Why used Xbox, iPhone, and Macbook sales are surging

Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Angie Cardona-Nelson has been recycling tech waste and selling refurbished laptops, smartphones, and tech accessories for nearly two decades. When she lists laptops on eBay, they typically sit for a few weeks before someone buys. But in recent weeks, they're selling in just hours at her full asking price, she says. Costs of new tech devices are surging. In June, Apple announced it would raise prices on some Macs and iPads by 20 and 25%, respectively, making MacBook ...