Guide to Laptop Liquidators

Use laptop liquidation to ease the burden of technology turnover

By Rodney Ruff

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Old laptop not cutting it anymore? Need a replacement laptop but don’t have the money for a new one? Then turn to computer liquidators, who buy and sell surplus laptops.

Computer liquidations offer used and refurbished laptops from major manufacturers such as Apple, Dell, HP, IBM, Sony and Toshiba for a fraction of the price of new laptops. Many of these liquidated laptops have been reconditioned at the factory, while others have seen considerable use in businesses, government or health care organizations.

Laptop liquidators’ purchasing of surplus laptops helps companies in these situations:

Businesses updating older equipment;
Businesses looking for recovery of capital from purchased but unused or underused equipment;
Businesses closing operations;
Businesses forced to liquidate assets because of bankruptcy.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Sell that bucket of bytes to a laptop liquidator

If your laptop isn't performing up to snuff, or you just can't afford to keep it any longer, laptop liquidators will pay good money for units they can resell at a profit--and some will even buy units that don't work.

I recommend: Laptop liquidator Golden Surplus buys chiefly end-of-lease computer equipment in good working order, while SpinTradeExchange specializes in laptop liquidation for businesses that close, go bankrupt or are sold to larger companies. CDR Global buys and sells used computer equipment, and lists items for sale and items they’re seeking on their product page. CashForLaptops.com buys used laptops in any condition; use its Estimator page to indicate the make, model and condition of your laptop.

Get a fantastic deal on a liquidation notebook

You don't always need the latest and greatest technology to be productive. Computer liquidations offer you the chance to get a good older laptop for less.

I recommend: Golden Surplus offers reconditioned notebooks and reconditioned off-lease computers at wholesale prices. DiscountPC.net International lists major-manufacturer used laptops by price and offers a minimum warranty and optional extended warranty, laptop case and memory upgrade. Liquidation.com holds used laptop auctions laptops online, with prices ranging from $100 on up. Its online catalog includes the name of the seller, laptop condition, lot price and auction closing time.

Choose the array of services that meets your needs

There's more to getting rid of an old laptop than just handing it over for the cash. Many computer liquidators handle marketing and consulting, and offer a choice of programs to assist you in parting with your used equipment the way you want.

I recommend: Computer liquidation broker Liquid Technology deals nationwide in obsolete technology from its six locations, offering fair prices and fast removal, as well as marketing strategies to sell your excess computer equipment. RC Trading buys and sells bulk lots of laptop and notebook computers and also provides comprehensive liquidation and asset recovery services. Vernon Computer Source is a full-service reseller and leaser of new and used computer equipment, with end-of-life services that include buying back old equipment and environmentally friendly disposal.

Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

Check out computer liquidators' reputations before you do business with them. Find out other companies they've done business with and get those companies' feedback before you commit.
Take good care of your computer equipment before you sell it. While some laptop liquidators will buy non-working equipment, many won't, and you'll get a higher sale price the better your laptops work before you sell them.

The official source of Laptop Liquidators is the Laptop Liquidators page at Business.com