In Manhattan: where to donate computer hardware ?

[Omer]

I now have an extra computer, 2 extra monitors, and a bunch of random ram, vid cards, etc.

I rather donate it than sell it.

Anybody have any recommendations ? Preferably to a place that will come to my apartment and pick up the stuff ( especially the huge 21" monitor )

thanks!

 

[Platypus]

Specs on the computer?

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
Specs on the computer?

 

[FuZoR]

can i pick it up ;-)

i really have no clue....

 

[konichiwa]

sigh

link #1

 

[PowerMacG5]

You can donate to me. I will do my own lugging too.

 

[LordMorpheus]

a new organization just opened up in Saint Louis . . they take all the junk computers and parts they find, buildin some working systems, and give them away. . . but to qualify for a free system you have to put in 20 or so hours of volunteer work at the organization . .

I may volunteer there (not to get a comp, but to help out) this summer . . .

I mean, look em up, maybe you can ship it to em . . (yeah, right.)

Anywho, I'm assuming there will be something similiar wherever you are.

 

[halik]

for some reason when i thought the title says "where to DETONATE computer hardware"

 

[Jzero]

I just read about some homeless dude in NYC that collects, repairs and sells computer parts right on the street corner.

That was in the New York Times a few weeks ago. Maybe you can track him down 😛

 

[Zee]

Originally posted by: Omer
I now have an extra computer, 2 extra monitors, and a bunch of random ram, vid cards, etc.

I rather donate it than sell it.

Anybody have any recommendations ? Preferably to a place that will come to my apartment and pick up the stuff ( especially the huge 21" monitor )

thanks!

I wud love to pick em up from you but if ure set on donation, try craigslist

 

[Omer]

wow -- so many responses.

I've done a bunch of google searches, but was hoping to find some recommendations.

It's a P3-1ghz Dell, with 1 gig of RAM, a DVD-ROM & CDRW, and a Gainward GF3 TI 200

Two CRT monitors, 21" P815 Viewsonic, and a Sony 19" G something ( forget the exact model )

Also, how do you determine 'bluebook' value for old PC hardware ? Would like to get the tax deduction on this ...

thanks.

 

[rh71]

LOL... you just described exactly the specs on my main machine (except it's not a Dell). Am I really that behind the times? 😉 You have PM.

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: Jzero
I just read about some homeless dude in NYC that collects, repairs and sells computer parts right on the street corner.

That was in the New York Times a few weeks ago. Maybe you can track him down 😛

I think I've seen that guy around before. I saw this dude around 37th & Bway with one of those big laundry carts full of computer equipment. He was prying open a panel on a streetlamp and plugging stuff into it to test it.

 

[wedi42]

sell it and donate the cash to someone.
then they can do what they want with it.
any charity would rather have cash then a PC.

 

[aswedc]

Originally posted by: johngute
sell it and donate the cash to someone.
then they can do what they want with it.
any charity would rather have cash then a PC.

This is a very good idea, especially considering how overvalued PIIIs still are. Anyone they give the machine to probably wouldn't use it for more than web/email anyway which would be a huge waste.