ID: 182
Category: Computer Ramblings
Added: 3rd of September 2020
Updated On: Tutorial updated and rechecked on 14th of January 2026
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I was having a clear out of old computer equipment and was amazed at the number of old cables and adaptors I had collected over the years.
Like other computer users, I have probably purchased the same cable two or three times over my lifetime because I simply couldn't be bothered to look at what I already had laying around the house.
If you really have no need for your old cables, components and other old tech it might be worth spending some time sticking them online to sell, or even repurposing them.
There has always been a healthy market for retro computing. Older PC components such as adaptors and other accessories still sell well these include VGA cables, PS2 adaptors, IDE Cables, old computer keyboards, 3.5" Floppy disks, old computer memory, Old graphics cards especially the Voodoo cards. In the UK you can list all your items for free on eBay.
If your lucky enough to still have an old computer laying around, Commodore, Spectrum, BBC, Amiga, Atari ST or a classic 286, 386 or 486 PC you can get quite a bit of money for these. I have seen many of these older computers selling for £200+ in the UK.
The most unfortunate trend I’ve observed is the unnecessary disposal of hardware due to Windows-related slowdowns. Often, these computers can be completely rejuvenated with a Linux installation. We are all responsible for creating this massive ewaste pile.
