Re: DougW (OT Computer Stuff)
 

Lot's of progress, it's facing the garage now instead of the street. I've
been inundated with other "projects" such as building my shed and... oh,
that's it. I've been lazy/saving money for other stuff and busy finding
excuses. The chilly weather has prompted my to get going on it soon though.
I have to get it aligned so I can resolve a castor issue and put the
interior back in.

Some of the blame lays with this newsgroup. There should be more people like
you shaming me into getting this project completed. Instead they go on with
their fulfilled lives with no regard for my propensity to procrastinate.

My insurance company is however thrilled my progress. It sits in the
driveway with premiums paid up and little to no risk of accident or injury.

-Brian

"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
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> How is the Cherokee coming?
>
> --
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
> .
> "Cherokee-Ltd" <nospam@home.com> wrote in message
> news:zJednU6XttEUQMbeRVn-iA@rogers.com...
>> Thanks Doug, great information. This used stuff is worth more than I
>> thought it was.
>>
>> -Brian
>>
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>> news:KNN6f.5925$xE1.3623@okepread07...
>>> Cherokee-Ltd did pass the time by typing:
>>>> Hey Doug, you're in the 'puter field aren't you?
>>>
>>> You might say that. :)
>>> If you looked around my compooter room you might think
>>> I'm also running a museum.
>>>
>>>> I have some high end server and storage equipment (cisco, extreme,
>>>> qualstar)
>>>> that I know nothing about and have been asked to sell.
>>>>
>>>> I have the bill of sale for most of the equipment but I doubt the 3 yr
>>>> old
>>>> "Extreme Alpine Mid-Range High-Speed Backbone System" will fetch
>>>> anywhere
>>>> near the $40K new price.
>>>>
>>>> Do you know of any websites (besides eBay) that sells used equipment so
>>>> I
>>>> can get a rough idea of what this stuff is worth?
>>>
>>> eBay is about the only thing out there that usually has price
>>> information
>>> but you could ask for a few quotes on equipment. Depreciation rate for
>>> computer stuff is about 20%-33%/year or your $40k is now about $20k
>>>
>>> http://www.genesisglobalinc.com/
>>> (request a quote on-line)
>>> http://www.bizinetworks.com
>>> (you have to call for a quotes but they also buy used equipment)
>>>
>>> http://www.usedrouter.com
>>> has prices but mostly Cisco
>>>
>>> Third party reseller http://www.andovercg.com/ (no experience with them)
>>> But you know any third party sales is like taking a car to a used car
>>> lot.
>>> Your not going to get the $ from a personal sale.
>>>
>>> There is no one bellybutton for price data, mebby http://pricewatch.com
>>> ?
>>>
>>> The stuff we buy comes from http://gsaadvantage.gov and the used bits go
>>> to
>>> DRMO (government auction and recycling yard)
>>>
>>> Hope some of this helps.
>>>
>>> --
>>> DougW
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: DougW (OT Computer Stuff)
 

Lot's of progress, it's facing the garage now instead of the street. I've
been inundated with other "projects" such as building my shed and... oh,
that's it. I've been lazy/saving money for other stuff and busy finding
excuses. The chilly weather has prompted my to get going on it soon though.
I have to get it aligned so I can resolve a castor issue and put the
interior back in.

Some of the blame lays with this newsgroup. There should be more people like
you shaming me into getting this project completed. Instead they go on with
their fulfilled lives with no regard for my propensity to procrastinate.

My insurance company is however thrilled my progress. It sits in the
driveway with premiums paid up and little to no risk of accident or injury.

