What returns can I expect?
Parts' resale values fluctuate depending on market conditions, demand for that particular part and the supply conditions in the market.
Typical returns are from 8 - 25% of the MSRP of the part. The MSRP is the mid-volume (1000 unit) authorized distributor price for the part. These returns reflect the risk perceived on the secondary market, and the fact that buyers need to see substantial discounts to list pricing to justify going outside their standard procurement channels.
Parts that are in shortage can be sold up to 4 times the original value.
To find out our estimate for the value of a particular part, contact us at [email protected] or list the part to find our automatic appraisal.
What makes some parts sell better than others?
The best parts to sell on the secondary market have three things:
High price per unit. A price per unit that is high enough that buyers can save real money on it if important for performance on the secondary market. This is generally greater than $0.30 per unit.
Wide usage. To sell well, the part needs to be used by a lot of manufacturers. Parts like sensors are more niche and may be harder to sell.
Hard to substitute. Parts that are not substitutable in the bill of materials do better on the secondary market. This means supply can get constrained and manufacturers still need to find the part, driving your price up.