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fooquxyesterday at 12:28 PM2 repliesview on HN

Well, it's property of his workplace, and they're usually resold when the employee gets a new one. And it's not exactly mint any more, is it.


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maccardyesterday at 1:13 PM

> 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

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asturayesterday at 1:43 PM

Idk if it's common anymore, but some companies rent equipment rather than purchase it. So they'd have to return everything back to the rental company, who is expecting normal wear and tear, not intentional "customization."