It’s time to clean out the cellar or attic. You start finding all kinds of electronic items you’d totally forgotten about. Don’t start tossing them in a garbage bag! When you find out what your old electronics could be worth today, you might be shocked! And you’re not alone. At Cash Express, people come in daily with old devices that were just collecting dust. 

Declutter, Make Money, Exchange or Shop!

Selling old gadgets is one way of recycling and adding extra cash to your budget. The range of items having resale value is pretty extensive. The ones fetching the highest prices are (a) in good condition, (b) have paperwork or original boxes, and (c) have nostalgic or historical value. 

5 Items: Trash to Treasure

Here is a brief list of items you may have that Cash Express would love to review and appraise.

Apple Lisa

If you have one of these, hold on tight. This is a rare find that is significant to computer development history. With a mouse and printer, you’re looking at a couple of thousand dollars, depending on condition..

Atari 2600

The Atari 2600 is the proverbial gold standard in gaming computers. It provided an experience well above competitors. Couple it with games like Pong and Pac-Man, and you have a match made in heaven. Find one in original packaging and you can pocket over  $1,000.

Commodore 64

A home computer offering great graphics and sound, Commodore settled in as a very popular system by the late 1980s. You couldn’t beat the price of around $250.00. A decent unit now sells for slightly under that price, but you can still fetch $100 or more depending on accessories.

Polaroid Cameras

In the late 1940s, Polaroid made a name for itself with cameras that produced photos instantly. Later, between 1970 and 1980, photographers sometimes used them for a soft-focus effect. An original, vintage camera can sell for over $1,000, and some far more.

Sony Walkman

Music you take with you. The Sony Walkman entered the market in 1979 and quickly integrated into pop culture. Collectors watch for these all the time. Yours may be worth several hundred dollars or more.

These are just five of the goodies you might find. 

What Else to Keep Your Eyes Open For

In considering what your old electronics might be worth today, some other hot items are on many buyers’ lists. They include:

• Apple IPhone (Original)

• Ipods (First edition)

• NES Systems: refurbished or limited editions

• Nintendo Game Boy: Original units (excellent if still working!)

• Nokia 3310 (unopened is best)

• Rotary phones

• Smart watches

• Speak & Spell (Texas Instruments)

• Tamagotchi, first edition (rare, unused, or original)

Determining Value

At Cash Express, we consider several things when we offer you a price. Condition is a biggie. Clean, unbroken, and with an original package sets the stage for higher value. Then there’s rarity and popularity. The harder it is to find a collectible, the more buyers will pay. Think popular limited editions with recognizable names.

If you’d like to learn more about what your old electronics might be worth, get in touch! Call our Philadelphia office at 215-922-1560. Use our online contact form, or email us at info@pawnphiladephia.com. We have a knowledgeable staff who are happy to answer your questions.