Sell Used Data Tape Media with Confidence
If your organization has surplus or decommissioned data tape media, you may be sitting on untapped value. Whether you’re migrating to cloud storage, upgrading your backup infrastructure, or retiring legacy systems, selling your used data tape media doesn’t have to be complicated—or risky.
At WeBuyUsedITEquipment.net, we help organizations securely sell used data tape media while protecting sensitive data, maintaining compliance, and maximizing return. We’ve been trusted by enterprises, healthcare providers, government agencies, and data centers since 1965.
Why Sell Used Data Tape Media Instead of Disposing of It?
Many organizations still store valuable data on tape long after systems are retired. Simply discarding tape media creates unnecessary security risks and wasted value. Selling your used data tape media allows you to:
Recover value from idle IT assets
Eliminate data security risks tied to stored media
Maintain compliance with data protection regulations
Free up physical storage space
Support sustainability and responsible reuse
If you’re asking yourself, “How do I safely sell used data tape media?”—you’re in the right place.
Types of Data Tape Media We Buy
We purchase a wide range of enterprise and legacy tape formats, including:
How to Sell Used Data Tape Media: Our Secure 5-Step Process
We make selling used data tape media simple, transparent, and secure.
1. Submit Your Tape Inventory
Send us a list of the tape media you want to sell. No complicated forms or long commitments.
2. Expert Review & Offer
Our equipment and data security specialists audit your inventory and provide a competitive offer based on market value and condition.
3. Secure Logistics & Chain of Custody
We coordinate secure shipping and handling, ensuring full traceability from pickup to processing.
4. Certified Data Erasure or Destruction
All tape media is processed using documented, compliant data sanitization methods.
5. Payment & Documentation
You receive prompt payment along with a Certificate of Data Destruction or Erasure for your records.
Certified Data Tape Erasure & Destruction Services
Data security is at the core of everything we do. We offer three levels of tape media processing based on your compliance and security needs:
Clear
A controlled overwrite process that writes a random test pattern to the tape and certifies it for reuse.
Purge
A full data erasure process that permanently removes all data and certifies the tape for reuse where allowed.
Destroy
Physical degaussing that renders the tape unreadable and ensures complete data eradication.
All services are documented, auditable, and aligned with recognized data sanitization standards.
Trusted Tape Media Experts Since 1965
We’ve spent decades refining secure IT asset recovery and data destruction processes. Our team combines proven off-the-shelf technologies with custom-engineered solutions to ensure consistency, accountability, and compliance at scale.
Organizations choose us because we offer:
Proven experience in enterprise tape media buyback
Secure, documented chain of custody
Compliance-ready reporting and certificates
Environmentally responsible recycling practices
A straightforward, no-pressure selling experience
When you sell used data tape media to us, you’re working with professionals who understand both the technical and regulatory side of data storage.
Turn Your Used Data Tape Media into Real Value
Your retired tape media may be worth more than you think. Instead of storing it indefinitely or risking improper disposal, let us help you convert it into value—securely and responsibly.
Submit your tape inventory today and receive a fast, no-obligation offer.
