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EcoATM Recycles Your Gadgets, Gives You Some Cash While You’re at It

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Gadgets like mobile phones and tablets have a quick turnover rate. By that, I mean you can expect a newer version of that cellphone you just bought after a couple of months or so.
So if you’re the type who’s always buying new phones and updating your devices, then it’s…

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January 16th, 2012 by: Hazel Chua

7-Eleven Adds Used Games Next to Slurpee Machine

I am not a big fan of buying used games. Anytime I can get the same thing new for only a few bucks more, I go new. I know some folks – like my mom – will do anything to save a buck so my kids come home with used…

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April 20th, 2010 by: Shane McGlaun

Amazon Wants Your Used Games

amazon game trade-in

Here’s a development for Amazon lovers (and shut-ins) everywhere: the online retailer has decided to get into the used game trade-in… uh, trade…. Just search for the game in question, print a shipping label, and send it in. Step two (or, actually, four)? You get money.

Of course, you’re

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March 6th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Eb Games Charging More Than Retail for Some Used Games

EB Games Overpriced

Every time I’ve ever sold a used game to EB Games, I usually get about 20% to 30% of the retail price for it, then it shows up in the store for 80% to 90% of the retail price, which gives them a pretty decent profit margin already. Now, here’s…

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February 5th, 2007 by: Technabob

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