: Platforms like GovDeals list pallets of retired hardware from local governments, police departments, and universities. These are often sold "as-is" but can be extremely cheap for those willing to sort through them. Wholesale Lots - Discount Computer Depot

: Businesses often lease computers for 3 years and then return them. Specialists like Discount Computer Depot or System Liquidation sell these "business-class" machines in bundles of 5, 10, or 100+. These are often more durable than consumer-grade models.

Buying in lots generally falls into three categories, each with its own risk profile: