Inexpensive chargers for cell phones | Technical service details | Consumer forum

I was posting a suggestion in another thread when I thought that this topic probably should have its own thread.

I have found used chargers for various cell phones at Value Village. The chargers are usually priced in the $5.00 to $10.00 range. I've seen chargers at the local Value Village here in Victoria, in Nanaimo, and in Winnipeg.

I've bought chargers for Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, and Blackberry phones, and seen chargers for several other makes.

Be sure to take the phone with you and test it before you buy it. They don't test electronic stuff and don't give refunds on that sort of thing if it doesn't work.

If you are over 60, Value Village gives a 30% discount to everyone over 60 every Tuesday. I assume that is a chain wide rule — I've used it in Victoria, Nanaimo and Winnipeg.

I've also seen chargers at some Salvation Army stores. The local ones here in Victoria give a 20% discount for seniors on Tuesdays to compete with Value Village. I have no idea if that is just a Victoria thing or if it happens elsewhere.

I have also found cell phone headsets sealed in the factory bags in Value Village. Lots of folks never unwrap the headset or use it, so the sealed headsets are new. I wouldn't touch a used headset — but the sealed ones are brand new.

My friend is actually using a perfectly good Nokia Flip Phone I got from Value Village for $9.99 minus the Tuesday discount plus HST. Unfortunately buying a charger doubled the price of the phone. I really wouldn't bet on getting that lucky all the time -- often the batteries are dead.