A Tough Decision: What to Do with Over 500 Hard Drives?
Imagine opening your garage to find an extensive collection of over 500 hard drives—what would you do? This is the conundrum I currently face, all stemming from a decision made by my late father-in-law.
Years ago, he stumbled upon a substantial quantity of refurbished SCSI hard disk drives (HDDs), though I’m not quite sure how he acquired them. His intention was to sell them, but unfortunately, he passed away before he could put his plan into action. Now, I am left with the responsibility of figuring out the fate of these drives.
Upon researching the model numbers, I discovered that these drives, depending on their condition and demand, could be valued anywhere from $10 to $120 each. However, these units are fairly dated, which makes me question whether there would be any market for them. It’s important to mention that all these hard drives are factory refurbished, unopened, and neatly packaged—ready for shipping.
On one hand, I consider cutting my losses—after all, they technically belong to my late father-in-law—but on the other, I hesitate to simply abandon the possibility of selling them to someone who might truly need them. The last thing I want is to let any potential opportunity slip away.
So, here I am, reaching out for advice: What would you do in this situation? Should I hold out hope for a buyer, or would it be wiser to scrap the drives?
To aid in this decision-making process, here are the model numbers of the hard drives in question:
- Seagate Barracuda ST15150N
- Seagate Barracuda ST118273LC
- Seagate Cheetah ST118202LC
- IBM DRHS IEC-950 ECE32148
Your insights and suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I navigate this unexpected challenge!
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