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Sell Your Used Laptop Like a Pro!

Hassle-Free Way to Sell Your Laptop

What if we told you you could sell your old laptop quickly without creating more environmental waste? You would probably say, “What’s the catch?” Hah, there isn’t any! All you get while using Gadget Salvation is a convenient selling process and a fair payment within one business day of computer delivery.

Here’s how you can sell your laptop with us

Get an estimate: Fill out an online form to help us learn about your product. Based on that information, we will instantly calculate an estimate to show you how much you could make off your sale.
Ship Your Laptop: If you are happy with the offer, complete the checkout to receive a prepaid shipping label. Then, package the laptop carefully and drop it off at any UPS location.
Receive Your Payment: We understand that time is money. That’s why we strive to pay you within one to two days of receiving your gadget. Once it arrives, we inspect it to confirm its value and pay you via the app of your choice. Currently, Gadget Salvation offers the following instant payment methods: Zelle, Venmo, CashApp, and PayPal. Alternatively, we can mail an old-fashioned paper check.

What Should I Do Before Selling My Laptop?

Gadget Salvation ensures that any and all data stored on your laptop gets erased before it leaves our HQ. However, you should take a few preparation steps to ready your laptop for sale:

Back it up. Google Drive, OneDrive, and DropBox are the most commonly used cloud storage solutions for backups.
Reset it factory settings.Or you can also just log out from all linked accounts and web browsers.
Reinstall your operating system. This step makes a used laptop more desirable to prospective buyers and clears it of all custom settings and stored information. Nevertheless, this step is unnecessary if you decide to sell to Gadget Salvation. We will erase storage and load the new operating system before the computer leaves our offices.
Clean your laptop. Since you are about to sell it, treat your used computer like a product about to enter the resale market. Cleaning your gizmo to ensure it looks its best is key to getting the most money out of it. Cover your basis by wiping the screen, keyboard, and chassis to make your laptop more presentable to potential buyers or our testing team.

Where Can I Sell My Laptop Safely?

Safety is another major concern when selling a used laptop. This is especially true if you are considering platforms like Craigslist or eBay. For example, you may encounter someone trying to steal your financial information during a transaction. Or an individual may try to scam you out of your laptop and money.

Technological safety is another issue. Sure, files will get erased, but these days, you never know. If something is left behind, your personal information can potentially get into the wrong hands, leading to all kinds of exposure. However, this is not a threat if you sell a laptop to Gadget Salvation. We will make sure your data is safe by wiping the computer’s storage with NIST-compliant software. And even if it cannot be erased due to internal failure, we will remove, destroy, and recycle a faulty hard drive or SSD at no cost to the seller.

We take cybersecurity seriously so our customers can have peace of mind. Lastly, Gadget Salvation has maintained near-perfect reviews on Facebook, Trustpilot, Google, and ResellerRatings since 2008. We strive to be the company you can count on.

Environmental Safety is Our Priority

The environmental impact of utilizing and properly disposing of pre-owned technology is a crucial concern in today’s climate. Otherwise, e-scrap can end up in landfills. And when that happens, harmful toxins pollute the environment, harming humanity and wildlife.

Technological safety is another issue. Sure, files will get erased, but these days, you never know. If something is left behind, your personal information can potentially get into the wrong hands, leading to all kinds of exposure. However, this is not a threat if you sell a laptop to Gadget Salvation. We will make sure your data is safe by wiping the computer’s storage with NIST-compliant software. And even if it cannot be erased due to internal failure, we will remove, destroy, and recycle a faulty hard drive or SSD at no cost to the seller.

We take cybersecurity seriously so our customers can have peace of mind. Lastly, Gadget Salvation has maintained near-perfect reviews on Facebook, Trustpilot, Google, and ResellerRatings since 2008. We strive to be the company you can count on.

How Much Should I Sell My Laptop For?

Used laptop resale prices will vary depending on the brand, model, and condition. Newer models in good shape will likely sell quickly and for more money. However, hardware problems and cosmetic damage significantly impact salvage value.

If you want to know what to sell your computer for:

Check out marketplaces like eBay and Meta (the former Facebook Marketplace).
Find out how other sellers are pricing similar items.
Consider your gadget’s working and cosmetic condition to determine the asking price.

However, if you are looking for a hassle-free process and a fair price, please check out our site or send a quick email if you need help finding your laptop model in our buyback database.

How Does Shipping Work?

After the seller completes a checkout, we will email a confirmation with a prepaid label and shipping instructions. The seller can print the label at home or at the UPS store.

Cover the laptop in bubble wrap and place it in a sturdy box with thick corrugated walls. Attach the label to the box and drop it off at UPS. We also highly encourage sellers to obtain a drop-off receipt from the shipping clerk.

All parcels are insured for up to $100 by default, but only if the seller packages their gadget correctly. Gadget Salvation is not liable for electronics damaged in transit due to poor packing. If the laptop arrives broken, we will have to revise the online offer based on its condition upon arrival.

How Do I Know It’s Time to Sell My Laptop?

The average lifespan of a computer’s core components is two years, although some models can last longer with proper maintenance. The following indicators will tell you it’s time to sell:

The laptop takes a long time to boot up and is generally slow.
A noisy fan / poor battery life / other hardware issues.
Frequent errors or blue screens, corrupted data.
The computer cannot run the latest operative system versions.
Repairs are not cost-effective.

If you are experiencing any of these issues, consider selling your laptop sooner rather than later. Bear in mind that computers depreciate fast, so the longer you wait, the higher the chance of you not being able to resell it at all.

What’s the Best Place to Sell My Laptop?

If you want a safe, streamlined, and hassle-free selling experience that supports the environment, Gadget Salvation is the way to go.

By selling to us, you will save time on research, listing, endless negotiations, and flakey internet buyers. You can sell a laptop in minutes and get on with your life.

Contact Gadget Salvation for a free estimate today!

What Else Do I Need to Include with My Laptop?

The laptop does not have to be in its original retail box; however, you must include the power adapter (unless stated otherwise online during the estimation process).

How Does Gadget Salvation Calculate a Used Laptop’s Value?

We rely on real-time resale data from eBay, Amazon, and other marketplace algorithms to ensure you get a fair market price. And the best part is? We cover all selling fees. Furthermore, our extensive laptop buyback database is constantly updated.