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Debbie6221 · 11-07-2009, 01:17 PM

Is there any way I can get money somewhere for my broken Roomba, toaster oven that is no longer needed, Portable DVD player that looks like new but doesn't work....etc. I HATE throwing stuff out!

labdogs42 · 11-07-2009, 01:18 PM

Craigslist for stuff that works, freecycle for stuff that doesn't

HunnyPots · 11-07-2009, 04:33 PM

Why would anyone want your broken stuff? If it doesn't work, chunk it! Otherwise, it will all end up in the garage or basement of one of those people that always say they'll find a use for it but never do. The someday their kids will inherit all of it and they'll have to deal with it. Don't contribute to that - break the cycle!

patsal · 11-07-2009, 05:30 PM

Even if it was expensive and still looks like new, broken is broken--throw it out or go to one of those electronics recycling things. If I had a Lenox lamp and it worked I'd sell it if it was pieces of a lamp I would chuck it--essentially it is the same concept.

Mom2Ben02 · 11-07-2009, 06:06 PM

I disagree - try ebay. Those expensive items have parts that still work - and people buy them all the time for that purpose.

http://cgi.ebay.com/iRobot-Roomba-Di...item4ceb5ac8ab

akcire · 11-07-2009, 06:33 PM

I sold my broken I-pod on ebay. I advertised it as broken, I even pictured it in pieces (we tried to replace the battery and broke a cord). Someone paid me $30. I was curious so I sent an email to find out why he wanted broken electronics. This guy said he refurbishes them and resells them.

So some broken junk has value....

Debbie6221 · 11-07-2009, 08:28 PM

Thats what I was thinking...I figured someone has to know how to fix this stuff! Maybe I will do Ebay. I will just have to figure out how much shipping will be and then even if I start it at a dollar...I will be ahead at least a dollar!

mrsklamc · 11-07-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Debbie6221

Thats what I was thinking...I figured someone has to know how to fix this stuff! Maybe I will do Ebay. I will just have to figure out how much shipping will be and then even if I start it at a dollar...I will be ahead at least a dollar!

Not necessarily, after fees....I recommend trying CL first.

ebaymommy2two · 11-07-2009, 11:04 PM

I also would recommend checking out what those type items are going for on Ebay. I have sold a couple broken digital cameras that I was set to toss in the trash. One went for about $25 and the other close to $40. Like other said, they are going to people who want to refurbish them or use them for parts.

funkychunkymonkey · 11-08-2009, 02:48 AM

Good idea. Mabey I can get rid of a few cameras that way (ive got a ton).

mrsklamc · 11-08-2009, 05:48 AM

Adorama.com also buys cameras and if I recall correctly they may even pay shipping both ways (in case you don't like the price they offer.) And according to the photography board they are reputable.

Kate and Pete · 11-08-2009, 07:59 AM

Yep, CL it! You might not get as much right off the top as Ebay - but you'll save yourself the hassle of Ebay! Good luck - people will buy anything!

Debbie6221 · 11-08-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kate and Pete

Yep, CL it! You might not get as much right off the top as Ebay - but you'll save yourself the hassle of Ebay! Good luck - people will buy anything!

I always mean to get myself familiar with Craig's List because of all the good things I hear and I have TONS OF STUFF TO GET RID OF!!!!! My problem with CL is that I never know how much to ask for my stuff!

BurnsideMommy · 11-09-2009, 12:54 AM

Try ebay.

My DH buys broken electronics on there all the time, fixes them and re-sells them for massive profits (and most of the time it takes minimal parts & time to fix!). Someone out there might be looking for a broken roomba or dvd player.

Craigslist for the toaster though.

Debbie6221 · 11-11-2009, 06:01 PM

Thanks for all your input guys!

11-07-2009, 01:17 PM	#1
Debbie6221 I do believe hangers are against me! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago, IL but I wish it was WDW GF MK view! Posts: 5,991	Money for Junk LOL Is there any way I can get money somewhere for my broken Roomba, toaster oven that is no longer needed, Portable DVD player that looks like new but doesn't work....etc. I HATE throwing stuff out! __________________ Our trips since 2002…… I had DD in November2002 ......Let the FUN begin! OCTOBER2003 GF DD's 1st trip OCTOBER2004 GF MAY2005 POP & POLYOCTOBER2006 GF DS's 1st Trip & 1st Birthday JUNE2007 AKL My 40thBirthday NOVEMBER2007 GF DDs 5th Birthday SEPTEMBER2008 ASM GF Free Dining JUNE2009PolyOCTOBER2009GFClubLevel-2 nights

11-07-2009, 01:18 PM	#2
labdogs42 I managed to wrestle a playhouse to the ground and twisted it into submission Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 4,443	Craigslist for stuff that works, freecycle for stuff that doesn't __________________ Jessica Need a Disney picture to complete your scrapbook page? Go HERE . View my Disney Digital Scrapbook HERE

11-07-2009, 04:33 PM	#3
HunnyPots DIS Veteran The Tag Fairy is giving me big hugs for being such a kind person to animals (((hug))) Better to have white walls than hay on the walls Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 3,826	Why would anyone want your broken stuff? If it doesn't work, chunk it! Otherwise, it will all end up in the garage or basement of one of those people that always say they'll find a use for it but never do. The someday their kids will inherit all of it and they'll have to deal with it. Don't contribute to that - break the cycle! __________________ June 2003 CBR June 2004 CBR January 2006 DL Solo Trip July 2006 Pop Century June 2008 Indian Ridge vacation home

