If your house is like most others in the UK, then it’s absolutely replete with old electronic devices. Games consoles, routers, set-top-boxes, televisions, speakers, musical instruments, and more: all have the disadvantage of being difficult to upgrade, and so people tend to replace them. When this happens, they either get interred into the loft for indefinite storage, or they are thrown into the skip.
While recycling might have its place, there’s a better alternative available: reselling. This way, the product can have a new life. If you do it right, then you’ll also be able to earn a little bit of profit, too.
The first thing to worry about is the condition of the items in question. If they’ve got scratches around the exterior, then you can expect to get a little less for them. This applies especially to items that you spend a lot of time looking at and touching, like phones.
You should also look at the serial number. If the serial number is clean, then a new owner may be able to register the product and get extra services and goodies. If the serial number is missing, then it might suggest that the product has been stolen – which pushes the value down.
The make and model of the product in question will also have an influence. This is something that you can easily use to check against other, similar items on a marketplace. In many cases, if you’re selling through a website, you might come across tools that help you to find an appropriate price almost automatically.
We’ve already touched upon the environmental and economic incentives. The electronics industry is constantly evolving, with new products forever launching and demand virtually unending. If you decide that you want to upgrade your television, then you might easily find a home for the old one.
Certain items will more reliably sell than others, for example, it can be easy to sell your phone but difficult to sell DVD players. Products that just about everyone needs sell best. Smartphones, computers, tablets, cameras, and IT equipment all tend to perform well, whereas more specialized equipment will not. If you’re looking to sell your phone, then selling through a reputable phone retailer will help to minimize the chance of problems developing. So, what are you waiting for? Start reselling your old electronics today!
