Bit of an interesting situation here.
I still own and use an iPod mini, complete with 16GB Flash Storage and an increased capacity battery. Personal preference I suppose, but I consider it a pleasure to use and listen to over the plethora of other touchscreen based devices I have. I’m convinced however that it’s about to die. It’s becoming harder to start up and the battery isn’t faring so well compared to when it was new. The enclosure is chipped and missing screws as well. I have spare parts to repair it but I’m convinced I want to move on to something different.
One possible option is an iPod Classic 160GB Refurbished unit that I purchased a while back but never used, still in its unopened packaging.
My coworkers seem to think I’m completely mad at the mention of the idea. Apparently an iPod Classic in excellent condition can fetch a decent amount still? At least that’s what I’ve heard. Personally I would prefer to have the extra cash if so and instead repair one of the other iPods I have around the place.
That said whenever I have listed it in the past for expressions of interest I haven’t been offered more than $100 for it, which is close to what it would cost to repair a damaged unit anyway. Perhaps I’ve been listing it in the wrong places, I’m not sure.
Can anyone shed some light on the demand and market for these long discontinued devices?