Ah, that's a pity. I had an external hdd that started making weird noises and wouldn't mount on my computer. The company wanted a stupid amount of money to get the data off, but I made the same decision you did.
To be honest, I think online storage is probably the best way to go. Especially with companies who make multiple backups to prevent bit-rot and crashes.
To be honest, I think online storage is probably the best way to go. Especially with companies who make multiple backups to prevent bit-rot and crashes.