Because refurbished electronics such as refurbished telecom equipment is priced at a fraction of the cost of “brand new” items, and because your busin...
Because refurbished electronics such as refurbished telecom equipment is priced at a fraction of the cost of “brand new” items,
and because your business most likely needs some kind of telecom system, it only makes sense for businesses that want to save money to purchase refurbished telecom systems.
1. Understand What “Refurbished” Means
There have probably been many times you’ve been walking through a store or browsing an online catalogue of items and seen an electronic labeled “refurbished.”
Unfortunately, some people – individuals and business owners alike – opt not to purchase refurbished electronics because they believe these items are not as reliable as “brand new” items; however, in most cases, because they’ve been inspected, repaired, and approved by the manufacturers, refurbished items are as reliable or more reliable than their “brand new” counterparts. This means businesses can both obtain quality items and save money by purchasing refurbished telecom systems, but they’re missing out because they don’t really understand what “refurbished” entails.
To help you better understand what refurbished means, consider this typical scenario: A customer purchases an electronic and takes it home only to discover that he has either changed his mind about owning the item, or the item doesn’t fully function the way it’s supposed to. The customer returns the item to the store, the store returns the item to the manufacturer, and the manufacturer inspects the item, completes any repairs the electronic might need to be fully functional again, approves the new state of the electronic, and then resells it. When you purchase a refurbished electronic, you’re getting a fully inspected, repaired, and approved item at a fraction of the cost.
2. Know Whether Your Business Needs a Telecom System
Many businesses need telecom systems. Such businesses might include retail businesses including everything from grocery stores to clothing stores, office settings, businesses in the travel and hospitality industries such as hotels and motels, hospitals and extended care facilities, and even nonprofit organizations.
3. Determine What Kind of Refurbished Telecom System You Need
Telecom systems include more than just telephones for your employees to use; they can also include additional telecom equipment like digital line cards and analog line cards.
In addition to the hardware of a telecom system, you also need to think about the features and functions you want in your system. For example, do you want single-line or multi-line phones, and do you want those phones to offer messaging, holding, transferring, and muting options?
Keep in mind a good distributor of refurbished telecom systems can help you choose the right system and equipment for your business. See below for details.
4. Find a Reputable Distributor of Refurbished Telecom Systems
There are many refurbished telecom systems dealers out there. The key to finding the best one for you is to shop around just as you would if you were purchasing any other kind of item. Look for distributors with personable customer service skills as well as those that offer additional assistance like installation services or recommendations.
Of course, as you’re browsing the different distributors, be sure to compare prices. Some distributors may claim to offer true wholesale prices, but in the end you’ll want to choose the price that best meets your budget’s needs.
