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Value guides, selling tips, and product education to help you recover the most from your surplus electrical equipment.

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Value Guides

How Much Are Used Circuit Breakers Worth? A 2026 Value Guide

What actually drives the resale value of used and surplus circuit breakers — and how to estimate what your units are worth before you sell.

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How to Sell

How to Sell Surplus Electrical Equipment: A Step-by-Step Guide

A practical walkthrough for facility managers and contractors: how to inventory, document, and sell surplus electrical equipment for the best price.

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Value Guides

Scrap Value vs. Resale Value: Don't Leave Money on the Table

Scrapping electrical equipment for metal often returns pennies on the dollar. Here's how to tell when resale is the far better option.

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Brands & Models

Why Obsolete Circuit Breakers Are Worth More Than You Think

Discontinued and obsolete breakers are some of the most valuable items on the surplus market. Here's why — and which lines are in demand.

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Value Guides

What Are Used Transformers Worth? Dry-Type and Distribution Value Guide

kVA rating, type, and condition all drive transformer resale value. Here's how to estimate what your used transformers are worth.

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Recycling & Removal

Decommissioning a Facility? An Electrical Equipment Checklist

A checklist for recovering value from electrical equipment during a plant shutdown, renovation, or relocation.

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Brands & Models

Square D Breaker Value Guide: QO, Homeline, PowerPact & Masterpact

Square D is the most-traded brand on the surplus market. Here's how its main lines compare in resale value.

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How to Sell

Where to Sell Circuit Breakers Near Me: Your Options Compared

Scrap yard, online marketplace, broker, or direct buyer? Here's an honest comparison of where to sell circuit breakers.

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