• @[email protected]
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    216 hours ago

    Depends what it is. I’ll buy used books all day, but there’s almost no level of savings where I’d buy most used electronics.

    • @[email protected]
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      314 hours ago

      Really? I go used all the time for electronics. DSLRs and lenses (and flashes and other kit), tablets to 3d print a case for as the home automation panel, etc.

      About the only electronics I dont go used are the actual electronics - esp32, sensors, a GPS module, etc.

      I should really set a minimum timeframe before purchases though…

      • @[email protected]
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        214 hours ago

        Cameras are different. Professional stuff is built to last forever and can be really good value.

        I wouldn’t take a used tablet or laptop for free, though. It’s genuinely worth nothing to me.

        • @[email protected]
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          213 hours ago

          More for me then!

          A battery swap is nothing, and its real easy to turn an old android tablet into something useful. Hell ive got a nexus 10, two 7’s, a gen 3 iPad all doing work for me on the daily.

          • @IncogCyberspaceUser
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            13 hours ago

            I’d be interested in hearing what you do with those tablets, if you want to share.