I asked ChatGPT how much my box of forgotten old tech was worth I ended up selling it for $130

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Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:51:52 +0000

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ChatGPT turned a shelf of forgotten games and gadgets into a potential resale haul

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter My house contains a small but steadily expanding museum of obsolete technology . I've always been reluctant to get rid of them, even if I don't use them for years at a time, so they
just fill up boxes in my attic. I know theoretically they're worth something, but I never feel motivated to actually go through them and see what people on eBay might pay.

But I thought ChatGPT might be able to do all of that for me from a simple photograph. I took a picture of the stuff in one of my boxes. Like many boxes stored in my house, this one had lost any obvious reason for existing. It contained a Nintendo Wii , two games, an elderly Kindle , and several DVDs that had survived multiple clear-outs. I asked ChatGPT to identify
everything, determine what might still have resale value, and check recent eBay sales to find out how much it might be worth. I specifically told
ChatGPT to look at completed or sold listings, not merely the prices sellers were asking. Anyone can list a dusty iPod for $500 and describe it as rare; I wanted to know what a buyer actually paid. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: Wiis and DVDs (Image credit: Nintendo) ChatGPT had little trouble recognizing the white Nintendo Wii and the familiar Wii Sports
sleeve. It also identified the second game as Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 , although it asked for a closer photograph to confirm that the disc and manual were inside.

The DVDs were identified from their spines, but ChatGPT warned that ordinary used movies generally have very little individual resale value. It suggested checking for out-of-print titles, complete television series, unusual
editions and sealed copies before assuming they belonged in a bulk lot. You may like I asked ChatGPT to stop me buying things I dont need here's what happened I gave ChatGPT my Google Drive digital junk drawer and it tidied it up I thought ChatGPT would make a toy instead it recreated part of my childhood

The Kindle in the box turned out to be a first-generation Kindle Fire rather than one of Amazon s E Ink readers. ChatGPT identified it from its thick
black body and confirmed the model. It still worked, though the resale
results were not especially exciting. Working first-generation Kindle Fires generally appear on eBay for about $10 to $20. Current eBay comparisons suggest a realistic selling price of about $15 to $20 for a tested, reset
unit in decent condition. A tidy sum and cleared space in my attic The Wii powered up without complaint, which was more than I expected after its extended sabbatical. The disc drive worked, the remote connected and the console reached its home screen without producing any alarming noises. Recent white Wii sales put the market value of the console alone at approximately $40, with complete packages commanding more. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

ChatGPT estimated the hardware at approximately $50 to $60. The more interesting discovery was Wii Sports . Since the game came with millions of consoles, I had assumed it was practically packaging material. Recent eBay transactions suggested otherwise. The current market is close to $30, almost as much as the system that plays it. People buying replacement consoles often want the game they remember playing with them, usually before someone put the remote through a television.

All told, ChatGPT said I might get between $115 and $135 for the complete
box. The precise total would depend on condition, postage, selling fees, and whether buyers made lower offers. It would also require me to photograph everything properly, write accurate listings, and take seven packages to the post office. After a couple of days on the website, I managed to get pretty much what ChatGPT estimated, with $130 dollars for the lot.

The experiment worked because ChatGPT did more than name the objects. It
asked for model numbers, checked whether accessories were present, distinguished complete games from loose discs, and noticed when an individual item deserved its own listing. It also prevented the DVDs from acquiring imaginary value merely because they had become old. It may not be the
Antiques Roadshow retirement fund, but it's enough to encourage me to take more photos of the boxes in my attic this week. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. The best business laptops for all budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

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