Alternatives to eBay for Selling/Buying Electronics

If you tend to keep up with technology you might find yourself with extra electronics.  Well, don't let them sit and gather dust, sell them sooner rather than later to get the most out of them.

eBay used to be the go to place when trying to sell anything and everything but the fees they charge are outrageous and can add up quick.  Fortunately for us there are other options.

Craigslist is a great way to sell/buy your electronics locally.  It is free to post your items and there are no fees that you need to consider.  Since it's mostly cash only transactions it is best to meet in public places when doing the exchange.  The downside to buying locally is that you have to make sure what you are buying is legit as there are no returns.

Amazon is another option if you are looking for a broader audience like eBay with less fees.  There are still fees that you have to consider but they are not nearly as high as they are on eBay since eBay gets you on eBay fees and Paypal fees.  The fee calculation depends on various factors but you'll most likely end up making more money.  The downside is that not as many people check Amazon, but it would still be worthwhile to sell.  The positive when buying is that Paypal is not required and you can just use a standard credit card.

Swappa is newer and probably the least known website for selling/buying electronics.  There are no fees to post as a seller nor are there fees when you sell your item.  The price that you post your item includes a $10 surcharge that the buyer pays.  When selling your phone you'll have to input your IMEI number which they'll check to determine if it is whitelisted.  That is probably the best part about Swappa is that you can have confidence that the item you are buying is legit and is not blacklisted.

If there are any other options that you know of feel free to comment below.  I know Craigslist and Amazon were pretty obvious to most, but Swappa might be new to a few.

iOS App of the Week: Bad Piggies

From the makers of Angry Birds might be the only similarity it has to Bad Piggies.  Unlike Angry Birds where you shoot birds and destroy things, your goal in Bad Piggies is to build a machine and make it to a finish line.  All in all it is an enjoyable game.  If your the type that likes to build things than I would give this game a try.  Hey, it's free so why not.

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Alternatives to eBay, Gazelle, and Craigslist for Phones and Tablets

So I recently stumbled across the website Swappa.  It's a selling and buying site for phones and tablets.  But, unlike eBay, there aren't any seller fees.  The fee that is there is paid by the buyer and it's a flat fee of $10.  Compared to Gazelle, you'll most likely get more money for your device and as for Craigslist, you won't have to meet some stranger in a public place.  If you are in the market to buy or sell a phone or tablet, I would recommend checking out Swappa.

Buy one get one coupon for Golfnow

Currently there is a coupon for a BOGO round at Golfnow.com.  It only works for hot deals, designated with a flame like the one below,



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Coupon: FBBOGO13

Amazon Prime $79 + $10 Amazon.com Gift Card

Amazon is currently having a Prime offer, which are pretty rare, but if you sign up within the first 30 days of your trial you get a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card.  So a year of Amazon Prime for only $69.  I've had Amazon Prime for a few years now and it is fantastic.  I order a lot from Amazon so the free 2 day shipping is a huge plus.  Not only do you get free 2 day shipping but you get access to their unlimited streaming services and the Kindle library.

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