Last week’s column featured estate sales as a way to shore up some new savings, but the modern world’s used electronics can sometimes bring a goodly amount, too. (And, yes, you can donate last week’s treasures and this week’s items for a fair market price as deductions for the calendar year’s income tax.)
Let’s see what and where to make some money.
• Cell phones: Go to www.greenphone.com and answer some questions about your cell’s quality to obtain a price quote. The site also allows you to print a prepaid shipping label and, even better, for each phone it buys, Green Phone not only recycles but also plants a tree after it pays you by check, Paypal or Obopay.
• Digital cameras: Whether to buy for recycling or selling for parts, www.buymytronics.com is a winner. The site displays a price quote and then sends a prepaid shipping label or box, depending upon your camera’s size and/or weight. You’re paid with either Paypal or by check.
• Movies/musics: www.abundatrade.com refurbishes and recirculates used DVD and CD discs. Once you enter each UPC code,