-Brian

"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:b9be0$435bdfe6$4831b233$20241@FUSE.NET...
> How is the Cherokee coming?
>
> --
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
> .
> "Cherokee-Ltd" <nospam@home.com> wrote in message
> news:zJednU6XttEUQMbeRVn-iA@rogers.com...
>> Thanks Doug, great information. This used stuff is worth more than I
>> thought it was.
>>
>> -Brian
>>
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>> news:KNN6f.5925$xE1.3623@okepread07...
>>> Cherokee-Ltd did pass the time by typing:
>>>> Hey Doug, you're in the 'puter field aren't you?
>>>
>>> You might say that. :)
>>> If you looked around my compooter room you might think
>>> I'm also running a museum.
>>>
>>>> I have some high end server and storage equipment (cisco, extreme,
>>>> qualstar)
>>>> that I know nothing about and have been asked to sell.
>>>>
>>>> I have the bill of sale for most of the equipment but I doubt the 3 yr
>>>> old
>>>> "Extreme Alpine Mid-Range High-Speed Backbone System" will fetch
>>>> anywhere
>>>> near the $40K new price.
>>>>
>>>> Do you know of any websites (besides eBay) that sells used equipment so
>>>> I
>>>> can get a rough idea of what this stuff is worth?
>>>
>>> eBay is about the only thing out there that usually has price
>>> information
>>> but you could ask for a few quotes on equipment. Depreciation rate for
>>> computer stuff is about 20%-33%/year or your $40k is now about $20k
>>>
>>> http://www.genesisglobalinc.com/
>>> (request a quote on-line)
>>> http://www.bizinetworks.com
>>> (you have to call for a quotes but they also buy used equipment)
>>>
>>> http://www.usedrouter.com
>>> has prices but mostly Cisco
>>>
>>> Third party reseller http://www.andovercg.com/ (no experience with them)
>>> But you know any third party sales is like taking a car to a used car
>>> lot.
>>> Your not going to get the $ from a personal sale.
>>>
>>> There is no one bellybutton for price data, mebby http://pricewatch.com
>>> ?
>>>
>>> The stuff we buy comes from http://gsaadvantage.gov and the used bits go
>>> to
>>> DRMO (government auction and recycling yard)
>>>
>>> Hope some of this helps.
>>>
>>> --
>>> DougW
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: DougW (OT Computer Stuff)
 

Lot's of progress, it's facing the garage now instead of the street. I've
been inundated with other "projects" such as building my shed and... oh,
that's it. I've been lazy/saving money for other stuff and busy finding
excuses. The chilly weather has prompted my to get going on it soon though.
I have to get it aligned so I can resolve a castor issue and put the
interior back in.

Some of the blame lays with this newsgroup. There should be more people like
you shaming me into getting this project completed. Instead they go on with
their fulfilled lives with no regard for my propensity to procrastinate.

My insurance company is however thrilled my progress. It sits in the
driveway with premiums paid up and little to no risk of accident or injury.

-Brian

"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:b9be0$435bdfe6$4831b233$20241@FUSE.NET...
> How is the Cherokee coming?
>
> --
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
> .
> "Cherokee-Ltd" <nospam@home.com> wrote in message
> news:zJednU6XttEUQMbeRVn-iA@rogers.com...
>> Thanks Doug, great information. This used stuff is worth more than I
>> thought it was.
>>
>> -Brian
>>
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>> news:KNN6f.5925$xE1.3623@okepread07...
>>> Cherokee-Ltd did pass the time by typing:
>>>> Hey Doug, you're in the 'puter field aren't you?
>>>
>>> You might say that. :)
>>> If you looked around my compooter room you might think
>>> I'm also running a museum.
>>>
>>>> I have some high end server and storage equipment (cisco, extreme,
>>>> qualstar)
>>>> that I know nothing about and have been asked to sell.
>>>>
>>>> I have the bill of sale for most of the equipment but I doubt the 3 yr
>>>> old
>>>> "Extreme Alpine Mid-Range High-Speed Backbone System" will fetch
>>>> anywhere
>>>> near the $40K new price.
>>>>
>>>> Do you know of any websites (besides eBay) that sells used equipment so
>>>> I
>>>> can get a rough idea of what this stuff is worth?
>>>
>>> eBay is about the only thing out there that usually has price
>>> information
>>> but you could ask for a few quotes on equipment. Depreciation rate for
>>> computer stuff is about 20%-33%/year or your $40k is now about $20k
>>>
>>> http://www.genesisglobalinc.com/
>>> (request a quote on-line)
>>> http://www.bizinetworks.com
>>> (you have to call for a quotes but they also buy used equipment)
>>>
>>> http://www.usedrouter.com
>>> has prices but mostly Cisco
>>>
>>> Third party reseller http://www.andovercg.com/ (no experience with them)
>>> But you know any third party sales is like taking a car to a used car
>>> lot.
>>> Your not going to get the $ from a personal sale.
>>>
>>> There is no one bellybutton for price data, mebby http://pricewatch.com
>>> ?
>>>
>>> The stuff we buy comes from http://gsaadvantage.gov and the used bits go
>>> to
>>> DRMO (government auction and recycling yard)
>>>
>>> Hope some of this helps.
>>>
>>> --
>>> DougW
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: Ping: DougW (OT Computer Stuff)
 

