Most people have a few old phones lying around the house. You’ve probably moved on to a new device and have hidden your old phone away in your closet somewhere.
That old phone is still useful, though and there are plenty of things you can do with it. Here’s why you shouldn’t throw away your old phone.
You Own It
You’ve spent the best part of two years paying off this phone, and now you finally own it. The chances are it still works perfectly well, and you’ve got absolutely nothing left to pay on it.
Just think about what you could do with the extra $50 a month or so you save. Phones aren’t cheap, but once we finally own them outright, we tend to get rid of them and move on to the next big contract.
Why not keep yours a little longer and save some money?
Keep It As a Backup
It’s hard to live life without a smartphone in the modern world. Everything is on our phones, and if yours stops working for some reason, then it’s very inconvenient.
Your old phone makes a perfect backup and is ready to step in whenever you need it.
If you happen to lose or damage your new phone, then it can be a lifesaver and save you all sorts of hassle.
Recycle It
Alternatively, you can sell your phone to a company that will recycle it, and you’ll be surprised by how much you can get for it.
We’re quick to write our old technology off as worthless, but it’s actually quite valuable in reality. An extra few hundred dollars in your pocket isn’t bad, and all you’ve got to do is send it off in the mail.
Recycling your old phone is good for the environment, and it can be good for your pocket as well. Check out how much your phone is worth and send it off.
Repair It
If you’re someone who loves understanding how things work and have an interest in technology, then you might want to repair your old phone yourself.
You’ll need high-quality parts from Octopart and some high-level knowledge of how phones work, but you might be able to get your old device running like new. Manufacturers don’t really like you fiddling around with the insides of their phones, but if you don’t need the device anymore, then why not?
End the Upgrade Cycle
We seem to be stuck in an endless upgrade cycle. Just as we’ve paid off one phone, a new upgrade comes along that you’ve got to have. Once you’ve paid that one off, then something new is bound to come along.
New upgrades come out so frequently that it’s impossible to reach the top of the mountain. As soon as you get to the top and have the latest, greatest device, a new one comes along and knocks you down.
Ask yourself if the latest upgrade is really worth the cost, and see if you can break the upgrade cycle.