Recycle Your Stuff for Christmas Cash

I don’t get cell phones when the newest model comes out. I don’t buy every game system that hits the store shelves. I don’t buy new computers, cameras, MP-3 players and other stuff on a weekly basis. Still, I have an awful lot of outdated stuff sitting around. I was wondering whether to haul them up to the local thrift shop or to ask at the landfill about recycling them. Then, I realized that all that stuff was actually worth some money. Not a lot of money, but enough to buy a new little gadget.

Photo: SXC

That’s right. There’s actually a market for used electronics and games. You can check Amazon.com or your local DVD/game seller for the value of game systems, game cartridges and DVDs. For computers, check the manufacturer websites or resellers like Tiger Direct. For cell phones, you can try Amazon or reseller sites.

Now, don’t expect to get rich off of reselling your old electronics! I had offers of just a few dollars for old phones, but it isn’t like I’m using any of this stuff anyway, so why not sell it all and get a gift card at the DVD/game store or an Amazon gift card to stick in someone’s stocking?