03/03/2026
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.
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Rising IT costs, growing AI demand, and supply challenges are reshaping enterprise strategy. Discover why lifecycle management, repair, and refurbished technology are key to reducing costs, improving ROI, and staying competitive.
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Sage Sustainable Electronics continues double-digit growth with leadership transitions, naming co-founder Robert Houghton as Chairman of the Board, appointing Cascade founder Neil Peters-Michaud as CEO, and welcoming Brian Itterly to its Board, strengthening strategy to scale ITAD, reuse, repair, and electronics circularity.
Sage Sustainable Electronics has moved the company headquarters and Ohio processing operations to a new state-of-the-art facility on Norton Road in Columbus. The move brings all Columbus-area operations under one roof, creating a more collaborative, efficient, and secure environment for employees and clients.
As a Bronze Sponsor for the 2026 IAITAM Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE), Sage Sustainable Electronics invites you to explore the latest practices in IT asset management and its impact on business operations, compliance, and profitability. Find out why you should attend this year’s event.
03/03/2026
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.
FEATURED
Rising IT costs, growing AI demand, and supply challenges are reshaping enterprise strategy. Discover why lifecycle management, repair, and refurbished technology are key to reducing costs, improving ROI, and staying competitive.
MOST RECENT
Sage Sustainable Electronics continues double-digit growth with leadership transitions, naming co-founder Robert Houghton as Chairman of the Board, appointing Cascade founder Neil Peters-Michaud as CEO, and welcoming Brian Itterly to its Board, strengthening strategy to scale ITAD, reuse, repair, and electronics circularity.
Sage Sustainable Electronics has moved the company headquarters and Ohio processing operations to a new state-of-the-art facility on Norton Road in Columbus. The move brings all Columbus-area operations under one roof, creating a more collaborative, efficient, and secure environment for employees and clients.
As a Bronze Sponsor for the 2026 IAITAM Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE), Sage Sustainable Electronics invites you to explore the latest practices in IT asset management and its impact on business operations, compliance, and profitability. Find out why you should attend this year’s event.
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