Product Advisor
New, refurbished or reconditioned by the manufacturer?
You are spoilt for choice. With this small guide we would like to give you a guideline to help you make your purchase decision.
Do you have a tight budget but high demands?
In this case, we advise you to choose between products that have been refurbished by it4trade.com or reconditioned by the manufacturer in order to avoid any loss of functionality.
Do you have to buy new products or can you also consider refurbished products for this purchase?
In addition to the hardware refurbished by it4trade.com, there are distribution channels of manufacturers who also offer refurbished products. Through these channels, you can obtain manufacturer-reconditioned hardware in absolutely new condition including warranty at much better conditions than new goods.
Would you like to take the hardware under a manufacturer maintenance contract? If so, why?
- Hardware exchange?
- Software updates?
- Help with configuration problems?
If you are only interested in hardware replacement or technical questions, it is worth comparing! How much do you pay for an exchange service and might it not be cheaper for you to simply buy a second used device?
If you have technical questions about the device or configuration, simply contact us. We will help you!
Do you need the hardware as urgently as possible?
Availability can also play a role in the purchase decision. Do you need the hardware as soon as possible or does the delivery have time? Even if we do not have the required products in stock, we are able to procure the hardware within 24-48h. Please contact us directly for time-critical orders.
In summary, if you have a tight budget and you are only interested in functionality, we recommend that you purchase hardware that has been overhauled by it4trade.com. Our voluntary 2-year warranty* will still protect you!
If you want to take the hardware under a manufacturer maintenance contract, we recommend not only new hardware but also the manufacturer's own refurbished channels, such as Cisco Excess or Refresh, Juniper CPO or HPE Renew. You will receive absolutely new hardware at much better conditions and on top of that you can also take it under a manufacturer maintenance contract, as desired.
*Guarantee only applies to commercial end customers and public authorities, resellers receive a 90-day guarantee