Saving in the Secondary Market (Part 1)
When buying something used – be it sporting equipment, a car or electronics – most of us want the best products at the most affordable price tag.
Gartner Group estimates that the secondary market for networking equipment and accessories has grown over the past several years from a handful of providers to more than 400 companies with an estimated collective revenue of $2 billion to $3 billion. As the secondary market continues to grow and budget pressures continue to increase, capitalizing on this market will become even more important to the development of a successful equipment replacement strategy.
It’s no different for a government agency with its networking and telecom equipment. However, now there is a cost-effective alternative for budget-conscious procurement officers: pre-owned, refurbished networking and telecom equipment. If purchased from a reputable seller, such products can offer significant savings at a level of quality comparable to that of new equipment.
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Original URL: http://www.gpnews.com/Issue/Article/70500/Issue
Article written by Joe Serra, VP at Network Liquidators