11-07-2009, 05:30 PM	#4
patsal I've discovered I don't need to be a control freak...and like it! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Snowy, blowy and cold! Posts: 7,735	Even if it was expensive and still looks like new, broken is broken--throw it out or go to one of those electronics recycling things. If I had a Lenox lamp and it worked I'd sell it if it was pieces of a lamp I would chuck it--essentially it is the same concept. __________________ Maleficent

11-07-2009, 06:06 PM	#5
Mom2Ben02 Our little souvenir from WDW was baby #2! :-) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicagoland! Posts: 316	I disagree - try ebay. Those expensive items have parts that still work - and people buy them all the time for that purpose. http://cgi.ebay.com/iRobot-Roomba-Di...item4ceb5ac8ab __________________ Ben & Ellie's Mommy

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11-07-2009, 06:33 PM	#6
akcire Mouse expert, computer challenged I am flushing myself to Disney Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naperville Posts: 341	I sold my broken I-pod on ebay. I advertised it as broken, I even pictured it in pieces (we tried to replace the battery and broke a cord). Someone paid me $30. I was curious so I sent an email to find out why he wanted broken electronics. This guy said he refurbishes them and resells them. So some broken junk has value....

11-07-2009, 08:28 PM	#7
Debbie6221 I do believe hangers are against me! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago, IL but I wish it was WDW GF MK view! Posts: 5,991	Thats what I was thinking...I figured someone has to know how to fix this stuff! Maybe I will do Ebay. I will just have to figure out how much shipping will be and then even if I start it at a dollar...I will be ahead at least a dollar! __________________ Our trips since 2002…… I had DD in November2002 ......Let the FUN begin! OCTOBER2003 GF DD's 1st trip OCTOBER2004 GF MAY2005 POP & POLYOCTOBER2006 GF DS's 1st Trip & 1st Birthday JUNE2007 AKL My 40thBirthday NOVEMBER2007 GF DDs 5th Birthday SEPTEMBER2008 ASM GF Free Dining JUNE2009PolyOCTOBER2009GFClubLevel-2 nights

11-07-2009, 11:04 PM	#9
ebaymommy2two Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 8	I also would recommend checking out what those type items are going for on Ebay. I have sold a couple broken digital cameras that I was set to toss in the trash. One went for about $25 and the other close to $40. Like other said, they are going to people who want to refurbish them or use them for parts. __________________ Jaci mommy to Natalie (6.5) & Andrew (4.5)

11-08-2009, 02:48 AM	#10
funkychunkymonkey DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: in the land of Little House Posts: 687	Good idea. Mabey I can get rid of a few cameras that way (ive got a ton). __________________ Me Holly (10) Moe (5) Boo (3) Moeman (3) Angel (3 mon)

11-08-2009, 05:48 AM	#11
mrsklamc I apologize in advance, but what is a click clack? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Husker living in Hoosierland. Posts: 3,311	Adorama.com also buys cameras and if I recall correctly they may even pay shipping both ways (in case you don't like the price they offer.) And according to the photography board they are reputable. __________________ My blog

11-08-2009, 07:59 AM	#12
Kate and Pete You can't make footprints in the sands of time if you're sitting on your butt. And who wants to make buttprints in the sands of time? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 808	Yep, CL it! You might not get as much right off the top as Ebay - but you'll save yourself the hassle of Ebay! Good luck - people will buy anything! __________________ Me DH Mack and Duke - crazy boxers! Books First trip ever - 5th wedding anniversary - Offsite, Pres. Week, 2007 Celebrating Our 30th B-days - POP, Pres. Week, 2008 Last minute "Get me out of Maine or I'll go crazy" trip - POP, Pres. Week, 2009

11-09-2009, 12:54 AM	#14
BurnsideMommy Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 166	Try ebay. My DH buys broken electronics on there all the time, fixes them and re-sells them for massive profits (and most of the time it takes minimal parts & time to fix!). Someone out there might be looking for a broken roomba or dvd player. Craigslist for the toaster though. __________________ Rissa, Wife to Ethan Austin (7), Hunter (5) and Kiara (3) Disneyland: March 1999 Disneyland with DH: December 2000 - PPH Disneyland: September 2006 - DLH Disneyland: September 2007 - DLH DisneyWORLD post-cruise Trip: May 2008 - Poly Disneyland: December 2008 - GC Disneyland: April 2009 - DLH Disneyland: September 2009 Upcoming Disneyland trip: April 2010? Dreaming of Disney Cruise

11-11-2009, 06:01 PM	#15
Debbie6221 I do believe hangers are against me! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago, IL but I wish it was WDW GF MK view! Posts: 5,991	Thanks for all your input guys! __________________ Our trips since 2002…… I had DD in November2002 ......Let the FUN begin! OCTOBER2003 GF DD's 1st trip OCTOBER2004 GF MAY2005 POP & POLYOCTOBER2006 GF DS's 1st Trip & 1st Birthday JUNE2007 AKL My 40thBirthday NOVEMBER2007 GF DDs 5th Birthday SEPTEMBER2008 ASM GF Free Dining JUNE2009PolyOCTOBER2009GFClubLevel-2 nights

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