Rising RAM prices are changing the market
The global market for RAM memory is currently experiencing sharp price increases. Industry media are reporting rapidly rising prices for both DDR4 and DDR5, mainly driven by high demand from AI-related server production. This development is affecting the entire IT market – from new sales to second-hand values.
When prices for key components rise, this has a direct impact on the value of IT equipment already in circulation.
Higher prices for new equipment drive up market values
When RAM becomes more expensive, the manufacturing costs for new IT equipment increase. This leads to higher prices for laptops, workstations, and servers, which in turn affects the demand for used equipment.
In such market situations, second-hand values often rise temporarily, as more organizations choose reuse over new purchases.
This is where Itreon's commission model shows its strength
When market values increase, how compensation for used IT equipment is calculated becomes crucial. In Itreon's commission model, compensation is based on what the equipment actually sells for on the market, minus sales commission and logistics and handling costs.
This means that when prices on the international trading market go up, this is also reflected in the compensation.
Unlike models with fixed prices and standardized deductions, where the value is often locked in advance, Itreon's model follows the market:
When prices go up → compensation increases
When prices fall → compensation is adjusted based on actual market value
Fair and market-based valuation
Within the industry, much of the IT equipment is sold on the same international marketplaces, where price levels are often similar between players. The difference lies not in what the equipment is sold for, but in how the compensation to you as the owner is calculated.
Itreon's commission model is based on dynamic and transparent valuation, where compensation is based on actual sales rather than flat-rate deductions or fixed price lists.
Advantages of the commission model in a rising market
When prices and demand increase, Itreon's commission model offers several advantages:
No risk of missing out on value increases thanks to fixed bids
The compensation reflects the actual market value.
No guesswork about future price movements
Transparent model with no hidden or unfair deductions
In market situations with rapid price changes, there is less need to try to time the right moment—instead, compensation is automatically adjusted based on the market.
A market situation where Itreon makes a difference
Rising RAM prices are affecting the entire IT market and driving up the value of both new and used equipment. In such a market situation, the choice of replacement model becomes crucial.
A commission-based model that follows the market upwards and downwards creates the conditions for fairer and more market-oriented remuneration – even when prices are fluctuating rapidly.
If you would like to see how the current market situation affects the value of your IT equipment or discuss a solution for your company, you are always welcome to contact us.
