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What do you guys do with your old cases/accessories?
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It depends on the accessory. There maybe some that represent a value for users because of different reasons.
To answer your question, I have them in the drawer.
To answer your question, I have them in the drawer.
If they're in good shape and of high enough demand (Apple leather case, for example), I'll sell them on eBay. Even if I only get $10 by the time everyone takes their cut, that's $10 more than I'd have with them sitting in a drawer.
I doubt I'd go through the effort for a case that would only fetch a buck or two. Those I'd just donate to a charity or Goodwill.
I doubt I'd go through the effort for a case that would only fetch a buck or two. Those I'd just donate to a charity or Goodwill.
Cases, I just toss, as noone will take them as recycling (that I know of), are are usually cheap-o with no resale value (eg. I've got a $10 thin TPU case on the phone, a $15 faux leather case on the iPad) and might last the length of ownership (3-6yrs), so, don't feel too bad about tossing as not going through them at any real clip.
For other things, such as chargers, cables, I keep them in a bin, in case need to replace a broken item, lend to someone. Or, put them in a different bin with other used/expired electronics, and when full, drive them over to the recycling center, as they take used electronics.
For other things, such as chargers, cables, I keep them in a bin, in case need to replace a broken item, lend to someone. Or, put them in a different bin with other used/expired electronics, and when full, drive them over to the recycling center, as they take used electronics.
