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Our propensity as a society to buy garbage quality new stuff rather than good quality used stuff is frustrating. Tech savvy folks know they can find a fully co
by eigenvector 6y ago
Our propensity as a society to buy garbage quality new stuff rather than good quality used stuff is frustrating.
Tech savvy folks know they can find a fully competent, user-serviceable used computer for basic use on eBay for under $200, but Joe Blow goes to Walmart or Best Buy and only has the choice of a crappy $300 computer or a good $1000 computer, both new.
The impact on the environment alone of trashing or recycling things that can be refurbished and reused is staggering.
- Ghjklov 6y agoBuying used can be quite a shitshow though. If there was an alternative to ebay, where the used stuff I'm buying can be certified that they have been properly cleaned, repaired as needed, and have whatever defects transparently labeled, I would love it. Oh, and they won't scam me hopefully. That's the biggest thing. I don't want to get scammed by someone trying to offload their garbage.
- dmonitor 6y agoI’ve had good experiences with swappa, but I don’t think it’s quite as thorough as what you’re looking for.
- gowld 6y agoUntil swappa mails your purchase to where you lived 3 years ago because their integration with PayPal is broken, and then they won't help you hunt down your purchase. Backmarket.com is much better.