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You've summed up the situation perfectly!
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Come back to this post to let us know :)
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I agree, those flip phones do make great kids toys. Old Nokia bricks too, because they're bulletproof obviously
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I apologise if I sound a bit naive here, but I'm genuinely interested - how easy are we talking and how is this type of thing done? Is this…
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This is such an awesome use, Thanks for your contribution!
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Check out the wordpress site for a few options at http://phonerehome.wordpress.com Alternatively I have just come across this page from…
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Data seems to be a common and indeed valid concern Thanks for your contribution!
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This is a fair question too - check out https://phonerehome.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/taronga-zoo-needs-your-old-phones/
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I have to say I haven't seen this, but I will look into it further. Thanks!
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Do you mind if I ask what you're getting out of keeping all your old phones? I mean, you say you like hoarding, but what specifically about…
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Not all heroes wear capes - my mate does this too - it can be really handy at parties when someone has spare charging cables.
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I agree with the personal attachment part - it has very much become a 5th limb and it is hard not to be sentimental when you invest so much…
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That is fair enough. I think recycling only makes the most sense when the device is no longer functional.
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[@PJC](/comment/5110895/redir): I'm sorry, what was your question referring to?
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I didn't know they had a drop off point there! Thanks!
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I used to do this with my older Nokia too until it stopped working. Now I just use my current phone (not as loud though).
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A great way to repurpose!
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Once you decide what you're going to do with all of them, whatever ends up as surplus you can recycle or repurpose!
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I agree. I still remember buying an iPhone 4s outright for pretty close to $1000 and 5 years later believing it was worth more than the…
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[@PJC](/comment/5110380/redir): I think these are a few options. 1. If your old phone has next to no value and isn't in the greatest…
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[@citygal](/comment/5110289/redir): very few options available, especially if your used phones are older than 2-3 years. If you have a…
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What I've found with a lot of people is that they want something in return for recycling the device (like trade-in value towards a new…
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You're right about there being not too much of an incentive to do so. MobileMuster will recycle your old phones rather than resell them -…
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Absolutely! It's a win-win scenario for everyone.
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Do you usually just keep 1 backup phone at a time?
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phonerehome posted a forum topic Why Do You or Don't You Recycle Your Old Mobile Phone?
Hi Ozbargainers! Long time fan, first time forum poster! I'm basically curious - we all know the inherent benefits of recycling to the…
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