Create difference trade-in or residual value

If you want to get more value out of your used equipment, it is important to know the difference between" trade-in" and "creating residual value." Trade-in often only results in a (small) discount when buying new equipment, while creating residual value means first having the cosmetic and technical condition objectively assessed and only then looking for the best-fit buyer. This is likely to make you a lot more money. How exactly that works, explains Arjan van den Oever, lifecycle expert at CircleWise.

Companies and organizations often want to trade in their old laptops and phones for upgrades or new ones. But do you know what happens when you do this? You could end up sacrificing quite a bit of the value of your old equipment. That's why it's good to know what creating residual value means and why it's crucial for value retention and sustainability.

Creating residual value

Instead of simply trading in your used laptops and phones at a dealer, you can get much more value out of your equipment with residual value creation. In this process, you sell your stuff directly to a new owner and receive the proceeds yourself. It is particularly interesting for laptops and phone that are still in good cosmetic condition and of technically good quality.

‍" Creating residual value: preserving value and sustainability"

Conservation of value

One of the main benefits of creating residual value is that you retain the value of your used equipment. When you use experts in trade-in, wiping and grading, you can be confident that your equipment will be accurately assessed and its condition will be determined correctly. This allows you to get the best possible price for your equipment and get the maximum return on your initial investment.

Sustainability
Creating residual value also contributes to a more sustainable economy. Properly selling used laptops and phones prevents these devices from ending up in a landfill. Instead, it extends its life and helps reduce the waste stream.

Experts on trade-in, wiping and grading
As mentioned earlier, it is important to enlist the help of experts to maximize the residual value of used equipment. While equipment trade-ins may seem quick and easy, certified wiping and grading are absolutely necessary services to ensure the safety and quality of items. Wiping securely removes all data, while grading ensures that the condition is accurately assessed to obtain the best possible price. All based on internationally recognized certification, in other words.

Reliable sales channels
To maximize the residual value of your used laptops and phones, it is also important to use the right sales channels. Our European network consists of several partners who deliver directly to end-users and charge a fee. So they too do not buy used equipment and try to make a substantial margin on it. Optimizing the right sales channels for the various used devices is what we take care of for you and our goal is to achieve the highest possible residual value for you.

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Don't let your used laptops and smartphones just collect dust! With us, you can count on a transparent sales process that allows you to receive the highest residual value for your equipment. The money raised is yours and yours alone. We are on your side and strive for the highest attainable value. Moreover, you contribute to a sustainable future by reusing these appliances.

What are you waiting for? Sell your used equipment today and take advantage of the benefits residual value creation has to offer! Contact Arjan van den Oever, lifecycle expert at CircleWise directly at 06- 52 043 075 or at arjan@gocirclewise.com.