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Fix It or Toss It? 4

by Dan Reilly on June 26, 2008 at 02:00 PM



Check the Purchase Cost of a New One

Junking something you paid a fortune for years ago is probably going to be a tough swallow. Unfortunately, advances sometimes mean replacing that your old stuff is now a bargain. For instance, that DVD player that once cost $200 can now probably be found for less than $40, so it's not worth your time to get a laser replaced, and you might as well look into Blu-ray. Depending on the damage, old iPods can often be used as simple hard drives for storing music, and repairs of the device can cost as little as $70. Any cheap gadgets should also head to the recycle bin – Consumer Reports advises that anything you bought for less that $150 is not worthy of repair.

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