Q: Do you purchase more than computers?
A: Yes, I purchase electronics in general. It is just that I specialize in laptops. Q: How do you handle Hard Drive data?
A: Optimally, I would like to delete the original partitions and then proceed to reformat the drive since it will hinder most of the new owners from recovering the data and is the fastest method I use. However, I do offer a more thorough solution that includes a three pass department of defense (DoD) grade data destruction 'wipe' for a reasonable fee that varies with the time it takes to do it properly. (Research shows that one pass is sufficient. But, it is not worth arguing with people that don't know any better.) I also contract with a third party that will physically shred your hard drive into metal confetti. This is my most expensive option. I can do it less expensively because I usually am already disassembling the machines anyway and I get a bulk discount on the shredding service. That saves you money on labor and the actual shredding service. Q: How did you find me?
A: The short answer is probably Google search. I use a specific set of search options that present me with a concise list of links representing people selling merchandise I am interested in. I suppose for local individuals the answer can be more muddy. But, if you are outside of Ohio you were googled. Q: How secure is your site?
A: I employ standard system security. I only ask for a list of items you would like to unload and your contact information-- which should be of lower confidentiality. The form and e-mail in general are not encrypted, so please be aware of the information you are sending unprotected over the net. I also limit the time the data stays on the server by offloading and deleting the database at regular intervals several times monthly. That way even if someone were to 'get root' there would be very little to find even with unrestricted access. Q: What is your privacy policy?
A: I will never use your information for anything external to my operations. At that time your information will be used to facilitate contract negotiations. Any other parties will never have your information intentionally. I will notify you in the event there is a breach of security that affects your contact information.
A: Yes, I purchase electronics in general. It is just that I specialize in laptops. Q: How do you handle Hard Drive data?
A: Optimally, I would like to delete the original partitions and then proceed to reformat the drive since it will hinder most of the new owners from recovering the data and is the fastest method I use. However, I do offer a more thorough solution that includes a three pass department of defense (DoD) grade data destruction 'wipe' for a reasonable fee that varies with the time it takes to do it properly. (Research shows that one pass is sufficient. But, it is not worth arguing with people that don't know any better.) I also contract with a third party that will physically shred your hard drive into metal confetti. This is my most expensive option. I can do it less expensively because I usually am already disassembling the machines anyway and I get a bulk discount on the shredding service. That saves you money on labor and the actual shredding service. Q: How did you find me?
A: The short answer is probably Google search. I use a specific set of search options that present me with a concise list of links representing people selling merchandise I am interested in. I suppose for local individuals the answer can be more muddy. But, if you are outside of Ohio you were googled. Q: How secure is your site?
A: I employ standard system security. I only ask for a list of items you would like to unload and your contact information-- which should be of lower confidentiality. The form and e-mail in general are not encrypted, so please be aware of the information you are sending unprotected over the net. I also limit the time the data stays on the server by offloading and deleting the database at regular intervals several times monthly. That way even if someone were to 'get root' there would be very little to find even with unrestricted access. Q: What is your privacy policy?
A: I will never use your information for anything external to my operations. At that time your information will be used to facilitate contract negotiations. Any other parties will never have your information intentionally. I will notify you in the event there is a breach of security that affects your contact information.