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# FAQs

## Frequently Asked Questions

Retiring IT assets. Sourcing secondary market inventory. Exploring a partnership. However you're working with Rare Recapture, you probably have questions. Here are the ones we hear most — on our process, security, sustainability, and how we work with organizations like yours. Don't see yours? Reach out at [hello@rarerecapture.com.](mailto:hello@rarerecapture.com)

- [About Rare Recapture](https://www.rarerecapture.com/frequently-asked-questions#about)
- [Working With Us](https://www.rarerecapture.com/frequently-asked-questions#process)
- [Securing Data](https://www.rarerecapture.com/frequently-asked-questions#data)
- [Value & Pricing](https://www.rarerecapture.com/frequently-asked-questions#value)
- [Buying Inventory](https://www.rarerecapture.com/frequently-asked-questions#buying)
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### About Rare Recapture

What exactly does Rare Recapture do? Rare Recapture helps organizations navigate the technology lifecycle through secure recovery, market intelligence, value recovery, and responsible downstream processing.

What makes Rare Recapture different? Rare Recapture combines decades of industry experience with a commitment to honesty, transparency, accountability, and intelligent technology recovery. We focus on creating visibility and structure around how technology assets move after use.

What is Rare Recapture's service area? We are a global service provider.

### How Rare Recapture Can Work with You

What types of assets can Rare Recapture handle? We support a wide range of technology assets, including laptops, desktops, mobile devices, networking equipment, servers, storage, telecom equipment, and other enterprise technology. While we primarily focus on these products, our team is capable of handling most any type of disposition.

What industries does Rare Recapture work with? We work with organizations across enterprise technology, telecommunications, healthcare, education, financial services, manufacturing, retail, data centers, and other technology-dependent industries.

Can you support multi-location projects? Yes. Rare Recapture is designed to support organizations with regional and multi-location technology recovery needs.

Do you provide onsite services? Services are tailored based on project requirements and geographic needs.

How do you support end-of-term technology assets? We help organizations manage retired technology through recovery, value optimization, responsible downstream processing, and lifecycle accountability.

Can you support large refresh projects? Yes. Rare Recapture is built to support technology refreshes, decommissioning initiatives, and lifecycle recovery projects.

### Securing Data

Do you provide certificates of destruction? Absolutely. Where required, we can provide documentation supporting secure data destruction and asset disposition activities.

How do you maintain chain of custody? We prioritize visibility, accountability, and documented asset movement throughout the recovery process to help organizations maintain confidence and compliance.

### Value, Pricing & Reporting

How do you determine asset value? Value is determined through market intelligence, asset condition, product demand, and current secondary market opportunities.

How do you determine pricing? Pricing is based on market intelligence, asset condition, volume, demand, and current market opportunities. 

Can you assist with remarketing equipment? Yes. We leverage industry relationships and market intelligence to identify opportunities for asset recovery and value realization.

How do you maximize recovery value? Our approach combines asset expertise, market intelligence, buyer networks, and responsible recovery channels to maximize value where possible.

How do you help reduce residual value risk? By providing structured recovery solutions and visibility into downstream outcomes, we help organizations make more informed end-of-life decisions.

Can you provide sustainability reporting? Yes. Sustainability and lifecycle accountability are key components of our approach, and reporting options can be tailored based on project requirements.

Can you support sustainability goals and reporting? Yes. Sustainability and lifecycle accountability are core components of our approach. 

How do you ensure responsible downstream processing? We focus on transparency, accountability, and responsible recovery pathways designed to maximize reuse and value recovery where possible. Our focus is on doing everything possible to avoid sending material to a landfill.

### Buying Inventory from Rare Recapture

What types of technology assets do you currently have available?

Inventory varies based on current recovery projects and market activity. We regularly work with cell phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, hard drives, networking equipment, servers, storage, telecom equipment, memory, components, and other technology assets.

What product categories do you handle most often? Our focus is on enterprise technology assets, including mobility, IT infrastructure, networking, telecom, servers, storage, and related components.

What are your typical inventory volumes? Volumes vary by project and client activity. We support both individual opportunities and larger enterprise recovery programs.

How often do inventory opportunities become available? Opportunities are generated through our recovery network, strategic partnerships, enterprise projects, and technology lifecycle engagements.

Do you provide grading or testing information? Where applicable, we provide asset details, test reports, certificates of destruction and product condition information to help buyers make informed purchasing decisions.

What are your standard sales and bidding processes? Inventory may be offered through direct sales, targeted buyer groups, bid opportunities, or strategic partnerships depending on asset type and market demand.

What are your typical lead times? Lead times vary based on inventory type, project scope, product volume and recovery timelines.

What geographic markets do you serve? Our partner network and customer base are global. 

### Partnerships & Programs

How does a partnership with Rare Recapture work?

We work alongside partners to strengthen the end-of-life side of the technology lifecycle, helping customers manage retired assets securely, responsibly, and efficiently.

What types of partnerships are you looking for? We are actively building relationships with VARs, MSPs, integrators, finance organizations, technology providers, and strategic service partners.

What makes Rare Recapture a valuable partner? Rare Recapture combines market intelligence, secure recovery processes, sustainability-focused outcomes, and decades of industry experience to help partners extend value beyond deployment.

Can you support ongoing purchasing relationships? Yes. We are actively building long-term relationships with qualified buyers and distribution partners.

Can Rare Recapture support product take-back programs? Definitely. We work with organizations seeking structured recovery and lifecycle accountability solutions.

Can you support reverse logistics initiatives? Yes. Reverse logistics and technology recovery are core components of our lifecycle approach.

Do you white-label services? We do!  We offer services in every aspect of the asset recovery value chain.

What geographic markets do you serve? Our partner network and customer base are global.

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