BRITS could be sitting on £700 “treasure troves” in unwanted electronic items.
O2 Recycle offers to buy old bits of tech for generous sums of money – just in time for Christmas.
The campaign – running since 2009 – is looking for smartphones, tablets, wearables, earbuds, MacBooks and consoles.
Since its launch, the initiative has recycled a whopping four million devices and dished out £347million.
Nicola Green, from Virgin Media O2 said: “Britons are sitting on a treasure trove of unused tech worth almost £450 which could earn them much needed extra cash in time for Christmas while also reducing e-waste.
“With our O2 Recycle service, anyone can send in their unwanted devices – from phones to laptops and consoles – and boost their festive finances.
“Meanwhile their old tech can be given a second life or recycled – with zero parts going to landfill.”
On average, O2 Recycle pays out:
Previous research by the tech firm revealed that Brits have up to 15 million unused mobile phones and just under 3 million tablets dotted around their homes.
Once you’ve provided the relevant information, you’ll be sent a postage label.
Just be sure to stick that on the package containing your phone or gadget.
Before posting your device, be sure to wipe any important data before a factory reset.
The company will more than likely notify you when your device arrives.
Following a thorough inspection, a final price will be quoted before the money is sent to your account.
AN ICONIC Porsche driven by three-time Formula One champion Niki Lauda is set to go under the hammer for a jaw-dropping price.
This beautiful 1966 Porsche 910 is the first of its kind ever produced and is in immaculate condition for such a legendary race car.
F1 stalwart Helmut Marko has even taken the car for a spin back in his glory days meaning the lucky buyer is getting their hands on a piece of racing royalty.
The pristine white motor is truly a thing of beauty after it underwent a complete restoration that has returned it to its former glory days.
Complete with the sleek Porsche logo along the side of the car and real racing stickers on the front and side, the first edition 910 is sure to fetch a high price at auction.
This particular model – with the chassis number 910-001 – is one of just 12 varieties ever made with a “short tail” body style.
It also boasts the accolade of being one of just six 910s registered for road use.
Its incredible legacy and amazing condition is set to see it sell for over £1.7million when it goes under the hammer next month.
The Porsche entered its first ever race on August 28, 1966, when veteran German legend Hans Herrmann drove it to third place in Switzerland.
The car has also done a tour of some of the greatest racing venues on the planet in its heyday such as Monza and Hockenheim.
It was made as an endurance beast to rival the top Ford’s and Ferrari’s at the time.
It was known as a powerful model capable of taking on the toughest challenges and longest races on the planet such as the Nürburgring 1000.
After a few years out on track being driven by Porsche drivers the 910 soon hosted a few famous faces behind the wheel.
Former F1 driver and Le Mans winner turned Red Bull Racing adviser Helmut Marko took the car for a spin in 1969.
Just two years later the Austrian ace would compete for Ecurie Bonnier in his rookie F1 campaign.
An even more illustrious name has also sat in the driver’s seat in three time world champion Niki Lauda.
He also drove the car in 1969 after being granted a one-off ride in the Porsche under Bosch Racing Team racing sponsorship.
Lauda too began his F1 career two years after driving the Porsche.
Porsche racing legend Rolf Stommelen was also spotted using the car.
Incredible pictures of the 910 show how the iconic exterior has remained in such amazing condition almost 60 years after it was first made.
It comes in a white fibreglass bodywork with a red strip covering the front right headlights.
The 13-inch wheels are all black which further proves its class both on the track or roads.
It even still has the names of its original driving pairing on board in Rolf Stommelen and Hans Hermann.
Inside, the car has a red and black racing seat and a classy, old fashioned steering wheel, gearstick and belt.
It is all powered by an original 2.0L fuel-injected Flat 6-cylinder engine.
The buyer will also get its current valid FIA racing paperwork, its technical passport and historical files which include pictures of the car with Lauda, Stommelen and Ferry Porsche.
The car is due to be sold at auction on January 18 when it goes under the hammer at Mecum’s Kissimmee event.
The Porsche will be one of the main attractions for the almost two-week long auction bonanza.
It comes as an iconic Porsche made famous in a Hollywood film starring Steve McQueen is set to go under the hammer for a staggering price.
The 1969 Porsche 917K is one of the most recognisable motors in the history of cinema for its legendary role in the Le Mans movie.
An ultra-rare Porsche 911 in immaculate condition also went to auction for an eye-watering price earlier this month.
The modified classic car, made from original 1974 bodywork, was commissioned by its owner – making it entirely unique and worth over £200,000.
Another similar Porsche, a 1981 917 K-81, went under the hammer back in March and fetched over 4.2million.
Car auctions are a way to sell vehicles based on a bidding system with the highest offer securing the deal.
Auctions aren’t restricted to the rich and famous as thousands of cars are sold at motor auctions in the UK each week.
Here’s what you need to know before attending an auction:
Key phrases to look out for:
AN AMAZING dupe of a comfy jumper featured in the iconic John Lewis Christmas advert is being sold for a massively reduced price.
John Lewis are selling the chunky knitted jumper for £49 but savvy shoppers have noticed an almost identical top scanning at a bargain retailer for almost £40 less.
Fans of a warm winter sweater are sure to fancy snapping up John Lewis’ Fair Isle Wool Blend Knit Jumper which was flying off the shelves when it featured in the blockbuster TV advert.
Made from a soft and warm woollen blend the jumper is the perfect edition for any festive gathering or simply as a staple Christmas fit.
John Lewis sell it in a variety of colours from light brown to even a navy blue and red number.
But it is setting shoppers back almost £50.
For an almighty £37 less however, bargain finding specialists have spotted a very similar jumper at Poundland.
It features a near identical pattern to the John Lewis edition made up of different coloured shapes.
Both have shades of black, white and creams also.
With Poundland’s dupe costing only £12.
The revelation was shared on social media by one savvy shopper who posted a picture of the Poundland jumper and the John Lewis jumper side-by-side.
It was captioned: “I’m in love with this jumper! How alike is it to the John Lewis one!!!”
It comes as another remarkable dupe has caught the eye of shoppers looking to stay warm this winter.
For those feeling the cold this festive season, Aldi have turned the heating back up – with their red hot Oodie offering.
The owner of the famous Specialbuy Middle Aisle has is launching it’s “Adults’ Hooded Blanket” for just £9.99
A mega £55 less than the price of an original Oodie.
Fashion fans are also racing to Sainsbury’s to grab a dupe of a chic Odd Muse outfit.
The brand is known for its structured and simple designs, but the huge price tag means they are often out of our price points.
Thankfully, supermarket Sainsbury’s has come up with the goods as fashion fans say they’ve found the perfect dupes.
The Sainsbury’s blazer costs just £35 while the skirt is £18.
In comparison, Odd Muse sells the blazer for £185 and the skirt for £70 – saving you a whopping £202.
THIS is the dramatic moment a colossal Israeli explosion reportedly hit Syria as part of the “heaviest strikes” on the region for more than a decade.
Dramatic footage appears to shows the moment a huge explosion sends a giant fireball into the sky – with experts saying the blasts registered on earthquake sensors.
The explosion is believed to have take place in northwestern Syria near the city of Tartus, say the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).
Israel was targeting a munitions depot in the area, say reports.
The blast was measured as a 3.0 magnitude earthquake on nearby seismic sensors, claim the SOHR.
Dozens of other Israeli attacks were also seen across the day with warplanes reportedly launching pinpoint strikes.
Surface-to-surface missile depots were also targeted, according to the SOHR.
They labelled the day of attacks as “the heaviest strikes in Syria‘s coastal region since the start of strikes in 2012″.
It comes just days after more Israeli strikes on Syrian airbases lit up the country’s night sky following the fall of Assad’s brutal regime.
Footage on Monday night showed a spectacular string of hits on the Qamishli airbase in the northeast of the country, per Sky News.
The ammunition dump was an Israeli hit, sources told Reuters.
The blitz raged for at least 30 minutes as the sound of shells and arms blowing up rang across the area.
Ever since Assad fled to Russia as Syrian rebels ousted his government Israel has been striking targets inside the country.
Israel has pounded military planes and ships belonging to toppled president Assad with 300 airstrikes on Syria in a week.
The Israeli military said the barrage of strikes was to stop the regime’s weapons and military craft “falling into terrorist hands”.
Iran has condemned Israel’s “repeated violations of Syrian infrastructure” and seizure of Syrian land.
Qatar has also spoken out against Israel’s recent action, saying it is unacceptable for Israel to “exploit” the situation in Syria and violate its sovereignty.
Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon described the military actions as “limited and temporary”, and said they were necessary to address immediate security threats.
He added: “Israel does not intervene in the internal Syrian conflict.”
Meanwhile, there have been reports of Israeli tanks spotted “less than 20 miles” from Damascus after they entered Syria for the first time in 50 years.
After Syrian rebels ousted the tyrant President Assad, Israeli forces seized the Golan Heights region and other defensive positions.
Netanyahu said the “temporary” action was “to ensure that no hostile force embeds itself right next to the border of Israel”.
The Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said the Israeli sweep was “to prevent an October 7 scenario”.
BY Patrick Harrington
Israel has been launching airstrikes at targets across Syria since Sunday.
The strikes are concentrated in the west and south, near the capital Damascus.
Most of the strikes are to destroy weapons and ammunition that belonged to President Assad’s forces.
Israel says it must act quickly to destroy the military equipment to stop it “falling into the hands of extremists”.
Many of the strike sites have been air bases, but Israel also targeted a naval base and a scientific research centre linked with chemical weapons.
There are legitimate fears that the coup in Syria could lead to a resurgence in ISIS forces, according to a UK terrorism lawmaker.
Jonathan Hall KC warned Syrian jails are holding “some of the most dangerous Islamic State fighters” who, if released, “would no doubt form a kernel” for a new wave of ISIS.
