CNET Forums: Message List - How can I determine the market value of my older electronics? http://forums.cnet.com/ The latest posts in How can I determine the market value of my older electronics?. CNET Forums: Message List - How can I determine the market value of my older electronics? http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/cobd/cnet/cnet_88x31.gif http://forums.cnet.com/ 31 88 CNET.com CNET http://www.cnet.com But If You Have No Clue What It Is Worth I tell you that I would have paid a lot more for a real TRS-80. There are not many around. What makes you think that s ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5298064.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5298064.html 11 Apr 2012 21:08:36 PDT and Also, you really missed my point. When you sell something on E-bay for a dollar with no reserve, it doesn't mean that y ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5297887.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5297887.html 11 Apr 2012 13:59:22 PDT really now Haha, museum piece? I don't think so. I knew just what I had and what it was worth. They were (and still are) ubiquit ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5297904.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5297904.html 11 Apr 2012 13:50:48 PDT What About the Downside of Doing This? I hate to tell you, but if you put your Radio Shack up for aution starting at $1 and sold it for $150, you probably need ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5297166.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5297166.html 09 Apr 2012 22:07:48 PDT You don't need to know the value. Auction it off. I don't know if this post is a little too old to reply to, but I'd like to put my two cents in. I'd like to point out t ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5297092.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5297092.html 09 Apr 2012 16:41:00 PDT Question: How can I determine the market value of my older e Best way to do it is to just see what price your item last sold for on many of the buy/sell sites.<br>You can always jum ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5288624.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5288624.html 19 Mar 2012 20:45:40 PDT Almost anything has a value if you find someone that needsit That said I need to point something out. Laptops, computers and phones have memory of one kind or another. Old compute ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5288253.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5288253.html 19 Mar 2012 05:37:25 PDT Patience and Professional Pictures In addition to Ajtrek's very useful list and tips:<br><br>- If you're not in a hurry in getting rid of the stuff (or get ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5288217.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5288217.html 19 Mar 2012 02:47:59 PDT Old Electronics Value The value of some old electronics can be found on the Salvation Army web site. The values listed there are to be used f ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5288051.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5288051.html 18 Mar 2012 10:52:18 PDT your link comes up 502 bad gateway.nt ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287911.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287911.html 18 Mar 2012 00:40:21 PDT Selling Price for used items. There are several approaches that can be used:<br><br>a] Accountants Depreciation - How long is the item suppposed to la ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287879.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287879.html 18 Mar 2012 00:24:37 PDT I've had great luck with Freecycle I've had great luck with Freecycle--that's why I use it to get rid of stuff. Yes, there have been a few people who didn' ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287778.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287778.html 17 Mar 2012 14:04:58 PDT The value is what the market will bare. Older electronics products are either worth <b>nothing</b>,or what the buyer is willing to pay. Post the item on eBay a ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287756.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287756.html 17 Mar 2012 13:23:25 PDT Re: DVD player On <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Blu-ray-DVD-Players/DVD-Players/abcat0102005.c?id=abcat0102005" target="_blank" ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287781.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287781.html 17 Mar 2012 13:08:48 PDT Only good for Apple products or cell phones It would be helpful to find a link that includes ALL used electronics, including VCRs, DVD players, Blu-ray players, etc ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287773.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287773.html 17 Mar 2012 13:01:09 PDT Old gear I guess the determining factor to be whether it still works, just sort of or is dead. I'm still holding unto a 1980 HP ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287723.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287723.html 17 Mar 2012 10:40:42 PDT Value of used/outdated electronics Recycle old electronics. They have little or no value. Who wants an old cell phone, VCR, tube type TV or pager? Ther ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287686.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287686.html 17 Mar 2012 07:57:23 PDT older electronics value The electronics made today have a life of about 10 years if your lucky . this is even if you use the device or not. one ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287653.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287653.html 17 Mar 2012 06:51:18 PDT I would buy a CRT I have the converter from my dad who no longer needs it & with cable I don`t need a converter.<br><br>Does anyone know i ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287600.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287600.html 16 Mar 2012 21:48:05 PDT Only way to tell Drop malfunctioning object in swimming pool or lake.<br><br>If it floats, there's a chance. If it doesn't, try to retrie ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287559.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287559.html 16 Mar 2012 21:36:02 PDT You missed the point! The question is, how do you determine the value of older electronics? If you put something that's selling on eBay for $1 ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287547.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287547.html 16 Mar 2012 20:47:17 PDT Too bad freecycle sucks Freecycle's a great idea. Unfortunately it's an unorganized mess. I guess if someone is unemployed and has all day to sp ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287561.