by Erik J. Schram -
So ya know how Americans have become obsessed with having the latest and greatest electronics? Whether its shelling out another $500 for this years model of the iPad or making sure your graphics card can handle the new GTA V, people have never been more willing to empty their wallets just to stay up to date. And as a result of this technological habit, came the problem of getting rid of the old or broken tech that we replaced. That's where sites like uSell or eBay come in handy to get a little cash back. But what if your laptop is too old or too broken to reuse? Then we're told to take it all to certified e-waste drop offs like Best Buy or other local electronic shops. Now, what if I told you that these places are taking the electronics that we give them for free (or even at our expense) and making a ton of money from them..? The idea didn't sit well with me either..
So ya know how Americans have become obsessed with having the latest and greatest electronics? Whether its shelling out another $500 for this years model of the iPad or making sure your graphics card can handle the new GTA V, people have never been more willing to empty their wallets just to stay up to date. And as a result of this technological habit, came the problem of getting rid of the old or broken tech that we replaced. That's where sites like uSell or eBay come in handy to get a little cash back. But what if your laptop is too old or too broken to reuse? Then we're told to take it all to certified e-waste drop offs like Best Buy or other local electronic shops. Now, what if I told you that these places are taking the electronics that we give them for free (or even at our expense) and making a ton of money from them..? The idea didn't sit well with me either..