5 Things You Didn't Know Your Old Gadget Could Do

2. Resell for Money

No matter how outdated your old gadget is, at least where you are concerned, somebody will be more than willing to take it off for a good price.  For example, you can hold a garage sale for your old gadgets in your yard, sell them on online auction sites like eBay, advertise them in your community and even dispose of them through a thrift shop.

You can actually take back a fraction of its purchase price when you re-sell it, which you can then add to your budget for the new gadget.  Of course, you must be very careful to remove all signs of personal information like bank information for your own safety and security.

3. Donate to a Worthy Cause

If you are averse to selling your old stuff, you can always donate it to a worthy cause.  With many poor institutions and people in this country, you ought to find somebody who will be very glad to make use of your electronic cast-offs.  

For example, maybe you have a relative who cannot afford a new computer, you can give yours to him.  Or a school needs donated computers for lack of funds, donate your gadgets.  In this recession, you will find somebody somewhere who will appreciate something that’s for free.