I’ve been buying used tech for years, and it’s never let me down. Lower stakes to try something newCredit: Joe Fedewa / How-To GeekThe very first used tech product that I purchased was a Motorola DROID 2 in 2011. After a couple of days of hunting, I found a used Gen 4 in near mint condition for only $145—full retail price was $350. Credit: Joe Fedewa / How-To GeekCredit: Joe Fedewa / How-To GeekCredit: Joe Fedewa / How-To GeekCredit: Joe Fedewa / How-To GeekCredit: Joe Fedewa / How-To GeekClose Credit: Joe Fedewa / How-To GeekCredit: Joe Fedewa / How-To GeekCredit: Joe Fedewa / How-To GeekCredit: Joe Fedewa / How-To GeekCredit: Joe Fedewa / How-To GeekMy first Android tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1), first Windows Phone (HTC Trophy), first smartwatch (Pebble Steel), first Wear OS watch (Galaxy Watch 4), first Chromebook (Asus Flip C302), first smart thermostat (Ecobee Smart Thermostat), first eReader (Kobo Aura HD), and first iPad (Air 4th Gen) were all used. I’m not including these items when I talk about buying “used” tech.