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Upgrading Your Gadgets?

You've been eyeing the new iPad2, but your original iPad is still in great shape. But the camera on the iPad 2 would be so nice to have, you could take pictures and skype... But is it really worth the extra price and besides, your original iPad is still in great shape!

Debate no more! Depending on the age and condition of your iPad, smartphone, laptop, iPod or other digital gadget you want to upgrade, try reselling it!

There are a number of online and retail outlets that offer cash (or a gift card) for your old electronic items.

Shop around for the best deals on what these sites will offer. NextWorth.com and Gazelle.com are two such sites offering cash, gift cards or the option to donate to charity.

What's it worth? Find your item on NextWorth.com or Gazelle.com and, depending on the condition, they will tell you what they will buy it for. Next Worth has also partnered with Target. You can bring your item to a specific Target store and receive a Target Electronics Trade-in card.

"Don't write off eBay or Amazon." writes Shane Snow on Mintlife.com, "some (first generation iPads) are selling for as high as 80% of their original price."

Crutchfield has an exchange site that gives you a gift card and Best Buy exchanges for a BestBuy gift card or cash for a lower value.

You can always try to sell locally on CraigsList and maybe get a little more cash for your gadget.

When it's time to buy that new gadget you've been wanting, consult NextWorth.com again to see how much your gadget will be worth the next time you just have to have the next generation.....(fill in the blank).

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photo credit: Sergey Galyonkin