| With the growing environmental concerns facing | | | | bought brand new parts. Buy used appliance parts |
| the world today, it only makes sense to use and | | | | only from trusted dealers. They will disclose |
| reuse appliance parts that are still working | | | | information on what the condition of the used |
| properly. Why contribute to waste when you can | | | | part really is and advise you accordingly. |
| help lessen it? Knowing how to buy and dispose | | | | Selling used appliance parts. Instead of throwing |
| of used appliance parts can not only save and | | | | away your used appliances, why not make some |
| make you money, but also help you contribute to | | | | money out of them? Take them apart and sell |
| environmental preservation. | | | | components that are still working either directly to |
| Buying used appliance parts. Second-hand appliance | | | | individual buyers or to local shops that specialize in |
| parts are widely available over the Internet or in | | | | second-hand appliance parts. |
| your local electrical shops, and they're usually sold | | | | To sell directly to individual buyers, try looking at |
| at half the price of brand new parts. Ask your | | | | wanted ads in forums and other buy-and-sell sites; |
| technician if you can cut costs by buying used | | | | you are likely to find someone who needs an |
| parts. Remember that it is better to invest in | | | | appliance part you happen to have. You can also |
| brand new parts in some cases, so seek | | | | post ads of your merchandise yourself and wait |
| professional advice. | | | | for interested buyers to contact you. |
| If you have some knowledge of appliance repair, | | | | To sell your used appliance parts to a local shop, |
| you can probably purchase and install these used | | | | simply bring them in for an appraisal. Expect the |
| parts yourself to save even more money. | | | | shop to buy it from you at a low price - after all, |
| Beware of low-quality used appliance parts, | | | | they need to resell the parts at a profit. This |
| though, because you may have to replace them | | | | option is best if you do not have time to sell your |
| after only a short period of time, causing you to | | | | used appliance parts individually. The shop will likely |
| spend more than you would have if you just | | | | buy in bulk and pay you upfront. |