Cherokee-Ltd proclaimed:

> Hey Doug, you're in the 'puter field aren't you?
>
> I have some high end server and storage equipment (cisco, extreme, qualstar)
> that I know nothing about and have been asked to sell.
>
> I have the bill of sale for most of the equipment but I doubt the 3 yr old
> "Extreme Alpine Mid-Range High-Speed Backbone System" will fetch anywhere
> near the $40K new price.
>
> Do you know of any websites (besides eBay) that sells used equipment so I
> can get a rough idea of what this stuff is worth?

eBay has pretty much tanked the used hardware business. There are a
few specialty resellers that will take old or modestly old equipment
and sell it used with a modest warranty and spare parts. Plus access
to software upgrades, etc.

They tend to offer less for used equipment than you can get on eBay.
Worse, many of the better used equipment resellers now are on eBay
and make it tougher for unknown individuals to sell there. My current
and last company will allow us to buy on eBay, but are somewhat
picky about who we do business with there, since you never know what
sort of shape used equipment is in.... unless you know the business
and that they are prepared to stand behind the more expensive stuff.
Overstock.com is becoming in that direction. Sunstar is one place.
Few folks would risk buying a big tape library due to the possibility
of getting a "Friday machine" used unless they get it from a service
or parts providing used equipment dealer. Ciscos and Extreme Networks
are more eBay goods.

Re: Ping: DougW (OT Computer Stuff)
 

Cherokee-Ltd proclaimed:

> Hey Doug, you're in the 'puter field aren't you?
>
> I have some high end server and storage equipment (cisco, extreme, qualstar)
> that I know nothing about and have been asked to sell.
>
> I have the bill of sale for most of the equipment but I doubt the 3 yr old
> "Extreme Alpine Mid-Range High-Speed Backbone System" will fetch anywhere
> near the $40K new price.
>
> Do you know of any websites (besides eBay) that sells used equipment so I
> can get a rough idea of what this stuff is worth?

eBay has pretty much tanked the used hardware business. There are a
few specialty resellers that will take old or modestly old equipment
and sell it used with a modest warranty and spare parts. Plus access
to software upgrades, etc.

They tend to offer less for used equipment than you can get on eBay.
Worse, many of the better used equipment resellers now are on eBay
and make it tougher for unknown individuals to sell there. My current
and last company will allow us to buy on eBay, but are somewhat
picky about who we do business with there, since you never know what
sort of shape used equipment is in.... unless you know the business
and that they are prepared to stand behind the more expensive stuff.
Overstock.com is becoming in that direction. Sunstar is one place.
Few folks would risk buying a big tape library due to the possibility
of getting a "Friday machine" used unless they get it from a service
or parts providing used equipment dealer. Ciscos and Extreme Networks
are more eBay goods.

Re: Ping: DougW (OT Computer Stuff)
 

Cherokee-Ltd proclaimed:

> Hey Doug, you're in the 'puter field aren't you?
>
> I have some high end server and storage equipment (cisco, extreme, qualstar)
> that I know nothing about and have been asked to sell.
>
> I have the bill of sale for most of the equipment but I doubt the 3 yr old
> "Extreme Alpine Mid-Range High-Speed Backbone System" will fetch anywhere
> near the $40K new price.
>
> Do you know of any websites (besides eBay) that sells used equipment so I
> can get a rough idea of what this stuff is worth?

eBay has pretty much tanked the used hardware business. There are a
few specialty resellers that will take old or modestly old equipment
and sell it used with a modest warranty and spare parts. Plus access
to software upgrades, etc.

They tend to offer less for used equipment than you can get on eBay.
Worse, many of the better used equipment resellers now are on eBay
and make it tougher for unknown individuals to sell there. My current
and last company will allow us to buy on eBay, but are somewhat
picky about who we do business with there, since you never know what
sort of shape used equipment is in.... unless you know the business
and that they are prepared to stand behind the more expensive stuff.
Overstock.com is becoming in that direction. Sunstar is one place.
Few folks would risk buying a big tape library due to the possibility
of getting a "Friday machine" used unless they get it from a service
or parts providing used equipment dealer. Ciscos and Extreme Networks
are more eBay goods.

Re: DougW (OT Computer Stuff)
 

Is there any room available in the garage (for cold weather work?)

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"Cherokee-Ltd" <nospam@home.com> wrote in message
news:RZadnQeda4-rbcbeRVn-qw@rogers.com...
> Lot's of progress, it's facing the garage now instead of the street. I've
> been inundated with other "projects" such as building my shed and... oh,
> that's it. I've been lazy/saving money for other stuff and busy finding
> excuses. The chilly weather has prompted my to get going on it soon
> though. I have to get it aligned so I can resolve a castor issue and put
> the interior back in.
>
> Some of the blame lays with this newsgroup. There should be more people
> like you shaming me into getting this project completed. Instead they go
> on with their fulfilled lives with no regard for my propensity to
> procrastinate.
>
> My insurance company is however thrilled my progress. It sits in the
> driveway with premiums paid up and little to no risk of accident or
> injury.
>
> -Brian
>
> "Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> news:b9be0$435bdfe6$4831b233$20241@FUSE.NET...
>> How is the Cherokee coming?
>>
>> --
>> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
>> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
>> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
>> .
>> "Cherokee-Ltd" <nospam@home.com> wrote in message
>> news:zJednU6XttEUQMbeRVn-iA@rogers.com...
>>> Thanks Doug, great information. This used stuff is worth more than I
>>> thought it was.
>>>
>>> -Brian
>>>
>>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>> news:KNN6f.5925$xE1.3623@okepread07...
>>>> Cherokee-Ltd did pass the time by typing:
>>>>> Hey Doug, you're in the 'puter field aren't you?
>>>>
>>>> You might say that. :)
>>>> If you looked around my compooter room you might think
>>>> I'm also running a museum.
>>>>
>>>>> I have some high end server and storage equipment (cisco, extreme,
>>>>> qualstar)
>>>>> that I know nothing about and have been asked to sell.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have the bill of sale for most of the equipment but I doubt the 3 yr
>>>>> old
>>>>> "Extreme Alpine Mid-Range High-Speed Backbone System" will fetch
>>>>> anywhere
>>>>> near the $40K new price.
>>>>>
>>>>> Do you know of any websites (besides eBay) that sells used equipment
>>>>> so I
>>>>> can get a rough idea of what this stuff is worth?
>>>>
>>>> eBay is about the only thing out there that usually has price
>>>> information
>>>> but you could ask for a few quotes on equipment. Depreciation rate for
>>>> computer stuff is about 20%-33%/year or your $40k is now about $20k
>>>>
>>>> http://www.genesisglobalinc.com/
>>>> (request a quote on-line)
>>>> http://www.bizinetworks.com
>>>> (you have to call for a quotes but they also buy used equipment)
>>>>
>>>> http://www.usedrouter.com
>>>> has prices but mostly Cisco
>>>>
>>>> Third party reseller http://www.andovercg.com/ (no experience with
>>>> them)
>>>> But you know any third party sales is like taking a car to a used car
>>>> lot.
>>>> Your not going to get the $ from a personal sale.
>>>>
>>>> There is no one bellybutton for price data, mebby http://pricewatch.com
>>>> ?
>>>>
>>>> The stuff we buy comes from http://gsaadvantage.gov and the used bits
>>>> go to
>>>> DRMO (government auction and recycling yard)
>>>>
>>>> Hope some of this helps.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> DougW
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: DougW (OT Computer Stuff)
 

Is there any room available in the garage (for cold weather work?)

