Best Practices for Purchasing Refurbished Cisco Equipment

May 29th, 2008 | Networking

Reduce Your Risks When Purchasing Used Cisco Equipment by Insisting on These Best Practices

The market for used Cisco equipment has reached multi-billion dollar proportions, according to research from Gartner. Vast amounts of various types of popular gear are available worldwide as the refurbished Cisco market gains traction with Fortune 1000 companies, financial institutions, government entities and service providers worldwide.

So why do some potential purchasers still equate the process of buying used Cisco network gear with horror stories heard about online auctions and guys working from garages? (more…)

No Comments »

Myths about Refurbished Cisco Equipment

May 26th, 2008 | Networking

Myths and misconceptions surround the market for refurbished Cisco equipment, creating unnecessary fear, uncertainty and doubt. Many of these misconceptions have been precipitated by OEMs; no doubt because some have admitted they look upon the used Cisco market as their No. 1 competitor.

To set the record straight, it’s time to debunk some of the commonly heard myths about refurbished Cisco equipment.

Myth #1 - The Secondary Market = The Gray Market
In reality, the two markets should not be painted with the same brush. (more…)

No Comments »