Comments on: Get Paid To Recycle Old Gadgets & Electronics! http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/12/15/get-paid-to-recycle-old-gadgets-electronics/ Work At Home & Avoid Scams. Our Guide will help you find jobs, telecommuting friendly companies & other work from home options. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:14:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Eddy Salomon http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/12/15/get-paid-to-recycle-old-gadgets-electronics/#comment-10730 Eddy Salomon Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:53:03 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/?p=189#comment-10730 Bruce, Thanks for sharing your opinion. But it would be nice if you could back up some of these claims with facts. I've sent a few items to Gazelle and never had a problem. The fact of the matter is you're told what your product may be worth before you send them in. If you think the price is too low then it's just a matter of not selling it to them. Go to craigslist or ebay and sell them there. At the end of the day everyone has a choice. I don't know any company that is without complaints. There are always going to be a few horror stories for any company. I personally have my own for Jetblue but it doesn't make Jetblue a scam. It just means they've dropped the ball a few times. But for the most part they don't. So everyone should be very mindful of this before jumping to the conclusions that a company is a scam because they have a few complaints. A long standing pattern of complaints is a different matter. I think if they did have a long standing history of scamming people, they wouldn't get so much good publicity by sites like the Wall Street Journal, The New Times, Today show, etc. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121856900180434119.html http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/17/used-tech-dealers-do-booming-business-in-iphone-3gs/ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26035435#26035435 Now with that said, I don't doubt there are some complaints and that Gazelle may have dropped the ball for some people. But I don't think they're in the business or practice of ripping people off. But that's just my opinion based on my personal experience and what I've read from other credible news agencies. Either way, I appreciate that you shared your opinion. Bruce,

Thanks for sharing your opinion. But it would be nice if you could back up some of these claims with facts. I’ve sent a few items to Gazelle and never had a problem. The fact of the matter is you’re told what your product may be worth before you send them in. If you think the price is too low then it’s just a matter of not selling it to them. Go to craigslist or ebay and sell them there. At the end of the day everyone has a choice.

I don’t know any company that is without complaints. There are always going to be a few horror stories for any company. I personally have my own for Jetblue but it doesn’t make Jetblue a scam. It just means they’ve dropped the ball a few times. But for the most part they don’t. So everyone should be very mindful of this before jumping to the conclusions that a company is a scam because they have a few complaints. A long standing pattern of complaints is a different matter. I think if they did have a long standing history of scamming people, they wouldn’t get so much good publicity by sites like the Wall Street Journal, The New Times, Today show, etc. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121856900180434119.html http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/17/used-tech-dealers-do-booming-business-in-iphone-3gs/ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26035435#26035435

Now with that said, I don’t doubt there are some complaints and that Gazelle may have dropped the ball for some people. But I don’t think they’re in the business or practice of ripping people off. But that’s just my opinion based on my personal experience and what I’ve read from other credible news agencies. Either way, I appreciate that you shared your opinion.

]]> By: Bruce http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/12/15/get-paid-to-recycle-old-gadgets-electronics/#comment-10727 Bruce Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:39:18 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/?p=189#comment-10727 Gazelle.com is a rip off site. They don't recycle, they take people's electronics, pay them half of what they are worth, and then they sell them for a profit on ebay. Do a Google search and read all the horror stories about people who send them products because Gazelle days they will pay them so much money, only to have Gazelle get the product and suddenly find things wrong with them that weren't there before. These guys are scam artists. Gazelle.com is a rip off site. They don’t recycle, they take people’s electronics, pay them half of what they are worth, and then they sell them for a profit on ebay. Do a Google search and read all the horror stories about people who send them products because Gazelle days they will pay them so much money, only to have Gazelle get the product and suddenly find things wrong with them that weren’t there before. These guys are scam artists.

]]> By: Jon L http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/12/15/get-paid-to-recycle-old-gadgets-electronics/#comment-5814 Jon L Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:44:00 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/?p=189#comment-5814 Just a side note, there are a number of municipalities that have "green" electronics recycling programs that are environmentally groovy, and they have companies that strip all the valuable elements out of the non-working electronics (gold, titanium, etc.). Here in Burbank, CA, our city has a great recycling program for broken electronics. So, you can save the good ones, repair the things you can repair, and recycle that which you can't (and along with the previous posters note about cell phone donations - she's absolutely right! and there are many other programs for phones like it.) Just a side note, there are a number of municipalities that have “green” electronics recycling programs that are environmentally groovy, and they have companies that strip all the valuable elements out of the non-working electronics (gold, titanium, etc.).

Here in Burbank, CA, our city has a great recycling program for broken electronics. So, you can save the good ones, repair the things you can repair, and recycle that which you can’t (and along with the previous posters note about cell phone donations – she’s absolutely right! and there are many other programs for phones like it.)

