‘Tis the season for getting new computers, gadgets, phones, and other tech devices! If you’re lucky enough to be getting something new, what do you do with your old one? Sometimes, gifting it to a kid, sibling, or friend is an option, and it gives them something new in the process…but that’s not always a feasible option. There are several places online that your current tech devices can be sold giving you either cash or gift cards/store credit for the trade in value.
Selling something on Ebay or Craigslist can often get you the most return, but it’s often time consuming to “babysit” an auction or listing. Canyonero has been a fan of trade-ins (especially iPhones and iPads) to Amazon.com for a long time…their payouts are the best, and pretty much anything from toilet paper to more electronics can be purchased with an amazon.com gift card. However, these are just the start of options, and you often need to consider several options and get quotes from multiple locations before you actually find the best deal.
Lifehacker.com recently reviewed the best places to sell laptops in this article: http://lifehacker.com/the-best-places-to-trade-in-your-laptop-for-the-most-mo-1747736598. They offer some great strategies for maximizing your profit, and weigh the pros and cons of trading it in. Regardless of where you send it, all of your devices need to be cleaned before donating, selling, or trading in to protect your data and security. If you plan to be getting rid of a device, talk to Canyonero about scheduling a final clean up before you do!
