Trust the Tape Media Experts Since 1965
Still shredding your old LTO or 3592 tapes? You could be throwing away cash—and creating unnecessary waste.
At WeBuyUsedITEquipment.net, we specialize in helping businesses sell tape media securely, responsibly, and profitably. Whether you’re clearing out a data center or just offloading retired inventory, we provide a streamlined solution that puts money back in your IT budget.
What Tape Formats Do We Buy?
We purchase new, used, and certified-erased tape media, including:
LTO (Linear Tape-Open) Tapes:
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LTO-6 through LTO-9
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M8-enabled media (LTO-7 written for LTO-8)
IBM 3592 Enterprise Tapes:
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JB, JC, JD, JE, JF series
We also buy:
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Factory-sealed RDX cartridges
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New or sealed cleaning cartridges
Have a different format? Reach out—we may still be able to help.
Turn Your Used Tapes into Cold Hard Cash
Find out why your used tapes could be worth more than you think.
Learn MoreWhy Sell Tape Media Instead of Destroying It?
Many organizations default to shredding old data tapes. But in most cases, that’s unnecessary—and expensive. Functional data tapes are still in high demand across industries like healthcare, government, finance, and education. They’re used for:
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Ransomware-resistant air-gapped backups
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Long-term regulatory archiving (HIPAA, SOX, GDPR)
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Offline cold storage at a low cost
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Legacy system restores requiring exact formats
By choosing to sell your tape media, you’re opting for a more sustainable, compliant, and financially smart approach.
What Are My Used Tapes Worth?
Payout depends on several factors:
| Factor | Influence |
|---|---|
| Tape Type | LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9, and 3592-JF pay the most |
| Condition | New/sealed and certified-wiped tapes hold higher value |
| Volume | Larger quantities = better pricing and freight coverage |
| Certification | Tapes wiped to compliance standards fetch premium rates |
We also offer trade-in credit toward data destruction or equipment recycling services.
Do My Tapes Need to Be Erased First?
No need to erase them before shipping. In fact, we prefer to handle the data sanitization ourselves. Why?
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We maintain full chain of custody
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We use NIST 800-88-compliant tools
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You receive Certificates of Data Sanitization
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You ensure your data is securely destroyed before reuse
Many recyclers claim to destroy data—yet resell un-erased tapes. That’s a compliance risk. We do it right, every time.
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Our Easy 4-Step Process
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Send your inventory – or just snap a few photos
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Receive a quote – typically within 1 business day
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Ship or schedule pickup – we provide all logistics
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Get paid – after inspection and certified erasure
Need onsite service? We offer enterprise pickup and erasure at your facility.
Enterprise Solutions for Large Tape Inventories
Have 500 or 50,000 tapes? We’ve got you covered with:
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Serialized asset tracking
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Onsite data wiping or degaussing
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R2v3 and NIST 800-88 compliant reporting
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Full logistics management and palletized pickup
From corporate offices to global data centers, we help businesses sell tape media securely and efficiently.
FAQs: Selling Tape Media
What if I’m unsure what tapes I have?
Send us pictures—we’ll evaluate everything for free.
Do you accept expired tapes?
Yes, as long as the data is still readable.
Can I trade tapes for other services?
Absolutely. Get credit toward data destruction, server recycling, or IT asset disposition (ITAD) services.
Ready to Sell Your Tape Media?
Selling your used tapes doesn’t just protect your data—it adds value back into your organization. We offer:
✔ Certified data erasure
✔ Free, no-obligation quotes
✔ Fair market prices
✔ End-to-end logistics
Get Started Today.