]]> By: MsJaxxee http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/12/15/get-paid-to-recycle-old-gadgets-electronics/#comment-5412 MsJaxxee Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:39:32 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/?p=189#comment-5412 Thanks for sharing. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Eddy Salomon http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/12/15/get-paid-to-recycle-old-gadgets-electronics/#comment-5401 Eddy Salomon Sun, 28 Dec 2008 02:55:16 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/?p=189#comment-5401 Hi Shawna, Thanks for sharing! I've heard of this program and I think it's a great cause. We're all about good karma and trying to share positivity. So your post is very welcomed! Thanks again. Eddy Hi Shawna,

Thanks for sharing! I’ve heard of this program and I think it’s a great cause. We’re all about good karma and trying to share positivity. So your post is very welcomed!

Thanks again.

Eddy

]]> By: Shawna718 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/12/15/get-paid-to-recycle-old-gadgets-electronics/#comment-5400 Shawna718 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 01:56:39 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/?p=189#comment-5400 I would like to mention this while you are on the subject- Cell phones that are old and worthless can still be put to good use. People can donate old cell phones to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Old phones without service can still call 911. They give the phones to women in dangerous situations so they can always call for help. This program has literally saved lives! Here is the website for more information: http://www.ncadv.org/takeaction/DonateaPhone_129.html I realize this is not a money-maker but it is a good karma-maker. Put good out, good comes back! I would like to mention this while you are on the subject- Cell phones that are old and worthless can still be put to good use. People can donate old cell phones to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Old phones without service can still call 911. They give the phones to women in dangerous situations so they can always call for help. This program has literally saved lives! Here is the website for more information: http://www.ncadv.org/takeaction/DonateaPhone_129.html
I realize this is not a money-maker but it is a good karma-maker. Put good out, good comes back!

]]> By: Eddy Salomon http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/12/15/get-paid-to-recycle-old-gadgets-electronics/#comment-5396 Eddy Salomon Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:14:00 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/?p=189#comment-5396 Hi Raynale, Based on what I read on the FAQ page: http://www.gazelle.com/help#syi_1 The only time someone has to pay for shipping is if they live OUTSIDE the U.S. That doesn't make it a scam, that's just their policy and they're upfront about it. With that said this may not be an ideal opportunity for those that do live outside the U.S. You would have to weigh out the cost of shipping with how much money you'll actually make. For instance if it only cost me $10 to ship something and they pay me $50. Then it's a no brainer because I made $40 for spending $10. But that's just a hypothetical situation. If the math doesn't work in your favor, then you should definitely pass on the opportunity. However just because you don't agree with their clearly stated policy doesn't make this a scam. Too often that word is thrown around on the web frivolously. Eddy Hi Raynale,

Based on what I read on the FAQ page:
http://www.gazelle.com/help#syi_1

The only time someone has to pay for shipping is if they live OUTSIDE the U.S. That doesn’t make it a scam, that’s just their policy and they’re upfront about it.

With that said this may not be an ideal opportunity for those that do live outside the U.S. You would have to weigh out the cost of shipping with how much money you’ll actually make. For instance if it only cost me $10 to ship something and they pay me $50. Then it’s a no brainer because I made $40 for spending $10.

But that’s just a hypothetical situation. If the math doesn’t work in your favor, then you should definitely pass on the opportunity. However just because you don’t agree with their clearly stated policy doesn’t make this a scam. Too often that word is thrown around on the web frivolously.

Eddy

]]> By: Raynale http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/12/15/get-paid-to-recycle-old-gadgets-electronics/#comment-5395 Raynale Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:23:52 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/?p=189#comment-5395 I am so disappointed with this website. I attempted to send them an item for recycle and they informed me via a chat session that I would have to pay the postage. This is just another scam Eddy. I am so disappointed with this website. I attempted to send them an item for recycle and they informed me via a chat session that I would have to pay the postage. This is just another scam Eddy.

]]> By: Eddy Salomon http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/12/15/get-paid-to-recycle-old-gadgets-electronics/#comment-5358 Eddy Salomon Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:16:46 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/?p=189#comment-5358 Thanks for the suggestions Eleanor! As always you're a valued and welcomed old friend. =) In any event glad to hear you're working on your sites and this opportunity can be exposed to your visitors. Thanks for the kind words as always. Eddy Thanks for the suggestions Eleanor! As always you’re a valued and welcomed old friend. =)

In any event glad to hear you’re working on your sites and this opportunity can be exposed to your visitors.

Thanks for the kind words as always.

Eddy

]]> By: Eleanor http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/12/15/get-paid-to-recycle-old-gadgets-electronics/#comment-5354 Eleanor Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:15:28 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/?p=189#comment-5354 I have seen recycle bins in Best Buy and I think Sprint has a recycling program to. But there is always ebay. I say ebay only because it will be time for me to buy my 10 year old a phone when she hits 6th grade in 2 years. I have seen alot of used phones sell there. As always Eddy, you share the best stuff with us. I am in the process of builing 2 blog sites and this will be a great addition to them... I have seen recycle bins in Best Buy and I think Sprint has a recycling program to. But there is always ebay. I say ebay only because it will be time for me to buy my 10 year old a phone when she hits 6th grade in 2 years. I have seen alot of used phones sell there.

As always Eddy, you share the best stuff with us. I am in the process of builing 2 blog sites and this will be a great addition to them…

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