Quote Originally Posted by waredu View Post
If the computer is older than a P4, it's more efficient to scrap it - and you should be able to double your money easily.

If the computer is P4 or newer, refurbish it and sell it. There are still plenty of people who would be willing to shell out $50 for a working computer for the kids, if not for themself.

Heck, create a niche for yourself - buy them for $5, refurbish them, and sell them on credit to people who otherwise would never be able to own a computer. Start out with $10 to $15 down, with weekly payments of $10 for 6 weeks. Even if you only receive 2 or 3 payments, you should still come out ahead.
Refurbs have their own issues discussed here:
http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/elect...refurbish.html

Best bet (IMO) is to scrap what has the high $ and Ebay or Clist what works and is in demand. Or if you live close to a place (CLR Solutions in my case) just tear them down and drive them there.