation in the program. All opinions about my eBay experience are my own.
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