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 key factors that influence the price of a Buyback
1. Make and model
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.
2. Year of the team
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.
3. Processor, RAM and disk
Technical specifications influence, but always within the context of the current market.
- Newer processors are in greater demand.
- More RAM and SSDs help sustain value.
However, a good technical data sheet does not compensate for poor physical or functional condition.
4. Physical state
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.
5. System operation and status
For equipment to have good Buyback value, It should work properly.
- Equipment that doesn't turn on
- Locked devices (iCloud, MDM, Google Lock)
- Computers without an operating system
have a much lower value, since they cannot be easily reused or require additional processes to become operational again.
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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 key factors that influence the price of a Buyback
1. Make and model
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.
2. Year of the team
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.
3. Processor, RAM and disk
Technical specifications influence, but always within the context of the current market.
- Newer processors are in greater demand.
- More RAM and SSDs help sustain value.
However, a good technical data sheet does not compensate for poor physical or functional condition.
4. Physical state
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.
5. System operation and status
For equipment to have good Buyback value, It should work properly.
- Equipment that doesn't turn on
- Locked devices (iCloud, MDM, Google Lock)
- Computers without an operating system
have a much lower value, since they cannot be easily reused or require additional processes to become operational again.
