THE USED TRUTH

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ARE WE GOING TO THE BALLPARK?

My first post ever October 30th 2008 titled “In the Beginning” ended with “Let’s Ride”.  So where are we going? O.K…let’s talk truth…

My plan is to start at the beginning, to educate Corporate IT executives in America in buying and selling used computer equipment and corporate technology.  What this means is, my posts will start as though you know nothing about the benefits and disadvantages of buying used computing.  I am going to assume you have never considered purchasing pre-owned equipment; I am going to assume you have no interest and are adverse to even the thought of risking your career and your company to buying even a spare part for your core network!  What idiot would even consider performing “Harry Carry” on oneself by buying refurbished systems?  Suicide… suicide for a career… suicide for a company.

IS THIS AN OXYMORON?

I think so.  Many a CEO has risen the ranks to the corner office based upon their unique skills as technologists, but more importantly as leaders and risk takers.  Not one good leader has raised the ranks without taking actual or perceived risks to become pinnacles in their companies and industry.  Executives must step out in faith to succeed.  I hope to make that step smaller… because there are big rewards in buying and selling used and excess equipment.  I will prove it.

ROOKIE IN THE MINOR LEAGUES TO THE MAJORS… AND FAST!

With over 27 years in the computer and IT remarketing industry, my plan is to take you from your Rookie season to the Minors and then into the Big Leagues; hopefully opening your eyes to perceived risks vs. actual risks of successfully implementing a refurbished equipment acquisition strategy and selling your sidelined equipment for the benefit to your career and the bottom line of your company.  For your benefit, I will CATEGORIZE each post whether or not it is FACT vs. FICTION, BUY vs. SELL, and ROOKIES/MINORS/MAJORS. The end result is you will have the knowledge and resources to make wise IT sourcing and disposal decisions while furthering your career and making you look good!  I think that means you’ll make more money, have higher prestige and eventually the corner office.

PRESS CLUB

I figure I have over 85 original topics I need to discuss with you.  Topics such as…

• Make Money While Downsizing
• Nobody Gets Fired for Buying IBM
• CIO’s Fastest Way to the Corner Office
• Can I Have My Cake and Eat It Too?
• Computer Room to Board Room
• How To Benefit From the (Coming) Recession
• The Economics of Refurbished… My Major and Soon Yours
• Cherry Picking or Buying The Farm

Take a swing and enjoy the ride.  I encourage feedback, comments, suggestions and rebukes.  I know many of you have knowledge from your experiences that can add value and make a difference to TheUsedTruth.  Please speak, so you can be heard!  We welcome it.

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