Sell old computer equipment for cash.
When you upgrade to a new computer, don't let your old computer equipment get dusty in the basement. That old equipment can be somebody's starter computer, and it can earn you some cash. Orlando residents can sell used computer equipment to computer dealers or community residents for a good profit. Selling computer equipment is not hard, but you should take safety precautions before selling hard drives to ensure you don't give away personal information.
Instructions
1. Comparison shop before you sell by going to Orlando Craigslist or searching on eBay for similar used computer equipment (see Resources). Learning what others are asking for the same or similar equipment can give you a guideline of what consumers expect to pay so you don't price your equipment too high or too low.
2. Gather all material that goes with the used computer equipment, from cords and software to hardware CDs and instruction manuals, and store these items in a plastic bag.
3. Clean the computer by wiping it with a disinfectant cloth. This removes dust, dirt and grime from its exterior and makes it look presentable to potential buyers.
4. Erase your personal information if you are selling a hard drive. If you're only selling computer parts like a keyboard, monitor or cable, you can skip this step. Computer Hope provides instructions for PC users who need to erase their hard drive. Users running Windows XP, Windows 2000 or an older version of Windows can erase their hard drives by using commands (see Resources). The University of Delaware provides instructions for Apple users to erase their Mac hard drives (see Resources).
5. Create an advertisement for Craigslist to list your computer equipment for sale in Orlando (see Resources). List the items you are selling with their age, model numbers and approximate condition, and include photographs. List the price and sale terms.
6. Drop off computer equipment at Finders Merchandise, an Orlando-based, used computer equipment store, for a quick sale. Finders Merchandise buys computers and computer parts. If you have a laptop and laptop accessories, you can sell them to Orlando's Laptops Plus (see Resources).
7. Create an eBay listing to sell your used computer equipment to local buyers by pickup only or outside the Orlando area if you don't mind shipping. Upload images and a description like that required for Craigslist. This also allows you to monitor the sale and control the price by setting a minimum acceptable selling price (reserve price) or by setting no minimum price in order to ensure a sale.
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