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Comment by maccard

3 hours ago

> they're usually resold when the employee gets a new one

Are they? Everywhere I've worked they get shoved into a storage closet and ignored for another 5-7 years

It's pretty common if you have IT and finance teams that are paying attention. Sure a lot of shops let them waste away on a shelf, but that's what it is, waste. If you have fungible inventory that isn't likely to get used soon it is just a mistake it let it sit around unutilized. If it is cash, it is easier to utilize on other projects.