When to sell an old console?

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  1. pmk1996

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    I personally would sell it at anytime especially if am planning to buy a better one. However, I wouldn't consider selling it when it's not working. As long as it's in good condition, you can sell it at anytime.
     
  2. ReaperX

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    @pmk1996 True enough, might as well try and sell it before it breaks down.
     
  3. mynameisshieldler

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    True.
     
  4. mynameisshieldler

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    I see.
     
  5. xyrene

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    I guess when you are about to get only below half the price when you purchased it then I guess it would be best to just keep it.
     
  6. ReaperX

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    You could sell it for a bit of pocket money or waiting a bit for its value to increase over time.
     
  7. jakub1

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    It might not increase over time and just lose money
     
  8. jakub1

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    I agree, selling at a very low price is not ideal
     
  9. xyrene

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    Yes, you would be better off with keeping the gadget.
     
  10. ReaperX

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    True, I guess you might as well keep it until you get lucky or get bored with it.
     
  11. overcast

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    I think these days even the facebook groups do have option to sell old stuff. so that one you can think of for selling.
     
  12. jakub1

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    Facebook groups could offer you better prices
     
  13. ReaperX

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    I never thought to use Facebook as a source like that.
     
  14. overcast

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    Now that new edition of the playstation 5 is coming. It can be pretty interesting to try it out for the gaming. I'd be definitely considering selling the old consoles.
     
  15. ReaperX

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    Can't wait for it to come out and see what if offers.
     
  16. overcast

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    PS 5 definitely would make many people put their consoles on the sale. And who knows what may happen to their consoles in near future.
     
  17. ReaperX

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    I can see old school consoles being displayed in some sort of museum, oddly enough.
     
  18. overcast

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    Once stadia becomes popular, you can then keep the console. And after some years, you can sell the console. it won't be much of use in future.
     

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