How 2... Get cash for your old gadgets

Etan Horowitz | Sentinel Staff Writer

November 3, 2007

Chances are you've got old cell phones, digital cameras, video-game consoles and other devices lying around the house. So why not get some money for them instead of letting them gather dust. And you don't even have to pay for shipping.

With SecondRotation.com you can sell your gadgets without having to list them on eBay.

1. Figure out which gadget you want to sell and locate it and any chargers, accessories, software and manuals that go with it.

2. Go to SecondRotation.com. Use the search box to locate your gadget or choose from one of the categories on the left side of the Web site.

3. Once your specific model is displayed on the screen, click "Sell it now." Answer the questions about the condition of your device and rate the overall condition on a scale of one to five stars and click "Calculate" and then "Accept And Continue."

4. Fill out your shipping information and choose whether you want to be paid by check or through PayPal. Click on "Print Your Shipping Kit" and use your printer to print the shipping kit.

5. Follow the instructions on how to package your gadget and arrange for pickup or drop off with DHL. SecondRotation says that once they receive the gadget and confirm its condition, they'll send a check out in 5 to 10 business days.

Selling a gadget to SecondRotation.com might not bring in as much money as selling it on eBay, but it does save you a lot of hassle.