DasDunXel t1_j6p1yor wrote on January 31, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Reply to comment by i_dont_know in Activation Lock is a great feature, but needs a rethink as 2020 Macs are turned into landfill by hugglenugget

Bingo. It doesn't take much time to release a Mac from your DEP & MDM. There are several used Mac buyback companies and if you are doing 2-4 year rotation. You can easily get $50-500 depending on a lot of things.

Easiest option? Set a flat price on a make/model and offer the employees a buy back of their own device as is. You be surprised how many people will buy a 3+ year old MacBook pro for $400-600 USD. And how many people take better care of their work laptop during those 3+ years of service knowing they could eventually own it personally.

LethalMindNinja t1_j6pguz3 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 11:37 PM

The idea of letting an employee know there will be a buyback option and a pre decided price on their work laptop is actually a genius way to encourage them to take care of it better.