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Your Timely Opportunity in Under-Utilized IT Hardware
Sage customers have seen our average selling prices (ASP) for most equipment categories increasing over the years. This is the result of continuing efforts to improve refurbishment processes and develop sales channels and buyers who value quality.
Last year value recovery was particularly strong, with ‘Tier 1’ category (Laptops, desktops, servers, mobile phones) ASPs increasing 31% over 2024.
Now this trend is accelerating sharply, led by servers. Server ASPs increased more than 700% this January compared to last. The average server, including all configurations across all six Sage locations, sold for $2,370.93 in January 2026.
We believe that the server market is inflated by the massive buildout of AI datacenters. Our three decades of experience in the IT hardware secondary market leads us to believe that prices will eventually return to the historical trend lines—probably abruptly. We anticipate a glut of low-end servers developing in the near term, putting downward pressure on values for those systems.
While it’s possible prices will climb still higher, no one can say when the bubble will burst. Sage is therefore recommending that asset managers consider dispositioning surplus or under-utilized hardware soon. We are happy to perform appraisals of inventories in excess of ten servers to support your decision making. Contact us to get started.
For a deeper dive into Sage's resale trends, along with an inside look at how organizations are approaching IT asset management, request a complimentary copy of our 2026 IT Asset Management Benchmarking Report.
End-to-end deinstallation of desktops, laptops, servers, networking gear, and data center hardware; white-glove onsite teams trained for secure chain of custody initiation.
Secure collection containers and scheduled pickups for enterprise campuses and data centers; flexible container sizes and recurring logistics programs.
GPS tracked transport, serialized item level tracking, secure serialized containers, digital chain of custody documentation, and secure fleet partners vetted for compliance.
NIST 800-88 compliant data erasure, cryptographic wipe, or certified physical media destruction; serialized certificates provided.
Sustainable electronics recycling, e-Stewards certified downstream compliance with local, federal and Basel regulations, responsible material recovery, and transparent reporting. Mass balance accounting of all materials received and dispositioned.
In house refurbishment and resale through global B2B channels, wholesale networks, and Sage-owned retail outlets; maximized equipment value return. Repair and refurbishment services increase the salable value of all assets received.
OEM and distributor trade in program management, valuation services, and turnkey collection for multi vendor hardware environments.
Asset testing, configuration, imaging, and deployment support for newly acquired or redeployed equipment.
Reporting supports timely decommissioning of all licenses installed on assets received.
Mobile shredding units, onsite media destruction, witnessed destruction options, serialized proof, and video verification upon request.
Complete handling of leased asset reconciliation, condition assessment, packaging, documentation, and on time returns to multiple lessors. Repair, refurbishment and kitting services minimize lessor chargebacks at lease termination.
Fully managed equipment or resale revenue donation programs, including data wiping, refurbishment, and nonprofit delivery.
Custom portals and programs enable employees to purchase refurbished corporate devices securely and conveniently with zero enterprise involvement. A one-year warranty is included with all purchases.
Enterprise scale redeployment preparation includes testing, repair, imaging, configuration, repackaging, and global distribution.