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"Cherokee-Ltd" <nospam@home.com> wrote in message
news:RZadnQeda4-rbcbeRVn-qw@rogers.com...
> Lot's of progress, it's facing the garage now instead of the street. I've
> been inundated with other "projects" such as building my shed and... oh,
> that's it. I've been lazy/saving money for other stuff and busy finding
> excuses. The chilly weather has prompted my to get going on it soon
> though. I have to get it aligned so I can resolve a castor issue and put
> the interior back in.
>
> Some of the blame lays with this newsgroup. There should be more people
> like you shaming me into getting this project completed. Instead they go
> on with their fulfilled lives with no regard for my propensity to
> procrastinate.
>
> My insurance company is however thrilled my progress. It sits in the
> driveway with premiums paid up and little to no risk of accident or
> injury.
>
> -Brian
>
> "Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> news:b9be0$435bdfe6$4831b233$20241@FUSE.NET...
>> How is the Cherokee coming?
>>
>> --
>> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
>> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
>> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
>> .
>> "Cherokee-Ltd" <nospam@home.com> wrote in message
>> news:zJednU6XttEUQMbeRVn-iA@rogers.com...
>>> Thanks Doug, great information. This used stuff is worth more than I
>>> thought it was.
>>>
>>> -Brian
>>>
>>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>> news:KNN6f.5925$xE1.3623@okepread07...
>>>> Cherokee-Ltd did pass the time by typing:
>>>>> Hey Doug, you're in the 'puter field aren't you?
>>>>
>>>> You might say that. :)
>>>> If you looked around my compooter room you might think
>>>> I'm also running a museum.
>>>>
>>>>> I have some high end server and storage equipment (cisco, extreme,
>>>>> qualstar)
>>>>> that I know nothing about and have been asked to sell.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have the bill of sale for most of the equipment but I doubt the 3 yr
>>>>> old
>>>>> "Extreme Alpine Mid-Range High-Speed Backbone System" will fetch
>>>>> anywhere
>>>>> near the $40K new price.
>>>>>
>>>>> Do you know of any websites (besides eBay) that sells used equipment
>>>>> so I
>>>>> can get a rough idea of what this stuff is worth?
>>>>
>>>> eBay is about the only thing out there that usually has price
>>>> information
>>>> but you could ask for a few quotes on equipment. Depreciation rate for
>>>> computer stuff is about 20%-33%/year or your $40k is now about $20k
>>>>
>>>> http://www.genesisglobalinc.com/
>>>> (request a quote on-line)
>>>> http://www.bizinetworks.com
>>>> (you have to call for a quotes but they also buy used equipment)
>>>>
>>>> http://www.usedrouter.com
>>>> has prices but mostly Cisco
>>>>
>>>> Third party reseller http://www.andovercg.com/ (no experience with
>>>> them)
>>>> But you know any third party sales is like taking a car to a used car
>>>> lot.
>>>> Your not going to get the $ from a personal sale.
>>>>
>>>> There is no one bellybutton for price data, mebby http://pricewatch.com
>>>> ?
>>>>
>>>> The stuff we buy comes from http://gsaadvantage.gov and the used bits
>>>> go to
>>>> DRMO (government auction and recycling yard)
>>>>
>>>> Hope some of this helps.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> DougW
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: DougW (OT Computer Stuff)
 

Is there any room available in the garage (for cold weather work?)

