If you have broken or used electronics sitting around your house, you have two choices – you can watch them collect dust, or you can cash in on them. If you opt to sell them, you’ll be simplifying your life and recycling items that would otherwise end up in the trash. Each year, Americans toss 9.4 million tons of e-waste in the garbage.
If you’re wondering where you can sell your electronics instead of throwing them away, we’ve compiled a simple list. All these places will accept used electronics, and some will even take broken items depending upon what they are. Check out the list of what they’re accepting on their websites to see if your item can be sold.
eBay
Although you might think of eBay as the place where your dad used to sell items, it still is a popular place to make money off of your unwanted things. Yes, it’s been around for a long time, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a good option. When it comes to electronics, you can sell all kinds of things here: cell phones, computers, computer parts, televisions, cameras, and gaming items.
The beauty about eBay is that you never really know what someone will want to buy. Since it’s an online auction site, you’ll set your terms. You can set up a minimum price you must reach to sell your items, set the number of days your item will be up for auction, and even spell out the payment and return policies.
On this site, it’s okay to sell broken electronics – just make it clear that they no longer work. Someone might buy them anyway for the parts or to repair the item and sell it for more money.
The great thing about using eBay is that you can try to sell anything. Just remember to be realistic about your expectations. Will someone really bid on that 1990s fax machine that has been sitting in your closet for the past 20 years? It’s worth a try, but always remember that hotter items like gaming consoles will fetch more money.
Amazon Trade-In
With Amazon Trade-In, you won’t get cash for your used electronics. You’ll receive an Amazon gift card for what you trade-in. They accept video games, electronics, and even books. You’ll get an offer right away and won’t have to pay for shipping.
The one downside to using Amazon Trade-In is that they won’t accept all your used electronics. You’ll have to check their database to see what they are currently accepting. And because they require any items they take to be in acceptable condition, you’ll have a hard time getting them to take broken electronics.
Gazelle
With Gazelle, you can choose from several payment methods. You can get your money through PayPal, as an Amazon gift card, or they’ll even snail mail you a check if you want.
To use this service, you have to look on their website for what they are currently accepting. If you don’t see it there, you’re out of luck – that means they aren’t taking it. When you’ve found your item on their site, you need to let them know what condition it is in. And if it isn’t in the condition they expect when they receive it, they will give you a revised offer.
DeCluttr
DeCluttr will buy your old tech, cell phones, DVDs, and CDs. You’ll get an instant offer and ship your items at no cost to you. If you opt to go this route, I’d suggest you download their app on your phone because it will allow you to scan barcodes, which can save you some time.
They will pay you through a check, PayPal, or direct deposit. This site will take some broken electronics, such as gaming systems. Just be upfront about the condition.
Quicksell
You can sell items like iPhones, iPads, and Apple watches on Quicksell. You’ll find the electronics on their website that you want to sell and see what your offer is. If it’s something you want to move ahead with, you’ll print a prepaid shipping label, package your item up, and ship it.
They’ll run diagnostics on the items to ensure they are in the condition you stated they were. You can get your money through PayPal, check, or electronic check.
Know before you sell: Quicksell doesn’t promise they’ll pay you more for your item than another site will, but they do promise a fast and easy process and payment.
Buy Back Pros
Like many of the other sites, you’ll get an immediate offer and free shipping from Buy Back Pros if they are accepting what you’re selling. Unlike some other sites, though, this one will also buy your accessories.
While the process is the same as many other websites like this, one area this company stands out is in customer service. They have a responsive department that will help you with any questions or issues.
Letgo
Letgo is just like Craigslist, so you can put anything you want on here and try to sell it. If you have a bunch of broken electronics, it might still be valuable to someone who fixes and sells items or needs spare parts.
Just because you can list anything you want, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be able to sell it. Make sure to be honest about your items and take decent pictures to upload to the site. Also, keep safety in mind – meet in a public place, not at your house.
