{"id":3160,"date":"2026-08-18T22:21:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T22:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reuzado.be\/hardware-opkopen\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T05:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T05:30:10","slug":"buying-hardware","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/reuzado.be\/en\/buying-hardware\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying IT hardware"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"section section-pageheader-detail  has-bg-lightblue has-pattern-colored\">\n        <div class=\"container\" data-reveal-group>\n            <div class=\"holder\">\n                                    <div class=\"background-image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reuzado.nl\/app\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Reuzado-hoge-resolutie-JudithCapponFotografie-9540.jpg\" alt=\"Server buyout\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"content\">\n                        <h1>Buying IT hardware<\/h1>\n\n                                                    <div class=\"rank-math-breadcrumbs\">\n                                <nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n        <div  class=\"section section-content has-no-bg has-no-pattern\">\n                        <div class=\"container\" data-reveal-group>\n                <div class=\"content-holder\">\n                    <div class=\"content\">\n                        <div class=\"inner\">\n                            <h2>Selling depreciated IT hardware<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re replacing workstations, clearing out a warehouse or migrating to the cloud, you\u2019re bound to be left with some hardware. Reuzado buys used IT hardware from businesses and organisations across Belgium: laptops, desktops, servers, storage systems, networking equipment and monitors.<\/p>\n<p>We collect everything from your premises, carry out a certified data erasure on every data storage device and pay out the residual value. Anything that no longer has any technical value is recycled through WEEELABEX-certified partners. You will receive a full report enabling you to demonstrate your duty of care under the GDPR.<\/p>\n<p>A valuation is non-binding and won\u2019t cost you anything, even if you only end up selling part of it.<\/p>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"button-holder\">\n                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/reuzado.be\/en\/quotation\/sell-your-old-hardware\/\"\n                                                target=\"_self\"\n                                                class=\"button\">Request a Quote<\/a>\n                                                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/reuzado.be\/en\/contact\/\"\n                                                target=\"_self\"\n                                                class=\"button alt\">Contact us<\/a>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    \n\n        <div  class=\"section section-block-cards has-bg-lightblue has-pattern-blue\" data-reveal-group>\n            \n            <div class=\"container\">\n                <div class=\"holder\">\n                    <div class=\"content-holder\">\n                        <h2>This is how the buy-out works<\/h2>\n\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"block-holder\">\n                                                    <div class=\"blocks\">\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"column\" data-reveal-group>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"block\">\n                                                    <div class=\"inner\">\n                                                        <h3>1. List and non-binding estimate<\/h3>\n<p>Please send us a list of the equipment, including the types and quantities. A basic export from your asset management system will suffice. We will assess the possibilities for purchasing the equipment and provide a range for the residual value.<\/p>\n                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"block\">\n                                                    <div class=\"inner\">\n                                                        <h3>2. Collection and transport<\/h3>\n<p>Our staff collect the hardware, including on-site dismantling if required. Transport is carried out in sealed vehicles with traceable records.<\/p>\n                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"column\" data-reveal-group>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"block\">\n                                                    <div class=\"inner\">\n                                                        <h3>3. Registration and data deletion<\/h3>\n<p>Each device is registered by its serial number on receipt. Data storage media are either certified as having been erased or physically destroyed, depending on their condition and security requirements.<\/p>\n                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"block\">\n                                                    <div class=\"inner\">\n                                                        <h3>4. Reuse or recycling<\/h3>\n<p>Our IT specialists prepare anything that is still technically usable for reuse. The rest is recycled in an environmentally responsible manner via WEEELABEX-certified partners.<\/p>\n                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"block\">\n                                                    <div class=\"inner\">\n                                                        <h3>5. Reporting and payment<\/h3>\n<p>You will receive a report by post detailing the serial numbers, erasure method and yield. Payment will be made once the report has been approved.<\/p>\n                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div  class=\"section section-content has-no-padding-top-d has-no-padding-bottom-d has-no-padding-top-m has-no-padding-bottom-m has-no-bg has-no-pattern\">\n                        <div class=\"container\" data-reveal-group>\n                <div class=\"content-holder\">\n                    <div class=\"content\">\n                        <div class=\"inner\">\n                            <h2>What IT hardware do we buy?