My reasons not to:
- lazy
- seems like too much trouble
- it works now, why bother?
- it's too much trouble to change
- I guess I am content "enough" -- I don't have device lust, and seem to care less and less about new things coming out.
- not spending money == good.
But enough about me.
I came across this (old) random article "Where to Sell Your iPhone 3G: ", which had like to a number of sites. Check out my iPhone 3G, now over 3 years old...
parameters: near perfect condition, no scratches, all accessories +
- http://www.selliphoneforcash.com/ - $103
- http://www.buybackworld.com/ - $104
- http://cexchange.com/online/home/index.rails - $97 or $115 if I call it excellent..
- http://takemymac.com/ -- too many questions.. ok, should get email in 48hours
- http://www.techtwurl.com/ - $110
- http://www.yourenew.com/ - 85$
For those that think trading in your old thing for something newer is green, or trading in your land boat for a Prius or other hybrid -- it's not. It takes a huge amount of energy to create those new devices. You won't get to the break-even point until you drive 100000 miles or so.
Of course, re-use is better than re-cycle, is better than throwing away,
but how do we get closer to understanding the true cost/value of a thing ?
.. testing zemanta..