Usually, someone will pay anywhere from $40-$80 for a used mechanical keyboard that’s in good, working order (note that most rubber-dome keyboards aren’t worth your time selling). These types of keyboards are worth putting the effort into selling. Some keyboards are worth a solid chunk of money even after they’ve been used for a while. Whoever receives the peripheral will also appreciate the gesture!
This option is a great way to take the keyboard off your hands that doesn’t require you to do much work. Instead, consider gifting it to a friend or family member who needs a new device.
If you have either a rubber-dome or mechanical keyboard that’s in working order, why throw it away? Yes, you could throw it in the trash, but that’s neither good for the environment nor a smart decision depending on the type of keyboard you’re getting rid of.īelow are a few examples of what you could do with your old keyboard, and which options are best depending on what type of keyboard you have and the condition it’s in. What are you supposed to do with your old keyboard? Let’s say you’ve finally decided to get a mechanical keyboard to replace your standard one, or your want to swap out your current mechanical to a newer model. Photo from sc_association_school_librarians via photopin cc