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Selling an old laptop

50Twuncle
50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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edited 18 September 2020 at 10:20AM in Old style MoneySaving
I have an 8 year old Toshiba Satelllite laptop for sale
I tried MusicMagie but they don't deal with laptops
I googled and found CASHINYOUR GADGETS.CO.UK who offered me £37 for the device - collected tomorrow !
This appears pretty good - I was expecting £10 or less
I then checked out LAPTOPS DIRECT and was offered £60
Whats going on ?
Are these companies reputable and is it safe to add ny bank account details on the site ?

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  • Farway
    Farway Posts: 14,806 Forumite
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    Have you tried searching MSE for these companies?
    I ask as it seems common to have an offer and then once item received the offer is reduced substantially.
    No idea if these companies are like that
    Maybe ask on the Techie forum?
    Gardener’s pest is chef’s escargot
  • BrassicWoman
    BrassicWoman Posts: 3,218 Forumite
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    I've bought a lot from laptops direct and they've been around for years. 
    2021 GC £1365.71/ £2400
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