Economic constraints do strange things to companies as they find creative ways to save money or get the most from assets to be sold. With many service providers and vendors closing their doors, a lot of top-dollar equipment is going up for grabs, in places most would not expect it. While AT&T's purchase of NorthPoint's DSL equipment was very public, the number of not-so-public "fire sales" of equipment has skyrocketed. Many providers and even vendors have opted to buy "experienced" equipment at a far lower cost than brand new gear. To do so, some have turned to a variety of outlets, including everything from auction houses to brokers to eBay.
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