Second Hand Equipment You Can Buy For Work

Starting a new job and need some affordable gadgets quick? Or perhaps it’s time for an upgrade from your worn down work tech but can’t afford new devices? You should consider getting some second-hand equipment! The term ‘second-hand’ is often synonymous with ‘poor quality’, ‘old’ and ‘outdated’ and we tend to believe that second hand will be not as good. However, this is not always the case. Currently, the standard for acquiring new technology is to upgrade every six months to two years - even when devices still remain functional after this time as they are still relatively new. They just aren’t ‘brand new’. Did you know the iPhone 8 and X came out only two years ago? Already people using those devices have upgraded to the newer model, the iPhone XS and XR. Does that mean the X is old? If you’re a tech fanatic, you might think yes. However, if you’re a real person who just needs tech that’s functional, affordable and relatively new, then second-hand might just be the way to go. So, what type of second-hand equipment can you purchase, and where can you get it? Read on to learn about how you can get yourself set up for work on a budget.

What Equipment Can You Buy?

Most second-hand retailers will have a wide variety of tech you can buy for the office. You’ll be able to find laptops, desktop computers, phones, tablets, and more. It is important to check that the retailer has a system in place for clearing data. Used technology will store data from their previous user so it is important, for the safety and protection of consumers, for retailers to completely wipe all data from their devices so that they’re restored to factory settings. The good thing about buying second hand is that you’re paying a heavily discounted price which enables you to get any extra accessories and tools you might require. For example, if you’re buying a laptop, you might also want to consider buying a case, a hard drive, a Bluetooth mouse, antivirus software, and other creative and functional software you might need.

Where Can You Buy Equipment?

Depending on how much time you have to stock yourself up, you have a few different options for where to buy equipment. The first option (and most likely the cheapest) is buying from online marketplaces such as Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace, or eBay. The only downside is that you  can’t guarantee the quality or condition of the equipment you buy, and you can’t guarantee that the device has been properly wiped of data. Then there are online second-hand retailers. Most online second-hand retailers these days are quite reliable. You will be able to receive good quality equipment that works well, however perhaps not in a suitable time frame. Shipping tech around can be expensive and take some time. Another option is buying tech straight from a second-hand retailer in-store. This is the best option for this that need equipment fast, and want the reliability of going to an official retailer.

Regardless of where you buy your tech from, you can feel confident knowing you’re getting a good deal buying second hand. Not only will you save some cash, but you’ll get decent equipment that functions just like new.

The Computer Market has a wide range of second-hand equipment to browse through for your office needs. To learn more about the products and services provided by The Computer Market, contact us today.