Myths About Refurbished Server & Computer Equipment

Many people know that purchasing refurbished computer equipment can mean big savings on great products. Unfortunately, some are still not considering refurbished equipment as an option, likely because they don’t fully understand what refurbished means. Some seem to think that refurbished means defective and therefore a lesser product, but this is not generally the case. Below are a few facts about refurbished equipment that may compel some naysayers to give it a shot.

1. People often assume that refurbished equipment has no guarantee. On the contrary, many professional and reputable refurbishing companies not only make any necessary repairs and rigorously test their products, but also often offer a limited warranty on the product as well.
2. Refurbished servers and refurbished networking equipment are often seen as equipment that is outdated and is best for schools, libraries, and other public places, likely because schools and other public agencies are often trying to save as much money as possible, which is one of the best reasons to purchase refurbished equipment. Refurbished IT hardware, while much less expensive than new equipment, does not lack quality or performance and can be used in any office or home setting.
3. Many believe that the replacement pieces in refurbished equipment are low quality, but this is often not the case. A third party component is not necessarily inferior to the original and often times may even be the exact same as the original part, just without the company logo, since many computer equipment companies purchase their parts from manufacturers and simply put their logo on it before installing.
4. Finally, some believe that once they purchase a refurbished piece of equipment that they are on their own, however many refurbishers offer wonderful customer support from experienced technicians that can assist with technical issues and questions.

As delineated above, refurbished computer equipment does not mean outdated or poor quality, but rather high quality for a reasonable price, if you purchase from a reputable refurbisher. If you are considering purchasing refurbished computer equipment or have any questions about our policies and work, please feel free to contact us.