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just look for auction houses in your area. You don't have to buy these from tech companies. I'm signed up with a few local ones and I get notifications whenever
by anon291 3y ago
just look for auction houses in your area. You don't have to buy these from tech companies. I'm signed up with a few local ones and I get notifications whenever there's a business going-out-of-business auction. I've gotten weights, computer parts, chairs, etc.
- 0cf8612b2e1e 3y agoMy prior assumption is that tech companies with stupid funding levels are the most likely to splurge on glitzy equipment. Regular businesses not looking for an exit likely have fewer great finds.
- gedy 3y agoEverytime my companies have done a fancy building remodel, they fall apart after this. It's like corporate version of jumping the shark
- Scoundreller 3y agoGotta get a bit suspicious when any org pivots from their product being the product to their appearance being the product. I guess sometimes it works.
- bombcar 3y agoYou'd be surprised, the local auction companies can be worth keeping an eye on. Smaller companies never get there, and just kind of disappear; if you have ears to the ground you can learn about them (helps to know commercial real-estate managers).