
Throw in more controllers and games, and you can expect to pay almost as much as a new one. A used one, with just one controller, was $100. I was in the market for a Playstation 3 recently, and I figured I would be able to pick up a used one for $50 on Craigslist. Just remember, condition is everything, and original packaging makes a world of difference. The same one, used, is going for over $500 on eBay. For example, a new iPad Air 2 with 64GB is over $600 after tax. But more recent ones, you'll have no trouble reselling them for a good chunk of money. Now, if you have one of the first 2010 models, it won't get you much money used, as the tech is too dated. There have been many different types of iPad and competitor tablets released since, but it's the iPad that holds its value well. The Apple iPad came along in April of 2010, and after a small adjustment period (what is that thing and what does it do?), everyone was hooked. It's still the tablet most people gravitate to, and it doesn't look like that will change anytime soon.

It was the first tablet to take the gadget world by storm.

And if you buy limited edition models, they can actually go up in value.īut to be clear, if you want a pair of good headphones that also hold their value, choose Sennheiser. That's not a big depreciation at all, especially for tech you actually wear. The same make and model, used, will sell for close to the same price on eBay. You could pay up to $300 for a pair of Beats Studio Wireless headphones, brand new. They have a certain "street cred" that seems to be bullet-proof, and they also look pretty cool.

But when it comes to holding their value, Beats are up there with the biggest and best studio headphones on the market. To be honest, they're not even close to being the best, as far as technical specs are concerned. They are not the best headphones on the market. So when the time does come to upgrade, these eight gadgets will still be worth a tidy sum. As advances quickly move the latest and greatest tech gadgets into the "out of date" category, it's hard to know what to buy, and how much to spend.īut, some tech gadgets are a better investment than others, holding their value well. By the time you've opened the box, it's already out of date.