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287561.html 16 Mar 2012 19:55:41 PDT Ebay yes, and also... As others have suggested, go to ebay and do a search after checking the little box on the left for &quot;COMPLETED AUCTI ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287539.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287539.html 16 Mar 2012 19:50:54 PDT older electronics are like..... A) a box of chocolates<br>B) real estate<br>C) anything bHind some curve or other. <br><br>Now that I've made my sarcast ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287537.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287537.html 16 Mar 2012 19:27:04 PDT Finding actual selling prices on eBay For eBay, actual prices recently paid can be found by searching as described above, but then clicking on &quot;completed ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287522.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287522.html 16 Mar 2012 18:10:30 PDT Older electronics When you say older, if you mean 1960s or 70's great if its high end audio great you can see completed auctions on ebay f ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287496.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5287496.html 16 Mar 2012 17:53:43 PDT Donations vs Selling Electronics Donating your electronics is an option. Do you want the cash in hand, do you want to claim it on taxes (provided you ite ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5285839.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5285839.html 12 Mar 2012 14:46:33 PDT Market Value Determination and Selling Tips Hi Kim<br><br>Let's answer your primary question first - &quot;<i><u>How to determine the value of your used electronic( ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5285222.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5285222.html 10 Mar 2012 23:30:12 PST What's it worth? The age old question; what is my computer, printer, monitor, etc. worth? Bottom line, it's worth what someone else is wi ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5285049.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5285049.html 10 Mar 2012 12:44:12 PST What about Donation to Charity? As long as the items are in good condition and working properly, some charities may be interested.<br><br>They won't pay ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5285078.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5285078.html 10 Mar 2012 12:31:26 PST webuy.com If you go to webuy.com (CEX) they buy and sell most electrical items, they are in both the UK and US.<br><br>What you ca ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284811.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284811.html 10 Mar 2012 00:11:22 PST This is so true The value of a second-hand electronic device, like anything else, is based on how much somebody else wants it. As most m ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284781.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284781.html 09 Mar 2012 21:28:45 PST Recycle your old mobile phone The latest way to determine the value of your old mobile phone is to bring it to EcoATM. www.EcoATM.com<br>It's a revers ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284765.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284765.html 09 Mar 2012 20:37:17 PST eBay's the quickest in determining value. What has been said thus far is pretty much correct. In that a true market value of an item is what someone else is will ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284740.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284740.html 09 Mar 2012 19:19:06 PST Try Freecycle Sometimes your church doesn't even want them. I hate throwing out perfectly good electronics, but I don't mind giving th ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284697.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284697.html 09 Mar 2012 18:56:34 PST Don't forget gazelle.com I'd get the market value via Craig's list and eBay, but don't forget to try gazelle.com. They buy used stuff, and you c ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284716.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284716.html 09 Mar 2012 18:45:10 PST This is the best answer This is what I was going to say. The completed items on eBay give you the best real time information on what your equipm ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284695.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284695.html 09 Mar 2012 18:41:00 PST Some Good Suggestions Early On Sever posters have already come up with great suggestions. But lets get down to some steps:<br><br>1) Determine what th ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284694.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284694.html 09 Mar 2012 18:37:39 PST Lots of Options Selling Your Replaced Electronics Gear Hi Kim,<br><br>From what I've read so far from other contributors, Craigslist and Ebay have been mentioned plenty, so le ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284727.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284727.html 09 Mar 2012 18:19:39 PST Market value of older electronics I have found the best way to determine market value of older electronics is to go to eBay and enter the name and model o ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284679.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284679.html 09 Mar 2012 17:12:52 PST use ebay Search for similar items on ebay and select the search option &quot;completed auctions&quot;. You will then see a list o ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284649.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284649.html 09 Mar 2012 17:09:16 PST Donate them to your church, or other non-profit Trying to get a good value for your used electronics is not easy. Really, once they are about a year old they are pretty ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284687.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284687.html 09 Mar 2012 17:04:35 PST Agreed. Look at ebay and craigslist for numbers. BUT Here where I live you can't give away some gear. Nobody seems to want a CRT TV even if it's in prime condition begging ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284627.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284627.html 09 Mar 2012 14:38:24 PST Re: market value eBay and Craigslist and sites like that ARE markets. So find a few comparable items and see how much is asked for them. ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284660.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284660.html 09 Mar 2012 14:32:22 PST How can I determine the market value of my older electronics? <b>Question:<br>How can I determine the market value of my older electronics?</b><br><br>Over the years, I have purchase ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284651.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-10149_102-5284651.html 09 Mar 2012 14:24:32 PST