[tightsocks]

I have some old electronics that I want to try to sell locally.

I posted an ad for a CRT monitor on craigslst and it sold within a few hours, but some other stuff hasn't garnered any interest.

I have never set foot in a pawn shop. but I'm wondering if it might be a viable way to get rid of the stereo equipment that is about 15-20 years old.

Do the shops give you cash on the spot or do you only get paid if/when the item is sold?
I'm not looking to get rich here, I just want to get rid of this stuff without having to pay an E-Waste recycling fee and possible get some pocket money.

[ort888]

Take it to goodwill and get a tax write off. It's super easy.

[ringo]

The pawn shops I've been to pay cash on the spot. It's consignment shops make you wait for a sale to happen before you get your cut.

You might want to take a look at The Freecycle Network as well.

[ghporter]

Craigslist: you set the price, and negotiate with the buyer to your mutual satisfaction. Pawn shops: they offer you pennies and you take it or leave it.

If the money isn't that important to you, either donate it to Goodwill (check with your local Goodwill to see if they will take it first!), or go the Freecycle route. If money really is important for these items, just be patient-and maybe adjust your expectations down a little too.

[tightsocks]

One of the things I put on CL was a Mac Plus.
The only response I got was from someone taunting me - saying that I should give it to a museum...

[nonhuman]

Buy and Sell Electronics, Sell Cell Phone, Recycle Electronics - gazelle.com if you want something easy. Otherwise Craigslist.

[Tiresias]

In my experience: estimate what you can reasonably expect for your second hand items. Subtract 90 per cent. That is what the pawn shop will give you.