While OEMs recognize the secondary market as a significant competitor, they have been slow to cooperate with used equipment dealers on critical issues such as counterfeit and fraud. UNEDA is a forum for dealers to address these issues as well as promote excellence in product quality and service for secondary market customers worldwide.
Member Benefits
Join a community of leading dealers committed to the highest integrity in their business practices
Educate the public about today's secondary market and counter common myths and misinformation
Gain access to a comprehensive knowledge-base to identify the latest counterfeit techniques and illicit activities perpetrated by fraudulent brokers
Participate in a forum for the exchange of best practices for product quality assurance and customer care
Gain access to the Network Equipment List, a secure, member-only online community for buying and selling pre-owned networking equipment
Interact with industry thought leaders and law enforcement to advocate positive change
Who Should Join?
UNEDA membership is open to executives, sales, technical and marketing professionals working with "used networking equipment dealer" companies. Used networking equipment dealers include companies that earn a majority of revenue from the sale of used or pre-owned data networking equipment.
The annual Dealer Membership fee is $850 for voting members and $650 for non-voting members. The membership fee is due upon enrollment and is non-refundable. Memberships are valid for 12 months from enrollment date and are eligible for renewal at that time.
MEMBER REQUIREMENTS
1. Must have valid web site with the following information:
True Domain
Contact Information
Warranty Information
Used Networking Content
List of Products Bought and Sold
Consist of at LEAST 10 Pages
2. Must have Tax ID or VAT number
3. Must be in business for a minimum of six months OR have most recent employer endorsement in writing
4. Primary business must be buying and selling used networking equipment
7. Email all documents to membershipcommittee@uneda.com or fax to (402) 898-1641
8. Must pay membership dues, year runs June 1st through May 31st
9. Must not have any outstanding complaints (complaints include dealing in counterfeit equipment, outstanding balances, warranty issues or any other criminal complaints or legal encumbrances) against them (the owner or member of the company) or their company.
10. Must be approved by board vote by majority vote. Meetings will occur on a quarterly basis.
Download Membership Application form here.