Smart looters would just sell the devices for parts without ever powering them on (by themselves). Anecdotally, I have seen instances of looting different kinds

Smart looters would just sell the devices for parts without ever powering them on (by themselves). Anecdotally, I have seen instances of looting different kinds of items where the thief is interested in getting some amount for the product. They usually don’t look for the best price available in a used products market. The amount they got would be a small fraction of what the item is worth. This may not apply to organized gangs and groups.