When a company evaluates selling equipment in a Buyback process, it is normal to ask
Why two apparently similar computers can have very different values.
The price is not defined by a single factor, but by the combination of several elements that determine the real value of the equipment in its second life.
At Bord, we evaluate each device comprehensively, seeking a fair valuation aligned with the market.
The make and model are the starting point, but not all models age the same.
Example:
At Apple, computers with processors M1 or higher they maintain good resale value.
Instead, Apple computers with processors Intel i7 are already considered, in many cases, waste equipment, even if they work properly.
This does not mean that they do not work, but that market demand is much lower.
The year is still an important factor.
The older the equipment, the harder it is to find a buyer willing to reuse it, especially when there are newer generations with better efficiency and support.
Technical specifications influence, but always within the context of the current market.
However, a good technical data sheet does not compensate for poor physical or functional condition.
Physical condition has a direct impact on price.
Scratches, bumps, keyboard wear or visible marks reduce value, because they affect the next user's experience and the possibility of resale.
The better the equipment is, the higher its value within the Buyback.
For equipment to have good Buyback value, It should work properly.
have a much lower value, since they cannot be easily reused or require additional processes to become operational again.
On Windows computers, the type of operating system influences the price.
This is because Windows Pro is aimed at business environments, while Windows Home targets the home market.
Not all Windows computers are intended for the same use.
This has a direct impact on demand and the final price.
A complete team has a better way out.
The absence or poor condition of accessories reduces the value, because the next user will have to replace them.
The country also influences.
The availability of models, local prices, taxes and demand mean that the same equipment may have different values depending on the country where it is bought or sold.
Once an equipment has been used, its value is defined by its current state and its potential for reuse, not by its original price or by how much it cost when it was purchased.
The Buyback seeks Give a second life to the team, do not compare it to a new purchase.
To quote a Buyback, the following are taken into account:
Understanding these factors helps to have realistic expectations and to take advantage of the Buyback as a tool to recover value, reduce costs and simplify team management.
