UNEDA offers two distinct membership paths to support professionals and organizations serving the secondary networking industry:
1. Dealer Membership (Traditional Membership, voting & non-voting)
This membership category is designed for companies whose primary business involves buying, selling, brokering, refurbishing, or transacting in used/pre-owned networking or server/storage equipment, including IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), bulk-condition sales, and other secondary-market equipment transactions.
Dealer Members participate fully in UNEDA’s core community, gaining access to best-in-class peer networks, the Member Trading Platform, insights into counterfeit trends, advocacy efforts, educational resources, and more.
Why Join as a Dealer Member?
- Collaborate with industry peers committed to integrity and quality
- Educate and protect buyers against counterfeit and fraudulent products
- Access a secure, member-only online platform for transactions and networking
- Engage with industry leaders to shape secondary market standards
- Participate in industry advocacy and market protection initiatives
Downloadable dealer membership one-pager (benefits, requirements, basic guidelines)
2. Industry Services Membership (non-voting)
UNEDA’s Industry Services Member category is designed for organizations that support, enable, or provide services to the secondary networking marketplace rather than primarily buying and selling equipment.
Industry Services Members play an important role in supporting the operational, technical, and compliance needs of companies operating in the secondary networking ecosystem.
Examples of Industry Services Members may include organizations providing:
- Logistics and freight services
- Testing, inspection, or refurbishment services
- Warranty, repair, or technical services
- Software platforms and data tools
- Compliance, certification, and auditing services
- Financial services or insurance
- Consulting, marketing, training, or staffing services
- Recycling services
Benefits of Industry Services Membership include:
- Access to UNEDA member companies through the online directory and communication tools
- Recognition as a UNEDA Industry Services Member
- Access to UNEDA conferences, networking events, and industry discussions
- Complimentary conference registrations and exhibitor opportunities
- Marketing opportunities and brand recognition within the UNEDA community
- Optional enhanced participation opportunities such as webinars, educational sessions, targeted member outreach, and expanded conference engagement
Industry Services Membership enables service organizations to increase visibility among UNEDA’s core dealer community, strengthen industry credibility, and build meaningful partnerships within UNEDA’s trusted network.
Downloadable Industry Services membership one-pager (benefits, requirements, basic guidelines)
Member Eligibility & Requirements
While the qualification standards vary slightly between Dealer Members and Industry Service Providers, all applicants must fulfill strict criteria that demonstrate legitimacy, professionalism, and ethical commitment:
- Valid website with true domain and published contact information
- Demonstrated business presence (Tax ID or VAT number)
- Business in operation for a minimum period of 6 months or verifiable endorsements
- Written endorsements from three (3) current UNEDA members
- Agreement to abide by the UNEDA Code of Ethics, Membership Agreement, Code of Conduct and Bylaws (downloadable below)
- Payment of applicable dues (membership term runs August 1–July 31)
- No outstanding complaints or legal issues
- Final approval by majority vote of the UNEDA board
Specific requirements may differ for Dealer vs. Service Provider categories. Read the detailed application instructions before submitting. Annual membership fees apply. Memberships are valid for 12 months from the date of enrollment and are eligible for renewal each year.
Dealer Membership (Traditional Membership, voting & non-voting) Application
UNEDA Dealer Member Reference/Endorsement Form (3 required)
Industry Services Membership (non-voting) Application
UNEDA Industry Services Member Reference/Endorsement Form (3 required)
Downloadable Membership Documents:
UNEDA Code of Ethics