"It doesn't work" isn't the same as "it's worthless." Most of what people assume is trash-bound still has real resale value — here's why, and what we actually buy.
Non-working doesn't mean worthless
A dead battery, a cracked screen, or a unit that won't power on doesn't erase the value of the scan engine, display, processor board, or housing inside it. Enterprise-grade hardware from Zebra, Honeywell, CipherLab, and SATO is built to be repaired and refurbished, not thrown away — which is exactly why a non-working device is still worth a quote.
Obsolete and discontinued models still have value
When a model reaches end-of-life — like the Honeywell CK65, which stopped shipping new in 2026 — demand for used units doesn't disappear, it often increases, since businesses still running that hardware need spares and replacements rather than a full fleet migration. Discontinued doesn't mean unwanted.
What "broken" still means real money
Cracked or shattered screens, dead or swollen batteries, missing chargers or cradles, heavy cosmetic wear, failed scan engines, and units that show no signs of life at all — all of these are things we still quote. Don't sort your surplus list down to "the good ones" before reaching out.
When something genuinely has no resale value
To be honest about where the line actually is: equipment that's been physically destroyed, is missing its internal boards or components entirely, or has been stripped for parts already generally won't carry resale value. If you're not sure which side of that line your equipment falls on, send us a photo and model number and we'll give you a straight answer.
It costs nothing to submit a list and find out. See our full buyback process for what happens next.
Ready to sell?
Head to Sell Stock and submit your equipment — working, broken, or somewhere in between.
Frequently asked questions
Will you buy a device that doesn't power on?
Yes. Non-working devices are still worth quoting — screens, scan engines, boards, and housings all carry resale or parts value even on units that won't turn on.
Do you buy discontinued or end-of-life models?
Yes — discontinued models like the Honeywell CK65 or older Zebra TC-series devices are exactly the kind of equipment we buy, especially when fleets are migrating to newer hardware.
What condition issues are fine to send as-is?
Cracked screens, dead batteries, missing accessories, cosmetic wear, and units that won't power on are all fine — don't sort or discard anything before requesting a quote.
Is there anything you won't buy?
Equipment with no intact housing, boards, or components — effectively scrapped beyond recognition — may not carry resale value. When in doubt, send us a photo and model number and we'll tell you honestly.