AVForums

Our philosophy in our forums, reviews, podcasts and feature videos is to promote audio and visual excellence by gathering and sharing the best information and resources available.

Help

To begin please visit our help section »

Not a Member Yet?

It only takes a minute to start enjoying the benefits of AVForums membership, and it's free!

Member Log in

Worth Selling?

Post Reply
Old 21-02-2006, 10:38 PM   #1
Member
 
cdrider's Avatar
Join Date: Oct 2003
Experience Points:
3,661, Level: 14
Points: 3,661, Level: 14 Points: 3,661, Level: 14 Points: 3,661, Level: 14
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 32, Got 33
Posts: 595
Worth Selling?

A few months back my all-in-one player blew up and stopped playing discs. I've finally got around to taking it to a repair shop who've said it's not worth repairing.

Rather than throw everything away is it worth trying to flog the speakers/sub? They have proprietary connectors on but I've been told that bit can be cut off and the wires plugged into an amp (no idea if that's true or not!).

Basically I hate waste so am loath to just bin them. I'm guessing eBay is out simply because of what they would cost to post, so my question is - "is there a market - perhaps local paper free ads - for speakers/sub"? Not looking to get rich BTW but enough to cover my BB King ticket would be nice

cheers
  Quote
Old 21-02-2006, 10:39 PM   #2
salnajjar
Guest
Posts: n/a
You could aways try FreeCycle (www.freecycle.org) it's mostly people trying to give things away to a good home, but you do get some people asking for a small cash donation for items...

Seri
  Quote
Old 22-02-2006, 8:06 AM   #3
Veteran Member
 
Ayub's Avatar
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Bradford
Experience Points:
6,655, Level: 19
Points: 6,655, Level: 19 Points: 6,655, Level: 19 Points: 6,655, Level: 19
Activity: 0.8%
Activity: 0.8% Activity: 0.8% Activity: 0.8%
Thanks: Gave 639, Got 466
Posts: 5,149
i would reqest you to decline and also inform the moderator of the group. I never charge and think it spoils the idea.
  Quote
Old 22-02-2006, 1:28 PM   #4
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: London
Experience Points:
8,078, Level: 21
Points: 8,078, Level: 21 Points: 8,078, Level: 21 Points: 8,078, Level: 21
Activity: 2.3%
Activity: 2.3% Activity: 2.3% Activity: 2.3%
Thanks: Gave 22, Got 82
Posts: 2,142
I wouldnt rule out Ebay.... I had a TV which could only be bought with a stand... I didnt need the stand so it remained boxed in the garage. I was going to chuck it out (as everyone with the matching TV will have had a stand) but looked on ebay and they were being sold for a decent price. I sold mine for £55 excluding the £15 p&p.... no idea why they wanted it but they paid up quickly and no problems.
  Quote
Old 23-02-2006, 9:24 AM   #5
Senior Member
 
Beobloke's Avatar
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Out in the Sticks!
Experience Points:
3,824, Level: 14
Points: 3,824, Level: 14 Points: 3,824, Level: 14 Points: 3,824, Level: 14
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 4, Got 58
Posts: 1,227
Wait until the weather's a bit warmer and try your local car boot sale. I always find it astounding the cr*p people sell at these.

And my wife always finds it astounding the cr*p i buy there..................
  Quote
Old 08-03-2006, 10:13 AM   #6
Member
 
cdrider's Avatar
Join Date: Oct 2003
Experience Points:
3,661, Level: 14
Points: 3,661, Level: 14 Points: 3,661, Level: 14 Points: 3,661, Level: 14
Activity: 0%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Thanks: Gave 32, Got 33
Posts: 595
cheers for the replies. I like the idea of freecycle. Signed up and already got rid of a load of books that were taking up space

cheers
  Quote
Post Reply



Thread information and display options
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off