<\/h2>\n<p>We cover virtually the entire spectrum of business IT:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Laptops and notebooks, individually or as a complete fleet, see <a href=\"\/en\/buying-laptops\/\">buy laptops<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Desktops, thin clients and workstations<\/li>\n<li>Rack, tower and blade servers, see <a href=\"\/en\/buying-servers\/\">buying up servers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Storage systems: SAN, NAS, storage arrays and tape libraries<\/li>\n<li>Network equipment: switches, routers, firewalls and access points<\/li>\n<li>Monitors, docking stations and peripherals<\/li>\n<li>UPS systems, server cabinets, racks and cabling<\/li>\n<li>Individual components: hard drives, SSDs, memory, processors and power supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We deliberately treat storage systems separately. SAN and NAS systems almost always contain production data, and in the case of a RAID configuration, simply reformatting is not enough. We wipe each of these data storage devices individually using certified software or physically destroy them. You can read more about this at <a href=\"\/en\/data-destruction-2\/\">data destruction<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Are you unsure whether a particular type is included? Send us a list \u2013 even a raw export from your asset management system will suffice. We\u2019ll let you know which items have residual value and which do not.<\/p>\n<p>We have separate pages for individual categories: <a href=\"\/en\/buying-computers\/\">buy computers<\/a>, <a href=\"\/en\/destroy-hard-drives\/\">destroy hard drives<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/it-recycling\/\">IT recycling<\/a>.<\/p>\n                                                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    \n\n        <div  class=\"section section-content has-no-bg has-no-pattern\">\n                        <div class=\"container\" data-reveal-group>\n                <div class=\"content-holder\">\n                    <div class=\"content\">\n                        <div class=\"inner\">\n                            <h2>Why sell IT hardware rather than dispose of it?<\/h2>\n<p>From an accounting perspective, depreciated hardware is no longer worth anything, but it often still has value on the second-hand market. Servers, storage systems and recent business laptops, in particular, retain their residual value for longer than most organisations expect.<\/p>\n<p>Selling to a specialist buyer offers three benefits at once. You free up space and save on storage costs. You recoup capital that would otherwise be lost in the container. And you transfer the data risk to a party that documents the destruction and takes responsibility for it.<\/p>\n<p>That last point carries the most weight. Under the GDPR, a device that leaves the premises without being wiped constitutes a data breach that must be reported. Our procedures are specifically designed with this in mind: every serial number is recorded, every data storage medium is documented, and every step is traceable.<\/p>\n                                                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <div  class=\"section section-images-slider has-bg-lightblue has-pattern-colored\">\n        \n                    <div class=\"slider-container\">\n                <div class=\"slider-track\">\n                                            <div class=\"slide\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reuzado.nl\/app\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Reuzado-9377-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"slide\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reuzado.nl\/app\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Reuzadoe-9540-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"slide\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reuzado.nl\/app\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Reuzado-9570-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"slide\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reuzado.nl\/app\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Reuzado-9696-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"slide\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reuzado.nl\/app\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Reuzado-9677-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"slide\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reuzado.nl\/app\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Reuzado-9270-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"slide\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reuzado.nl\/app\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Reuzado-9241-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"slide\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reuzado.nl\/app\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Reuzado-9167-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"slide\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reuzado.nl\/app\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Reuzado-9143-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"on-site data destruction\">\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"slide\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reuzado.nl\/app\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Reuzado-9721-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n        <div  class=\"section section-content two-columns has-no-bg has-no-pattern\">\n            <div class=\"container\">\n                <div class=\"content-holder\" data-reveal-group>\n                                            <div class=\"column\">\n                            <div class=\"content\">\n                                <h2>Data destruction is always part of the process<\/h2>\n<p>Whenever we purchase equipment, we assume that there is still data on it, even if you state that everything has been deleted. In practice, almost every batch contains individual data storage devices that are still readable.