Myths and misconceptions surround the market for refurbished Cisco equipment, creating unnecessary fear, uncertainty and doubt. Many of these misconceptions have been precipitated by OEMs; no doubt because some have admitted they look upon the used Cisco market as their No. 1 competitor.
To set the record straight, it’s time to debunk some of the commonly heard myths about refurbished Cisco equipment.
Myth #1 – The Secondary Market = The Gray Market
In reality, the two markets should not be painted with the same brush. In fact, most reputable sellers of refurbished Cisco equipment have more stringent practices in place to detect black market or counterfeit goods than most OEMs and VARs/distributors. Product packaging is not a reliable way to judge authenticity, which is why the best used Cisco marketers conduct extensive tests on all used Cisco equipment resold to prove legitimacy. In addition to setting high standards, top providers in the used Cisco market are working closely with law enforcement to eradicate the counterfeit equipment problem.
Myth #2 – Used Equipment is Abused Equipment
Reputable marketers of used Cisco...
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