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Buying Computers Wholesale

Buy computers wholesale to stretch your technology budget

By Marianne Cotter, Freelance writer
You don't have to be a big business to buy computers wholesale. In fact, the wholesale computer market is more accessible to small businesses than ever before. From customer returns to end-of-lease scenarios, business closings, surplus assets, and the clearing of shelves for new models, the constant churn of business results in a lively marketplace of auctioneers, discounters and liquidators selling off large quantities of computers wholesale. Winning businesses tap into the wholesale computer market to acquire their own technology assets.

When buying computers wholesale, consider the following:

1. Buying computers wholesale at bulk lot auctions.
2. Sourcing wholesale computers from local vendors.
3. Buying wholesale laptop computers.
4. Warranties and service plans for wholesale computers.

 

Buy wholesale computers at bulk lot auctions

If you're buying wholesale computers in bulk and want the best price, online auctions are the way to go. These liquidators source commercial surplus inventory and government surplus assets, selling bulk lots by the truckload, pallet or small package. Wholesale computers range in condition from new in the original packaging to customer returns and used and refurbished machines.
Try: Liquidation.com is one of the largest online auctioneers for wholesale computers, and may have hundreds of auctions taking place at any given time. Lot quantities are as low as ones and twos and as high as thousands. A-Z Computer Liquidators specializes in recovering technology assets from businesses that are folding, downsizing or upgrading their computers. You can subscribe to their email liquidation alerts to hear about new lots of wholesale desktop computers and wholesale laptop computers as they become available.

Check with discounters for wholesale computers

If auctions aren't your thing, computer discounters abound offering wholesale used computers, wholesale laptop computers and refurbished wholesale desktop computers.
Try: By buying up lease-cycle computer equipment DickerDeals is able to sell desktops, laptops and monitors at deep discounts. All equipment is evaluated before going up for sale and DickerDeals representatives are available to work with buyers on volume wholesale computer pricing.  For more dealers in used and refurbished computers, check Business.com.

Wholesale computer warranties and returns

While you can expect far fewer guarantees and warranties when buying computers wholesale, do expect the seller to stand behind its computers, especially if the computer is refurbished. Don't settle for less than a 48-hour money-back policy and a 30-day warranty on wholesale used and refurbished computers. Bulk wholesalers, however, often have an "as is" policy, in which case, buyer beware.
Try: DickerDeals offers a limited 90-day warranty for its refurbished PC, laptop and monitors as well as a seven-day money back guarantee.

 

  • Place e-mail alerts on several wholesale computer auction sites to receive immediate notification of new lots.
  • Know your exact technology requirements before participating in a wholesale computer auction.
  • Get preauthorized, if necessary, before bidding on wholesale computer auction sites.
  • To minimize shipping costs, begin your search for wholesale computers with local computer wholesalers.

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