Where to sell your old TV for money

The age of modern household appliances, and especially televisions, is short - before you have time to enjoy the purchase, it will either break or become hopelessly outdated. The issue of recycling old equipment arises for every resident of the country. Options - take it to a landfill, dispose of it, sell it, donate it for spare parts, donate it to those in need. Let's look at each one.

Why can't you just throw away your old TV?

This is the first thing that comes to mind when talking about faulty equipment. But a citizen who is not indifferent to environmental problems will not take the old TV to a landfill. The device body and electronic filling, under the influence of natural factors, decompose and cause irreparable harm to the environment.

This applies to old tube televisions with a kinescope, which contain a huge number of elements hazardous to human health and nature. Here's just a part: barium, which has a negative effect on the muscles, strontium, when oxidized by air, causes burns of the mucous membrane, the hematopoietic organs suffer from an excess of lead, mercury, which is dangerous in vapors. Such devices have not been produced for a long time, but according to environmentalists, landfills are still full of such broken devices.

ATTENTION! A citizen who throws a TV into a household waste container will pay a large fine. According to Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 89-FZ dated June 24, 1998, TV receivers, in terms of the degree of negative impact on the environment, belong to the third class of waste. Only specialized companies can dispose of them.

Where to sell your old TV for money

There are several ways to get rid of the old unit, while gaining a certain amount.

We find a buyer

A simple, effective way to get rid of annoying equipment and get money is to place an offer on trading platforms - Avito, Youla or advertise on social networks. You won't get much for an old receiver - prices vary greatly, count on the minimum. Take a photo of the device being turned on from all sides, attach a full description, and write a bright text. Focus on a narrow circle of potential buyers - collectors, designers, students. There is a demand for such technology. They are taken:

• for country houses, garages;
• for use with a game console;
• for rental apartments, security rooms;
• for the design of a special interior, recreating the atmosphere of the 70–80s.

IMPORTANT! Collectors and designers are on the hunt for TVs over 50 years old in good condition. They may cost more than modern ones. For example, the first KVN TV from 1952 in good condition is listed on Youla for 100 thousand, the KVN-49 device with lens and documents is valued at 50 thousand.

We sell it to the workshop for scrap metal

We take it to a repair shop. The option will not bring in millions, but you can get some money. There is no longer a demand for old CRT devices, but LED and plasma models will be accepted. Especially appreciated: matrices, power systems, IR receivers.Owners of old TVs do not have information about the real cost of spare parts and materials, but such devices may have parts that cost money.

ATTENTION! Before your trip, call the technician and discuss the feasibility. There is no guarantee that the workshop requires exactly such a model.

By law, specialized workshops and centers are allowed to use only new materials, but usually they save money and buy used ones. This is an indicator of a dishonest attitude towards duties, entirely on their conscience. But it is possible to sell the old device.

Scrap metal collection points operate in every city. Older models contain non-ferrous and precious metals. True, there are few of them there. To get good money, it’s better to go through several points and compare prices. But it’s more profitable to return it at the nearest one - you don’t need to spend money on gasoline and you can save time.

IMPORTANT! They say that if you disassemble a TV yourself, you can collect 2 kg of copper and several grams of precious metals. But you have to be an engineer to do this.

We sell it to a pawnshop or consignment store

This is a good option that has its own nuances. This must be done in a trusted store. The device must have a presentable appearance, be operational, and not a very outdated model. It is possible to receive the maximum amount only after selling it. If you want to get money right away, then depending on the internal policy of the store, you can count on no more than 60% of the real price. Delivery is yours. But there are also advantages - by handing over the equipment, you can free up space at home, and the money will be transferred to you after some time.

Another way to get rid of unnecessary equipment

Not so popular, but many people use it. Large stores offer promotions - when you buy new equipment, you get a discount if you trade in the old model. Everything seems to be fine - I returned the old one and got a cheaper new one. Transportation may also be the responsibility of the seller. But don’t flatter yourself too much, the store does not operate at a loss – the price first increases, then drops a little. You get a minimum amount for an old device that still works. But you will get rid of junk - that's a plus.

We're giving away your old TV for free

If you want to do a noble deed - help those in need, get rid of unnecessary equipment - give it away for free. This gift will be accepted:

• mothers with many children and single mothers;
• young families;
• residents of rented apartments;
• elderly and lonely people;
• the poor.

Their “thank you” will be much more important and pleasant than the money you can get for an old unit.

If you want to clear space at home for a new TV and sell the old one for money, then you shouldn’t count on a large amount. Every product, after some time of use, loses value. And the longer the time, the lower the cost. Sometimes it’s nicer to give it away for free to those who need it most.