Seeking Guidance on a Treasure Trove of Hard Drives: What to Do with 500+ SCSI HDDs?

In a twist of fate, I find myself in possession of a substantial collection of over 500 hard drives. The backstory? My late father-in-law, a savvy tech enthusiast, acquired these refurbished SCSI hard disk drives (HDDs) with the intention of reselling them. Unfortunately, before he could act on his plan, he passed away, leaving me with the task of determining the fate of this sizable inventory.

As I dive into assessing these drives, I’ve uncovered a curious price range from $10 to $120 per unit online. However, given their age and the rapid advancement of technology, I am uncertain if there’s a viable market for these older models. Each drive is factory refurbished, sealed, and comes neatly packaged, which certainly adds to their appeal, but does that guarantee a sale?

A nagging thought lingers in my mind: Should I simply write this off as a loss—technically, a loss for my late father-in-law—and opt to scrap them? The idea of tossing away something that could be of value to others is disheartening. I am wary of missing out on the opportunity to connect these hard drives with individuals or businesses that could benefit from them.

To my fellow tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs: What would you recommend in this situation? Is there a platform or strategy I might not have considered to effectively sell these drives? Your insights and advice would be greatly appreciated!

Here’s a complete list of the model numbers that I currently have available: