Broken MacBook Air display-Sell/fix?

My screen cracked a few months ago on my late 2010 MBA (base model). Everything else works (via external monitor in clamshell mode)
Should I sell it as a MBA with a broken display or sell it part by part?
I'm being offered $100 and nothing more (through craigslist). Is that a bit ridiculous? Can I take it apart sell the parts themselves--or perhaps refurbish it?
Would you let it go for $100?

Make an appointment with a Genius at the nearest Apple store. Show the computer to the Genius, and ask about "fixed price repair". If the Genius concludes that the damage is not caused by you, you will be in for a very pleasant surprise.

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Yes but there's no point doing it here. As the Terms of Use make quite clear this is a User to User forum. It's Users like you talking to other Users. It's not a channel to communicate with Apple.
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Umm...
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nvm

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
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