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..
"Cherokee-Ltd" <nospam@home.com> wrote in message
news:RZadnQeda4-rbcbeRVn-qw@rogers.com...
> Lot's of progress, it's facing the garage now instead of the street. I've
> been inundated with other "projects" such as building my shed and... oh,
> that's it. I've been lazy/saving money for other stuff and busy finding
> excuses. The chilly weather has prompted my to get going on it soon
> though. I have to get it aligned so I can resolve a castor issue and put
> the interior back in.
>
> Some of the blame lays with this newsgroup. There should be more people
> like you shaming me into getting this project completed. Instead they go
> on with their fulfilled lives with no regard for my propensity to
> procrastinate.
>
> My insurance company is however thrilled my progress. It sits in the
> driveway with premiums paid up and little to no risk of accident or
> injury.
>
> -Brian
>
> "Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> news:b9be0$435bdfe6$4831b233$20241@FUSE.NET...
>> How is the Cherokee coming?
>>
>> --
>> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
>> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
>> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
>> .
>> "Cherokee-Ltd" <nospam@home.com> wrote in message
>> news:zJednU6XttEUQMbeRVn-iA@rogers.com...
>>> Thanks Doug, great information. This used stuff is worth more than I
>>> thought it was.
>>>
>>> -Brian
>>>
>>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>> news:KNN6f.5925$xE1.3623@okepread07...
>>>> Cherokee-Ltd did pass the time by typing:
>>>>> Hey Doug, you're in the 'puter field aren't you?
>>>>
>>>> You might say that. :)
>>>> If you looked around my compooter room you might think
>>>> I'm also running a museum.
>>>>
>>>>> I have some high end server and storage equipment (cisco, extreme,
>>>>> qualstar)
>>>>> that I know nothing about and have been asked to sell.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have the bill of sale for most of the equipment but I doubt the 3 yr
>>>>> old
>>>>> "Extreme Alpine Mid-Range High-Speed Backbone System" will fetch
>>>>> anywhere
>>>>> near the $40K new price.
>>>>>
>>>>> Do you know of any websites (besides eBay) that sells used equipment
>>>>> so I
>>>>> can get a rough idea of what this stuff is worth?
>>>>
>>>> eBay is about the only thing out there that usually has price
>>>> information
>>>> but you could ask for a few quotes on equipment. Depreciation rate for
>>>> computer stuff is about 20%-33%/year or your $40k is now about $20k
>>>>
>>>> http://www.genesisglobalinc.com/
>>>> (request a quote on-line)
>>>> http://www.bizinetworks.com
>>>> (you have to call for a quotes but they also buy used equipment)
>>>>
>>>> http://www.usedrouter.com
>>>> has prices but mostly Cisco
>>>>
>>>> Third party reseller http://www.andovercg.com/ (no experience with
>>>> them)
>>>> But you know any third party sales is like taking a car to a used car
>>>> lot.
>>>> Your not going to get the $ from a personal sale.
>>>>
>>>> There is no one bellybutton for price data, mebby http://pricewatch.com
>>>> ?
>>>>
>>>> The stuff we buy comes from http://gsaadvantage.gov and the used bits
>>>> go to
>>>> DRMO (government auction and recycling yard)
>>>>
>>>> Hope some of this helps.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> DougW
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: Ping: DougW (OT Computer Stuff)
 

"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
>
> eBay has pretty much tanked the used hardware business. There are a
> few specialty resellers that will take old or modestly old equipment
> and sell it used with a modest warranty and spare parts. Plus access
> to software upgrades, etc.
>
> They tend to offer less for used equipment than you can get on eBay.
> Worse, many of the better used equipment resellers now are on eBay
> and make it tougher for unknown individuals to sell there. My current
> and last company will allow us to buy on eBay, but are somewhat
> picky about who we do business with there, since you never know what
> sort of shape used equipment is in.... unless you know the business
> and that they are prepared to stand behind the more expensive stuff.
> Overstock.com is becoming in that direction. Sunstar is one place.
> Few folks would risk buying a big tape library due to the possibility
> of getting a "Friday machine" used unless they get it from a service
> or parts providing used equipment dealer. Ciscos and Extreme Networks
> are more eBay goods.

eBay has certainly had an impact on many markets; sports memorabilia,
clothing consignments, collectables... you can't buy that stuff locally
anymore. Fortunately there are still a number of lingerie stores around for
those last minute Valentines Day gifts.

You're right about the really big ticket items on eBay. I have a Qualstar
TLS 4480 (80)Tape Library for sale as well. Invoice on it was $36,250 +
$10,000 for tapes (which I hope to format and include). I can't see too many
people willing to click "buy it now" for this item. Shipping from Canada
could get ugly too at 1000 lbs.

I have some small Cisco items (PIX 515UR, Catalyst 2924 MXL) that will
easily sell on eBay but I'm wondering if I should part out the Extreme 3808.
Your opinion?

-Brian