Uncertain Economy Spikes Demand for Used Symbol, Used Intermec, Used Zebra Equipment

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Hey, it still works!

Since we're in the business of providing repair and maintenance for Symbol, Intermec and Zebra equipment and we also sell a fair amount of popular legacy barcode equipment (which is a nice way of saying we sell a lot of used Symbol, used Intermec, and used Zebra gear), we're in a position to observe trends in current and future barcode & mobility equipment usage.  Over the last sixty days or so, we've seen an upswing in customer inquiries and orders for devices like the Zebra 140xiIII, the Intermec T2425, and the Symbol SPT 1846.  These particular models are just representative examples -- frankly demand in general for maintenance of barcode/mobility gear that is 5 years + old and older is more robust than we've seen in the last 6 - 12 months.

Given the daily headlines about the "crisis du jour" in the U.S. economy, enterprises of all types are looking for creative ways to conserve cash and still meet operational objectives.  We believe that many more decision makers, of late, are recognizing the benefit and value of maintaining an existing installed base of Symbol MC9060 or Intermec CK61 (or similar PDTs) terminals and are instead, putting off a major technology refresh until the business cycle turns.  Maintaining a proven technology platform that is still supporting enterprise business objectives -- even one that is 5, 7 or 10 years old -- by adding quality used/refurbished equipment to that platform as needed, can make good business sense and save big dollars for your company -- at a time when we could be staring down a major recession.