Technology is expensive. We geeks love to shower ourselves with new gadgets, but it's awfully costly. There are a lot of ways to save money on your tech addiction, but none of them beat buying used. Why Buying Used Is Awesome I'm always looking for ways to save money. I'm rarely satisfied with a simple coupon or sale; I want insane deals. If it isn't insane, I just don't feel victorious. Big "events" like Black Friday and Prime Day can be okay for shopping, but they'll never match what you can get used. Here are some examples of great tech deals I've gotten recently: A Marantz A/V receiver for $35 (originally $799). It's a bit old (released in 2008), and doesn't support some newer tech like 4K and HDR, but I haven't upgraded to those yet anyway—and it was easily the cheapest HDMI receiver I'd found, thanks to my local e-waste center. This is probably the best deal I've ever gotten. A modern HDMI receiver would cost at least $200, for features I don't even need right now. A pair of Yamaha HS50M speakers for $150 (instead of $400 for a pair of newer HS5s). Instead of buying a new set… Read full this story
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