Selling your iPad?

Like many other iPad owners out there, I am contemplating selling my iPad to upgrade to the iPad 2.  There are a variety of ways to get the most money back for your expensive electronics.  Below are three avenues that should be considered before selling your iPad. 

Auction Websites: 
Ebay is one of the most renown auction sites available, but what can you expect when you take into account the hidden expenses and shipping fees?  Looking at some of the auctions as of 3/10/11, an iPad 16 GB ranges between $315 and $350.  But now remember ebay has a 9% auction fee that could cost up to $31 plus a $2 insertion fee.  You may also have to fork over the shipping expenses that could deduct an additional $15 from your profit.
BOTTOM LINE:  If you sold your iPad on ebay, be prepared to pocket about $302.00.

Online Buying Websites:
Gazelle.com is one of the largest sites out there and promises an easy sale and transaction of your iPad and other electronics.  With free shipping and upfront pricing, it seems that the process has removed all of the hidden fees and expenses found on other websites.  I priced out the iPad 16 GB in near perfect condition at $300, which includes free shipping. 
BOTTOM LINE:  Using the code ipadtoday, you add an extra 10% 5% to your sale, resulting with a net-worth of about $330.00 $315.00.

Online Classifieds: 
Craigslist might be one of the most popular online classifieds at present time and an iPad 16 GB WiFi in my area has resulted with prices that range from $300-$400.  While the concept of Craigslist works for some, I personally don’t have the time nor energy to conduct face to face transactions.  For those who do have the time, this avenue may yield the most lucrative results. 
BOTTOM LINE:  The price for an iPad varies and ranges between $300.00-$400.00.

Final Thoughts:
Taking into account the pros and cons that encompass each available option, I will most likely utilize an online buying website like Gazelle.com, as you get a pretty good chunk of change for your iPad, minus the hassles of hidden fees or shipping expenses. Ebay seems to have a plethora of fees and is too much of a gamble for me.  While Craigslist is a close second option, the hassle-free of an online buying website is too good to pass up.
Remember to wipe your data on your iPad after you back everything up before you sell.  Also prices are sure to change after iPad 2 is released tomorrow. 

Check back in the next few days for an update about my selling experience!