<\/p>\n<p>That is why we register every device by its serial number upon receipt. Data storage media are overwritten using certified software or, if this cannot be done securely for technical reasons, physically shredded. You will receive a certificate for each data storage medium.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"content\">\n                            <h3>We also offer complete sites and server rooms<\/h3>\n<p>Are you closing a branch, clearing out a server room or migrating to the cloud? We\u2019ll take away not only the equipment, but also racks, UPS systems, switches and cabling. On request, we can dismantle items on site and coordinate the collection with your facilities team.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <div  class=\"section section-faq  has-no-bg has-no-pattern\">\n        \n        <div class=\"container\" data-reveal-group>\n                        <div class=\"faq-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"faq\">\n                                                                        <div class=\"faq-title\">\n                                <h2>Frequently Asked Questions about Buying IT Hardware<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            \n                                            <div class=\"faq-items-wrapper\" data-reveal-group>\n                                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"faq-heading toggle-heading\">\n                                        <h3>What is the minimum quantity for purchasing IT hardware?<\/h3>\n                                        <i class=\"icon opened\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"faq-body toggle-body is-opened\">\n                                        <p>There is no fixed minimum. For individual appliances, we assess whether a collection is cost-effective, or we combine it with another route. For twenty or more appliances, a dedicated collection is almost always possible.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"faq-heading toggle-heading\">\n                                        <h3>How much is my used IT hardware still worth?<\/h3>\n                                        <i class=\"icon closed\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"faq-body toggle-body hidden\">\n                                        <p>That depends on the type, age and condition. Business laptops from the last four to five years and recent server hardware have the highest residual value. Storage systems are mainly assessed on the basis of controller generation and component configuration. You will always receive a no-obligation valuation before anything is collected.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"faq-heading toggle-heading\">\n                                        <h3>Do you also buy faulty equipment?<\/h3>\n                                        <i class=\"icon closed\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"faq-body toggle-body hidden\">\n                                        <p>Yes. Faulty equipment often still has some value in its components, and even if that isn\u2019t the case, we\u2019ll still include it in the buy-back scheme. We handle the data storage media removed from it with just as much care as those from working equipment.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"faq-heading toggle-heading\">\n                                        <h3>Are all data storage devices really wiped?<\/h3>\n                                        <i class=\"icon closed\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"faq-body toggle-body hidden\">\n                                        <p>Yes, without exception. Every data storage device is registered and then either overwritten using certified software or shredded. You will receive a certificate with a serial number for each data storage device.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"faq-heading toggle-heading\">\n                                        <h3>Will I receive reports for the audit and the GDPR?<\/h3>\n                                        <i class=\"icon closed\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"faq-body toggle-body hidden\">\n                                        <p>Yes. The final report contains all serial numbers, the erasure method used and the date of processing. This enables you to demonstrate to auditors and the Data Protection Authority that the equipment has been disposed of in a controlled manner.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"faq-heading toggle-heading\">\n                                        <h3>Do you collect from anywhere in Belgium?<\/h3>\n                                        <i class=\"icon closed\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"faq-body toggle-body hidden\">\n                                        <p>Yes, in Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels. For larger collections, we\u2019ll arrange the collection directly with you; for smaller ones, we\u2019ll combine them with other collections in the region.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"faq-heading toggle-heading\">\n                                        <h3>How soon can you collect it?<\/h3>\n                                        <i class=\"icon closed\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"faq-body toggle-body hidden\">\n                                        <p>Once the valuation has been approved, we usually schedule the collection within two weeks. If a property needs to be vacated by a specific date, we will work around that.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div  class=\"section section-cta has-small-image has-no-padding-bottom-d has-no-padding-bottom-m has-no-bg has-no-pattern\">\n        \n        <div class=\"holder\">\n            <div class=\"container\" data-reveal-group>\n                <div class=\"cta-holder\">\n                                            <div class=\"image-holder\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reuzado.nl\/app\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/CTA-Tim.png\" alt=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"content-holder\">\n                        <div class=\"inner\">\n                            <p>Would you like to know which products are best suited for your business?<\/p>\n<p>Get in touch with our advisors. 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