Got an old iPod? Seven ways to offload your used electronics for cash

Got an old iPod? Seven ways to offload your used electronics for cash:

The Internet was supposed to make selling your old gadgets easier, but in some ways, it has only become a bigger pain in the ass over time. Who really wants to put a laptop on eBay these days, or deal with the flakes who make up craigslist? Sometimes, the amount you're looking to recover from your used device might not be enough to justify the headaches involved in selling it—luckily, some devices tend to hold a relatively high resale value compared to some of their more common counterparts, but even Macs and iDevices can be a pain to offload much of the time.
That's undoubtedly a reason why there has been an explosion of services that offer to buy back your old computer or gadget in exchange for cash to spend on new gear. But which ones are legit, and what are the differences between them? Ars readers are always asking us about the most efficient ways to get rid of their old junk, so we thought we'd give a quick rundown as to what's out there when it comes to the gadget buyback market.
Most of these other services work in roughly the same way (unless otherwise noted), so I'll just give a quick, general explanation. You begin by selecting the product you're trying to sell back, whether it's an iPhone, an old Nokia phone, a laptop, or a tablet. Once you're done choosing the exact item you have—and you must choose the right version with the right specs—they ask you to rate your gadget's physical condition, ability to boot properly, and a handful of other questions (Did you reset the passwords? Are you including a power cable? Are there restore CDs?).
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