Getting Rid of Old Stuff

When we moved from our apartment to "our" house a few months back we got rid of a few things... An old carpet that made it's debut in college, a bookshelf that I found on the street several years back. We didn't really spend enough time purging old clothes because we were more concerned with getting out of our apartment in time. Now that we're mostly settled, we've been able to spend a little more time getting rid of old clothes and stuff. Off to Goodwill went an old Playstation, shoes, clothes, bed comforter, lots of things. I couldn't part with my old iPod from over 4 years ago for some reason. (even though I have a newer iPod and iPhone...oh my, with my DVR post from yesterday and this I sound so high tech, not really!) Anyhow, Pat found this article today about Gazelle. From their website:

• What Is Gazelle?
  We provide an easy, fast, and safe way for you to sell electronics and recycle electronics. When you sell cell phones, mp3 players, laptops, or other gadgets to us, you'll earn cash and help save the environment by keeping old, used gadgets out of landfills. You get green while being green! The bottom line is you want to sell electronics and we want to buy electronics. A perfect match!
• What Happens When I Sell My Electronics?
  As soon as we receive your used electronics and gadgets (such as used cell phones, used laptops etc.), we inspect them to be sure their condition matches your evaluation. We'll notify you via email once your item has been received and inspected, and again when your payment has been sent. The whole process takes about a week once we receive a box from you.
• What Does Gazelle Do With My Used Electronics?
  Gazelle believes that electronics recycling starts with reuse. After we buy electronics and gadgets, we evaluate their condition. When we receive items that are still in working condition, we extend their lives by removing all personal data from them, and selling the electronics through a variety of retail and wholesale outlets. Items without market value are recycled responsibly.

They take pretty much everything except for printers (shipping costs are too high). And even though you might not get any cash, it won't cost you a penny and at least it is being recycled. I think I am going to try it out - will let you know how it goes! And since I miss it sometimes, here is a picture of our old Hoboken apartment (October 2006 to June 2009). We got engaged there! :)