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myLot reputation of 98/100. JoyfulOne (5049)   ranked 26 out of 626 in shopping 2 years ago

Has anybody ever taken good, used, electronics to a pawn shop? Do they even buy that kind of stuff? I was curious because I have a couple of printers (not old, just didn't like them) and I thought about taking them to a pawn shop. I was thinking I'd rather do that than stick an ad in the paper.

 

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1. myLot reputation of 97/100. macdingolinger (4923)   2 years ago

It totally depends on the equipment and on the pawn shop. IF they have an over abundance of some things they may give a real low price for it. Some might not take certain types of electronics. It just depends on the pawn shop. I would call ahead.


myLot reputation of 98/100. JoyfulOne (5049)   ranked 26 out of 626 in shopping  2 years ago

Thanks MacD! Never thought about overabundance playing into it. Yes, a call ahead certainly is in order before I drag this stuff over there.

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2. myLot reputation of 94/100. sleepylittlerose (1447)   2 years ago

Every pawn shop is different so check with your local shop to see. Most only take antique electronics that are still in working order. Radios are their biggest call. But some of them do have a section for computers and appliances, it mostly depends on the size of the shop and if they have a call for those kind of items.


myLot reputation of 98/100. JoyfulOne (5049)   ranked 26 out of 626 in shopping  2 years ago

Since I've only ever been in one during my whole life, lol, it never hit me that each shop would have different types of stuff they'd take. Good hint though about the antique electronics in working order, I've got some of those too. Hehehe, you might call my one closet: Joys antiquated media room. I even have a few of my one uncles old radios from the 50's that still work. Tnx!

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3. myLot reputation of 92/100. kainalu55 (144)   2 years ago

Although i have never sold any items to pawn shops, I have been to a few pawn shops to see what they had for sale. My guess would be that, yes, they do accept electronics. Every paen shop i have ever been to sold electronics, and i am pretty sure that all of the items that they sell are things bought off of people who come in and sell them. I think you would be able to sell those printers, but you probably won't get a whole lot for them. You should really try putting a post up on craigslist. I do very well selling items off of craigslist, and i think you'd have a good chance of selling those printers!


myLot reputation of 98/100. JoyfulOne (5049)   ranked 26 out of 626 in shopping  2 years ago

Good thought about Craigslist. Didn't really think about them. I had thought about Freecycle-ing them, but heck, I'd like to at least get a little of recoup from them since they still work great. Will have to do a little search online and see what similar is bringing pricewise.

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4. myLot reputation of 96/100. cher913 (21887)   ranked 37 out of 626 in shopping   2 years ago

i know the one near us does but they have to be top of the line and pretty current before they will even look at them though. you could try craigs list.


myLot reputation of 98/100. JoyfulOne (5049)   ranked 26 out of 626 in shopping  2 years ago

Good point about being top of the line and current. Geez, I only got one notification from MyLot about responses, then came in and found 5, maybe there was a glitch yesterday or something or I would have gotten back to this discussion much earlier. Thanks for the input!

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5. myLot reputation of 97/100. Polly1 (9354)   ranked 142 out of 626 in shopping   2 years ago

Hi Joy, I would call first and see if they would buy printers. Some might and then some might not, it would depend on the resale value. Here is a good idea, list them on Craigs list, its easy and it doesn't cost anything. You can post pictures in your ad. I had three mamma cats have babies within days of each other. I had 18 cats and kittens. I was known as the crazy cat lady. I put an ad on Craigs list with a few pics and like magic found homes for the kittens. I even talked one lady into taking the mamma cat and her 3 babies. I talked a few people into taking more then one kitten, they keep each other company, hehe. You can always check on resale shops too, they might be interested. Good luck making a few bucks.


myLot reputation of 98/100. JoyfulOne (5049)   ranked 26 out of 626 in shopping  2 years ago

Hey, how ya doin'?! Yeah, I guess a call first would be a good idea. You know, I never really gave Craig's a thought. I've read so many different articles saying people got scammed that I didn't really consider them at all. Gee,I'm going to have to get one of those digital cameras one of these days soon. (Maybe if I get some bucks from selling my 'stuff.') Always good to know that it's not a total scamming place. I will def have to keep them in mind next time we get a stray that has kittens! Resale shops, hadn't thought about them either, there's one uptown here I'll have to stop by and check it out. Thanks!

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6. myLot reputation of 99/100. bunnybon7 (7713)   ranked 189 out of 626 in shopping   2 years ago

sad i see this is 4 months old but i was wondering how that turned out? if you called and asked and if they took them? Did you try craigslist? some used things get sold there. although it seems pc parts and add ons dont bring much anywhere these dayssorry

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7. myLot reputation of 98/100. KrauseHome (18440)   ranked 253 out of 626 in shopping   9 months ago

Well as far as I know, these type of places do buy things like this. The only thing I would think is depending on how old they are, even if they are like new is it would be hard to get much from them. I know I have sometimes wondered the same thing, but usually try selling the item firsthand to someone else.

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