Unused Equipment Donations?

[Bonefrag]

I was wondering if we could somehow start a repository for old, unused or unwanted computer equipment? We could donate old mice, headphones, cables, etc. that we don't use and maybe help someone out who needs them? What do you think?

 

[xosniper]

although it is a good/noble idea, the cost of shipping everything might make it a pain in the pocketbook.

 

[Bonefrag]

Hmm..well yeah there is shipping, but wouldn't it still cost less than having to buy something new? I don't know - it was just a thought.

 

[General Sanders]

For a lot of things, the shipping would only be $5-15 (especially with USPS trying to improve it's public image with the new flat-rate shipping).

Even if shipping may be an issue, many members live near enough to other members where this may be an issue only 60% of the time (again, assuming it would be an issue to begin with).

Certainly worth considering, at any rate. Maybe make a thread for requests/offers, and people work out the actual shipping issues on their own?

...then again, there's always CraigsList.

 

[Tidus]

wouldn't it still cost less than having to buy something new?

I think it's a great idea, but believe it or not, shipping to and from could cost more than the actual product in some cases.

 

[Igoforunc09]

http://edgegamers.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=376

 

[Cryptex]

http://edgegamers.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=376

I don't think you understand the point of this thread.

 

[General Sanders]

Actually, I think that's pretty much what he meant. I don't doubt that people would be willing to donate.

 

[AngelCakes]

yea that would be great if that could happen

 

[e MpTy]

If someone pays for the shipping I would defently give away my un-used gear,

List as follows,

Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio
4 GIGs of DD2 5300 RAM

Vavle, aprox 150 dollers, at the time was at 200+

 

[Shuppa]

It's a great idea, and i'm also willing to donate my unused stuff.

- Sound card: Theatron Agrippa 7.1 DTS
- Headset: Razer Barracuda HP-1 5.1 surround ( I have 3 pairs..I don't know how, I don't know why... - who can guess where this sentece comes from )

But I live so far away from the States that shipping these two items would cost me way to much.

 

[Bonefrag]

shuppa...how much would it cost to ship a pair of those headphones to Nashville, Tennessee?

 

[xosniper]

I do think its a cool idea, I just thought the shipping might get in the way, BUT if people are willing to pay the shipping with no complaints (like me) then this could be a GREAT way to help some peeps out.

 

[XeroX]

Yeah sounds a good idea, but i worry that people will abuse it, take the items, and sell them on for free profit.

 

[Shuppa]

shuppa...how much would it cost to ship a pair of those headphones to Nashville, Tennessee?

That's a good question...I'll check it out this weekend, have a lot of work at the office so I won't have time to do it earlier.

I'll let you know either in this thread or via PM

 

[AngelCakes]

yes but tahts why were eGO were all good people...or should be at least