I have a hand-me-down iphone, which I'm using (for now) mostly as a music player. However, because I'm not the original user, I can't alter the music library, and I'm getting real tired of my mom's Dan Fogelberg and Gordon Lightfoot albums. How do I make the phone and my itunes realize that I am its owner?
posted by Jon_Evil on Aug 13, 2009 - 6 answers

When should I stop repairing this bike and buy a new one? I have a road bike of unknown age which I bought for $95 last year. Since then I've spent half again that on it---truing the back wheel, putting the chain back together after it inexplicably fell off, new (27") tires that won't fit a modern bike's wheels, etc. Now I'm looking at some more repairs, and I'm wondering whether it might be more economical to buy a newer (i.e., slightly nicer, but still used) bicycle. I'm in Chicago and mostly ride to get around the neighborhood, with the odd weekend ride (<25mi, maybe 12-14mph). [more inside]
posted by d. z. wang on Jul 13, 2009 - 23 answers

Looking for a second-hand Mac desktop - what would you advise? [more inside]
posted by monster max on Jun 26, 2009 - 12 answers

I have about 300 books I need to sell or donate by the 26th. NYC-centric details inside. [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme on Feb 16, 2009 - 23 answers

Is there anything special I need to do to old computers before I can legally send them abroad from the UK? I've got all the technical aspects covered, and know what's what on the software front, but we are essentially dealing with electrical equipment, and I know nothing about what the law has to say to that. [more inside]
posted by Brother Dysk on Feb 10, 2009 - 3 answers

Which infant/baby items can safely be bought secondhand? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph on Sep 22, 2008 - 11 answers

Which NON-digital, cheap SLR should I get my sister for her birthday? [more inside]
posted by Cantdosleepy on Jul 29, 2008 - 23 answers

I love Velvet Garden and have been stalking LJ sales communities for bargains. Where else can I find cheap but good thrift/second hand shopping sites online? (Doesn't have to be clothes.) [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jan 21, 2008 - 3 answers

Good places for me to sell my used cds, books, guitars and old computer/computer parts in London, that would offer me reasonable/good money? (You'll be helping me pay my bills - any help much appreciated!)
posted by Ira.metafilter on Dec 13, 2007 - 3 answers

I'm at my ropes end, it's been a year since the new neighbors have moved in and the smoking problem is driving me out of my house. The neighbors are a family living next to me in an apartment, we half share a balcony (that is the condo designed these balconies to be half open to the next apartment with a full vertical partition that extends to the middle of the balcony and a horizontal one that goes the remainder about 2 feet from the floor). Here are the problems: [more inside]
posted by Melqart on Aug 26, 2007 - 36 answers

Is there anywhere in the Inland Empire area or in Los Angeles that buys secondhand wedding dresses? [more inside]
posted by Four-Eyed Girl on Jun 30, 2007 - 1 answer

Like you, I've got a lot of unused stuff. Also like you, I could do with some extra money. Do you have any tips or experiences to share with regard to selling specific types of items? [more inside]
posted by pantone292 on Jun 14, 2007 - 8 answers

I need to get rid of my collection of vinyl records - approx. ten feet-worth of LPs, 12"s and box-sets. But now Beanos is going out of business, where else in London or south-east England will buy them - and is that my best option? [more inside]
posted by Hogshead on Jan 8, 2007 - 12 answers

How can I search for and buy second-hand books online without having to pay lots of postage fees to separate sellers? [more inside]
posted by spiff101 on May 3, 2006 - 9 answers

Second-hand shoes: What are the odds of contracting some sort of fungus or some other nasty thing from second-hand shoes? What, if anything, can I do to disinfect them? And will it work?
posted by Krrrlson on Mar 1, 2006 - 8 answers

What's the best way to sell my stuff? I am a college student with a very small bank account. I'm home on break, and see all this crap sitting around in my old room. Help me turn it into money. [more inside]
posted by kyleg on Dec 21, 2005 - 13 answers

Where can I get used textbooks online... in Canada? [more inside]
posted by arcticwoman on Dec 13, 2005 - 4 answers