Used electronics store sees boost in sales as students, parents work from home

Used electronics store sees boost in sales as students, parents work from home

Work and school moves online, used electronics stores say they've seen a boost in sales as people adjust to the new normal.

Many school districts have adapted by moving their curriculums online, leaving students left to find ways to access their courses.

Nextstep re-use store in eugene gives old tech new life.

The store manager says they've stayed open by appointment only so that people can get the technology they need.

"it's a little hidden secret that a lot of people don't know about us.

Because we always give students a discount and we're usually going to make it affordable so you can get out the door with something that's going to work for you" she says students can often find a laptop that will do everything they need for around one-hundred thirty bucks.

The store is open monday through saturday, but an appointment is