Amazon also has a trade in site that accepts all kinds of media including books. Just type “Trade In” into the search box at the top of the page.
Electronic Toys. Interactive toys like Leapster and Hexbugs sell reasonably well on Ebay. Checking Whatsellsbest.com will give you an idea of which items are worth listing and will help you avoid selling valuable collectibles for less than they are worth. The site also has a Toy Selling Guide with useful pointers. Those who don’t want to go through the hassle of setting up an auction can check to see whether an electronic item is eligible for Ebay’s Instant Sale option (instantsale.ebay.com).
Gadgets of all kinds. If you have a grab bag of items, you’ll do best with a site that accepts everything from camcorders to headphones. Buybackworld.com has a good reputation for paying as promised, and they offer a fundraising option for parent clubs and other organizations. Nextworth.com has a partnership with Target that allows you take electronic items directly to a store and get a gift card on the spot. Buymytronics.com has the endorsement of the Better Business Bureau and offers to match prices from other sites. Guzu.com plants a tree for every successful transaction. Even when they can’t offer money because your electronics are too damaged or too out of date, some of these sites will pay for you to ship items for recycling. Take them up on this offer. Electronic devices often contain toxic materials so they don’t belong in the landfill. They also don’t belong at the back of the closet or the bottom of the toy box. Someone, somewhere wants your stuff, and with the help of these websites, you can enjoy the financial rewards of a garage sale without ever setting up a card table. v Carolyn Jabs, M.A., raised three computer savvy kids including one with special needs. She has been writing Growing Up Online for ten years. Visit www.growing-up-online.com to read other columns.
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