Is it worth trying to sell a broken tv?

volgo on 19/03/2014 - 12:52

My 4 1/2 year old 46" Samsung Series 6 LED tv has a stuffed panel which costs over $1000 to replace (got an independent quote and a Samsung quote - cost of the replacement panel is relative to the original cost of the tv). Otherwise there is nothing wrong with it. We decided to go with a new tv rather than repair this one.

Question is, given the low cost of tv's now is there a market for these busted tv's which can be fixed or should it go out in the council clean-up? Where should I advertise or who should I contact?

Thanks for your ideas…

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • battler on 19/03/2014 - 13:08
    +5

    ebay frequently has broken/faulty plasmas & LCDs.

    list it at 99c and see what happens.
    May even help someone who is looking for a replacement remote.

    • fruit on 19/03/2014 - 14:58
      +1

      Make sure you calculate and include postage! There are people who buy broken stuff for spare parts.

      • wbeer on 19/03/2014 - 22:08

        I would make it local pickup/ even if it sells for $50, would you want to go to the trouble of packing it up and shipping it off?

  • jamesvtre on 19/03/2014 - 13:46
    +3

    My opinion is put it out for council clean up as the panel is going to costs over $1000 to replace for new owner. Save your self the time and energy.

  • Cheeper on 19/03/2014 - 18:16
    +2

    Someone may be looking for internal cards or components. Worth putting on ebay for 99c. Even if you only get 99c you will be helping someone out.

    • ozy on 20/03/2014 - 07:43

      Totally agree with ebay!

      How does the broken TV behave?

  • Euphemistic on 20/03/2014 - 08:50
    +2

    Why not sell it. Make sure it is well described as faulty. Better to try and recycle it than to bin it.

  • vipulrm on 20/03/2014 - 09:34
    +2

    I would attempt to sell it on eBay. As they say, one man's junk is another man's treasure ;-)

    • Bullzye on 23/03/2014 - 22:38

      one man's junk is another man's treasure ;-)
      Now we know which way you swing.

      • vipulrm on 23/03/2014 - 23:02

        Whaooo… Don't go there…

  • kwaker on 20/03/2014 - 10:22
    +1

    I wouldn't bother I'd give it away for free as they would be doing me a favour getting rid of it because now its just a lump of rubbish in your house.

    Gumtree attracts timewaster trolls so advertise it on ebay with free pickup or postage at cost. Advertise on gumtree but just don't answer the trolls stupid questions like how much does it weigh? what are the measurements? Can you put candy inside it?

  • Stumper on 20/03/2014 - 12:15
    +1

    I have a 5 years 55 ins Samsung plasma TV , in good working condition. I tried to use it as trade in when I was interested in upgrading it to a smart samsung tv , costing over $2,000 . But no retailers were interested in using it as trade in.
    Eventually I have to give it away free to a mate who has a need for his holiday house.
    There is no secondary market for used TV even though it is in good working condition.

  • Geewhizz on 23/03/2014 - 06:58
    +1

    Just before you chuck it, I don't suppose you bought extended warranty and have forgotten you'd done so?

    • volgo on 24/03/2014 - 08:59

      Checked all that - 18 months too late.

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