People who love gadgets will usually be updated with the latest models in the market. They just can’t stop collecting and getting the new ones when they become available. As it becomes a habit, some people will realize that they will eventually accumulate quite a stash of old gadgets. It can come to a point that they may become clutter around the house. There are ways you can try to let go of them.
Before you do…
But before you ever plan on selling or letting go of your gadgets, make sure that you “clean it”. Try to delete any personal information that may yet be stored in your gadgets, especially if you are letting go of an old smartphone, laptop, or tablet, make sure that you delete and remove any data remaining on the device or from its external storage. There is the risk that your personal information may get into the wrong hands and be used for the wrong reasons. Prevent yourself from becoming a victim by making sure that the personal info you have on the gadgets are erased before you plan on selling them.
Selling your gadgets
The best way to discard your old gadgets is to sell them. There are a lot of people who may still be interested in your old gadgets. If you wish to sell them, you can ask your friends or colleagues about them in hopes that someone you know may still be interested in them. Online, you can head on to eBay to post the old gadgets that you wish to sell. It is the most convenient way online to discard your old gadgets in exchange for cold, hard cash.
Trade your gadget in
Another way to discard your old gadgets is by trading them in for a new model. There are some brands that accept trade ins of their old models in exchange for new ones. Online, there is the Amazon Trade-in program that also accept trade ins for certain gadgets. But in exchange, you usually get Amazon gift cards instead of cash. But since you can get almost anything from Amazon nowadays, that’s not a bad deal. Another site you can consider is Best Buy that also accept trade ins of gadgets in exchange for gift cards. But bear in mind that these sites has limits on what types and brands of gadgets to accept for trade ins.
