With Black Friday just a few weeks away, Wiltshire based Blackmore Computers Ltd, is encouraging people to think pre-loved if they’re planning on buying laptops and computers in this year’s sales.
Electrical goods are one of the leading categories of intent to buy over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend (29 November – 2 December 2024) and while discounts on new products can be enticing, second hand devices offer an environmentally friendly alternative without compromising on quality or cost.
Steve Edmunds, Director of Blackmore Computers, said: “The second-hand laptops we sell in our e-store often have higher specifications than new consumer-grade laptops because of higher initial quality and performance standards which are required in the corporate world. Essentially, they’re built to perform and last better than consumer grade laptops.”
The UK is facing a substantial e-waste problem, generating the second-highest amount per capita worldwide. Research from Material Focus, released in March 2024, highlighted that ‘UK households are holding onto 880 million unused electrical items and throwing away 103,000 tonnes of electricals, costing the economy £488 million in lost valuable raw materials.’
Purchasing new tech not only places unwarranted demands on the planet’s resources but poses the question for consumers: “How do I dispose of the old one safely?”
ReassuredIT, a new initiative by Blackmore Computers, addresses both problems by providing a convenient and secure way for residents to dispose of electronic devices they no longer need or want and providing them with a voucher in exchange. The voucher can then be used towards the cost of a quality refurbished laptop from the company’s e-store. All laptops have been refurbished to the highest of standards and present an affordable option for purchasing ‘new tech’ gifts during a cost-of-living crisis.
For a small fee, old devices can be shipped to, or dropped off at, Blackmore’s secure facility near Warminster. Each device is then securely wiped and either refurbished or recycled. More importantly, every customer will receive a certificate confirming all data on the device has been removed.
“Our focus has generally been on corporate contracts and their need for high levels of data safety; however, the number of households storing old devices due to data security concerns is significant,” explained Simon Barfoot, Founder of Blackmore. “I have always been an advocate for sustainable IT and the work we do not only reduces the amount of tech going to landfill but it guarantees the highest standards of data security. Our team of experts restore and refurbish what we can in order to extend the lifecycle of a laptop or computer and tackle the ‘throw away’ culture. Buying new shouldn’t be the default shopping mindset, and purchasing second-hand in 2024 doesn’t mean having less. It’s about making smarter choices.”
To learn more or to register for the Reassured IT service, people can visit: www.ReassuredIT.co.uk
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