When upgrading, what do you do with previous projector? - Blu-ray Forum

RipleyLV426 · 05-13-2020, 04:32 PM

Hey there! So I'm wondering, how do you all go about selling the old projector once you upgrade? Seems like it could be a challenge, though I'm trying OfferUp. What would be a good rule of thumb on re-sale price?

Thanks!

CompleteCount · 05-13-2020, 04:50 PM

When I sold my old projector, I had grown tired of ticking off the hours left on the blub, and just wanted to get rid of it.

I was also upgrading the rest of my system, so I threw in a superb Panasonic 1000w HTiB to make it more enticing. I bought all of the components at rock-bottom prices, along with only using 15% maximum of the lamp-life, and sold the lot with only about 25% depreciation.

My best advice would be to do as I did: try and sell it to a pub/bar, as small venues without a projector (and whom wouldn't have thought of getting one for helping to snare more punters with sports events, etc) would be likely to take it off your hands for a reasonable sum.

Sincerely - good luck!

Eschenpod · 05-13-2020, 04:51 PM

Craigslist maybe.

slimdude · 05-14-2020, 10:55 AM

If you're a registered member on ebay, you can sell it there, or give it to somebody.

Dirk504 · 05-14-2020, 03:53 PM

I recently sold my Sony 45es projector on the Facebook marketplace.

orangerunner · 05-14-2020, 07:32 PM

Due to their fragile nature I would be cautious about selling it when shipping is involved such as eBay.

It would be expensive to ship and if anything doesn't work quite right, the buyer is entitled to a 100% refund (item + shipping costs).

Local Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace would be my recommendation.

KRW1 · 10-24-2020, 05:14 PM

If you're feeling generous, it's the sort of thing schools/charities are always on the look out for.

Goldtoes68 · 11-23-2020, 05:12 PM

You can donate it to your local school.

Projector Central has a list of places you can donate it to. https://www.projectorcentral.com/donation.cfm

You can also regift to your children or a friend.

punisher · 11-23-2020, 08:34 PM

sold my epson on ebay..it had low hours and original box ,packaging and manual

silentbob · 11-25-2020, 10:07 PM

I still have my previous 2 projectors. (Sony 40es and JVC 950R) My first projector an Epson 8350, I gave to my cousin to enjoy. In return I was treated to a live taping of Hollywood Babble-On in Toronto. Almost sold my Sony to a former neighbour this summer, but family emergency forced them to suddenly move.

05-13-2020, 04:32 PM	#1
RipleyLV426 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Naperville, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:805 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:110	When upgrading, what do you do with previous projector? Hey there! So I'm wondering, how do you all go about selling the old projector once you upgrade? Seems like it could be a challenge, though I'm trying OfferUp. What would be a good rule of thumb on re-sale price? Thanks!

05-13-2020, 04:50 PM	#2
CompleteCount Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2017 Location:Elles Belles, Costa Plonka Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:288 Blu-ray collection:294 Blu-ray reviews:1	When I sold my old projector, I had grown tired of ticking off the hours left on the blub, and just wanted to get rid of it. I was also upgrading the rest of my system, so I threw in a superb Panasonic 1000w HTiB to make it more enticing. I bought all of the components at rock-bottom prices, along with only using 15% maximum of the lamp-life, and sold the lot with only about 25% depreciation. My best advice would be to do as I did: try and sell it to a pub/bar, as small venues without a projector (and whom wouldn't have thought of getting one for helping to snare more punters with sports events, etc) would be likely to take it off your hands for a reasonable sum. Sincerely - good luck! Last edited by CompleteCount; 05-13-2020 at 04:55 PM.

05-13-2020, 04:51 PM	#3
Eschenpod Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2019 Location:South Florida Trading Score:4	Craigslist maybe.

05-14-2020, 10:55 AM	#4
slimdude Banned Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8	If you're a registered member on ebay, you can sell it there, or give it to somebody.

05-14-2020, 03:53 PM	#5
Dirk504 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:25 4K collection:152 Blu-ray collection:367 Blu-ray reviews:4	I recently sold my Sony 45es projector on the Facebook marketplace.

05-14-2020, 07:32 PM	#6
orangerunner Active Member Member since:Feb 2015	Due to their fragile nature I would be cautious about selling it when shipping is involved such as eBay. It would be expensive to ship and if anything doesn't work quite right, the buyer is entitled to a 100% refund (item + shipping costs). Local Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace would be my recommendation.

10-24-2020, 05:14 PM	#7
KRW1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2012 Blu-ray collection:45	If you're feeling generous, it's the sort of thing schools/charities are always on the look out for.

11-23-2020, 05:12 PM	#8
Goldtoes68 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2020	You can donate it to your local school. Projector Central has a list of places you can donate it to. https://www.projectorcentral.com/donation.cfm You can also regift to your children or a friend.

11-23-2020, 08:34 PM	#9
punisher Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2010 Location:MSG CHASE BRIDGE Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:223	sold my epson on ebay..it had low hours and original box ,packaging and manual

11-25-2020, 10:07 PM	#10
silentbob Special Member Member since:Mar 2013 Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:239 Blu-ray collection:619 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 18	I still have my previous 2 projectors. (Sony 40es and JVC 950R) My first projector an Epson 8350, I gave to my cousin to enjoy. In return I was treated to a live taping of Hollywood Babble-On in Toronto. Almost sold my Sony to a former neighbour this summer, but family emergency forced them to suddenly move.

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