IT asset disposition (ITAD) is the process of responsibly retiring, wiping, and reselling business technology — and electronics buyback is the part of that process where equipment still has resale value instead of going to a shredder. Retired barcode scanners, mobile computers, printers, and tablets don't have to sit in a closet. Here's what IT and operations teams should do.
What ITAD and electronics buyback actually mean
ITAD companies typically offer some mix of data destruction, e-waste recycling, and equipment resale/buyback. We focus specifically on the buyback side for barcode scanners, rugged mobile computers, label printers, and tablets — if your priority is getting paid for equipment that still has resale value (rather than certified destruction services), that's exactly what we do, nationwide.
Why surplus hardware ends up sitting on a shelf
Fleet upgrades, warehouse consolidations, and software migrations all leave a trail of retired barcode scanners, mobile computers, printers, and tablets. Most of it ends up in a closet because disposing of it properly takes more coordination than anyone budgeted for — even though functional and non-working hardware both still have resale value.
Wipe your own data first
Before sending devices anywhere, factory-reset any mobile computer or tablet that stored network credentials, MDM enrollment, or app data, and remove SIM/storage cards. This is your responsibility as the device owner — don't rely on a buyer to handle it.
Inventory before you quote
The faster a surplus list moves, the more specific it is: model number (or device family), quantity, working vs. non-working, and whether accessories are included. See our condition grading page.
Working and non-working both have value
Enterprise hardware doesn't need to power on to be worth quoting — components, screens, scan engines, and housings all carry resale or parts value even on dead units. Don't sort non-working devices out before requesting a quote.
Data removal is always the device owner's responsibility. Factory-reset every device before it leaves your building, no matter who you're selling to.
Next step
Ready to move a list? Head to Sell Stock and submit your inventory — we buy Zebra, Honeywell, CipherLab, and SATO mobile computers, scanners, printers, tablets, docks, and accessories nationwide, and typically respond with a quote quickly and pay within a few days of receiving and inspecting equipment.