What to do with old audio components?

[Squirrel_Girl]

I am cleaning out my downstairs - over 4 years after I should have. I have had a reasonably nice amplifier/tuner and a dubbing cassette unit that are gathering dust (they probably each cost me ~$200 years ago when I got them). I assume they're not really worth money in our iPod era. Which means I have these choices:
Donate to someone who wants them
Recycle them (but where???!?!?!)
Throw them in the trash (not the preferred answer)
Can anyone help me out here?

[macdaid]

There's a computer recycling company we use @ work.
They might take old stereo gear.

When I'm back to it on Tuesday I'll ask and send you the contact info.


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I am cleaning out my downstairs - over 4 years after I should have. I have had a reasonably nice amplifier/tuner and a dubbing cassette unit that are gathering dust (they probably each cost me ~$200 years ago when I got them). I assume they're not really worth money in our iPod era. Which means I have these choices:
Donate to someone who wants them
Recycle them (but where???!?!?!)
Throw them in the trash (not the preferred answer)
Can anyone help me out here?

[markie]

If they are reasonably nice, you could try ebay or craigslist. Or there is always freecycle.

What make/model is the Amp?

[dhz]

I did a google search and found this. A computer and eletronics recycle in May.

here is the link

http://www.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=755

[Squirrel_Girl]

If they are reasonably nice, you could try ebay or craigslist. Or there is always freecycle.

What make/model is the Amp?I was mistaken. It's a CD player. I guess I don't have an amp anymore.

I figured I didn't want to do ebay because it's too much hassle shipping something heavy and delicate. I guess I could try Craigslist.

Thanks for the link regarding Loudoun recycling. I hate to wait till May to clear this stuff out of my house (which is badly overstuffed as it is). But if that's what it takes...

[macdaid]

The 'puter recycler we use isn't seasonal, as far as I know.
Will keep you posted...

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Thanks for the link regarding Loudoun recycling. I hate to wait till May to clear this stuff out of my house (which is badly overstuffed as it is). But if that's what it takes...

[bcaverly]

Go here http://www.freecycle.org/group/US/Virginia and pick your nearest group - someone is bound to take them.

[rsosborn]

I am cleaning out my downstairs - over 4 years after I should have. I have had a reasonably nice amplifier/tuner and a dubbing cassette unit that are gathering dust (they probably each cost me ~$200 years ago when I got them). I assume they're not really worth money in our iPod era. Which means I have these choices:
Donate to someone who wants them
Recycle them (but where???!?!?!)
Throw them in the trash (not the preferred answer)
Can anyone help me out here?


goodwill store.

[Squirrel_Girl]

goodwill store.
I originally thought about them, but then decided, maybe they don't take electronics.

Anyhoo, I posted to Craigslist, and a guy is picking them up tonight.

Thanks!

[blacknell]

Anyhoo, I posted to Craigslist, and a guy is picking them up tonight.

Seriously. It's amazing what can be sold on CL. I sold a *Laserdisc* player on there not too long ago.

[7rider]

I originally thought about them, but then decided, maybe they don't take electronics.

Anyhoo, I posted to Craigslist, and a guy is picking them up tonight.

Thanks!

I was going to recommend Craigslist.
Glad you had success.
I sold all my old stereo components on CL (except the cassette player...geez, why did I ever keep that??).

[macdaid]

way to go on the sale.
craigs list rules!

for future reference, here's the recycler we use:

http://www.ourpeoplework.org/content.asp?contentid=381

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