Pawning & Selling Electronics In The Bronx
If you live in NYC or the surrounding are and you are looking to get some quick cash selling a video game console, laptop, computer, or smartphone, the team at Paradise Pawn can help you. With our two locations in the Bronx, we would be happy to take a look at your electronics, evaluate them, and provide with quick cash you can use right away. If you want to know specifically what we buy or want to just ask a few questions about either the selling or pawning process before you come to our location, feel free to give us a call or send some messages to a member of our team.
Sell Used Laptops & Computers in NYC
An old laptop or computer can often be resold to the right pawn shop or electronic reseller for some quick cash. Here at Paradise Pawn we have two locations in the Bronx where I team can help with pawn loans and selling/buying used electronics. The cash you can get for pawning or selling a laptop can vary greatly based on what you are selling. If you have questions about what we buy, or you want to know more about selling/pawning, please chat with a member of our team, give us call, or come visit us at one of our two locations.
How Much Is A Used Laptop Worth?
A used laptop’s value can vary greatly. Depending on what you are selling and who you are selling it to, you could get quoted anywhere from tens of dollars to hundreds of dollars. It is important to understand a few important elements that affect the value of your computer or laptop:
- Brand: First and foremost, it matters if your computer is a Mac vs a PC for a few reasons. It can be difficult to resell certain brands and there are also different markets for used computers based on their brand.
- Model/Age: More importantly, it matters how old your computer is. Newer is always better with computers as they have upgraded hardware and software. In fact, at certain points, computers are completely abandoned by software developers, and it becomes impossible to update a computer to the newest version of the software.
- Condition: Of course another thing to consider is the overall condition of your computer or laptop. If it is warped, dented, and has functionality issues due to damage, that is going to make it harder to sell and decrease the value. Plus if it is a laptop and the screen is broken or cracked, that is immediately going to lower the value substantially.
What Should I Do Before Pawning/Selling A Laptop
Your home computer, laptop, or other device likely has photos, passwords, and personal information saved on its hard drive. You want to sell your device, not your information. No one wants to find out that the new owner of your computer or laptop is going to have immediate access to any private information or accounts you were logged into. If you are selling a laptop or computer you need to remove all passwords, photos, videos, and data. Then you want to set everything back to the original factory settings. This is should clear your computer of any file or program that you added.
Before selling or pawning a laptop make sure it is physically clean as well as as digitally clean. Use cleaning products designed for computers like compressed air canisters and non-abrasive cloth wipes to remove dust from the keyboard and screen of your computer or laptop.
Your laptop or computer will be worth more to a reseller and future customer if everything is included. Bring the charger, mouse, keyboard, and any other extras that you don’t plan to keep. Of course, if you still have use for the keyboard, mouse, external camera, or other devices, you can keep them, but if you are planning on getting rid of all of them, and they are in good condition, you should consider bringing it all with you.
Buy, Sell, & Pawn Used Smart Phones in NYC
A used phone can get you a couple hundred dollars if the phone is in good condition and is a newer model. Smartphones particularly are often resold. Many people want a newer generation phone but might not want to pay the current upfront prices for that phone. That is why the current generation and a few generations back are usually always in high demand. If you are looking to buy a used phone, sell a used phone, or get a pawn loan for your phone, give us a call and we can discuss the process.
How Do I Pawn A Phone?
It is important to consider the pawning process before pawning a phone. Often when people get a pawn loan, they put something up as a sort of collateral for the loan, and the loan amount is based on that item. This is great when you are in a bit of a bind and need some quick cash to pay rent or handle another expense. But, giving up your phone can be hard choice. Not only does this mean you don’t have a phone for a short period of time, but you will also need to consider things like your personal data. Generally, the best practice is to backup your phone on to an external device, and then fully reset the phone so none of your passwords, payment information, photos, or other data is on the phone. If you have questions about pawning devices like phones, feel free to give us a call, or send us a message.
Buy, Sell, & Pawn Used Gaming Consoles in NYC
The video game industry continues to be a growing market. And there is a lot of value in re-selling consoles, controllers, games, and other accessories. Generally speaking the two best things to sell are the newest consoles and accessories in great condition, or retro gaming consoles, games, and peripherals that are no longer sold by the main console developers. Gamers on the hunt for a rare game, console, or peripheral often look to pawn stores and other secondhand stores, especially since buying from online marketplaces can be hit or miss. If you have video game consoles, controllers, and other equipment that you aren’t using that is in great condition, it might be time to sell it. If you have questions about what we buy or our inventory, please contact us.
What Determines How Much Cash I'll Get Selling A Video Game Console?
Generation
It is important to understand the different demands of different console generations. Obviously, there is always a demand for the newest and most modern generation. But thanks to the fact that backward compatibility has never been an industry standard, there is sometimes strong demand for older generations of consoles that have gone out of production. Nostalgic gamers might want an old NES or PS2 so they can relive their favorite childhood games.
Condition
Look, if it doesn't turn on, it isn't worth much, It doesn't matter if you are selling a laptop, phone, or gaming console, one of the first things an electronic re-seller or pawn shop is going to check is condition. Unfortunately, wear and tear is common for electronics. Having a console in pristine condition as well as having the cables, controllers, and other pieces also in good condition is going to be extremely important to any reseller or pawn shop.
Extras
Selling or pawning everything altogether is going to be your best bet at an electronics reseller or pawn shop. Bringing the working console, controllers, cables, and any/all popular games is going to probably net you the most money, especially if you are selling retro. There is little to no demand for a retro console with no controllers, games, or cables, because those aren't easy to find. Resellers will want to package and sell everything together.
Do All Pawn Shops Buy Video Games, Consoles, And Gaming Peripherals?
No. It is extremely important to check ahead before you bring a box filled with N64 cartridges to a pawn shop. Every pawn shop is different in what they take, and it’s going to be based on whether or not they think there is a market in their area for these devices and their games. Understand that most pawn shops and resellers are immediately going to offer you a percentage of what the current value for that console is. So if you are selling a current generation PlayStation or Xbox, they will look at the current prices of new models, to determine a fractional price they can resell a used model. From there, if you are getting a pawn loan, you are also going to get less than you would get for just selling the item because of how pawn loans work. In the case of a retro system, it is going to depend on whether or not your local pawn shop is interested in carrying and marketing retro games to their area.
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