AI hardware buyback: H100, A100, H200, L40S.
AI hardware retains strong residual value because supply remains constrained well into 2026. We quote AI workstations, GPU servers, and individual GPU cards within hours, not days. NIST 800-88 destruction of any data-bearing storage in the kit before any resale.
Asset classes
- ♦ NVIDIA H100, H200, A100, A40, L40, L40S — GPU cards and full-rack servers.
- ♦ NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada, RTX A6000 — AI workstations.
- ♦ AMD MI series — MI300, MI250, MI100.
- ♦ Intel Gaudi.
- ♦ AI-class servers — DGX, HGX, Supermicro AI-server platforms.
- ♦ GPU server chassis (without GPUs) — separate quote.
AI-hardware market moves fast.
The AI-hardware secondary market is volatile. NVIDIA H100 prices have been moving in 5–15% increments month-on-month. We quote AI hardware on the day, not on a cached pricing sheet — and we re-quote if your pickup date drifts beyond a couple of weeks from the original quote.
Why the market moves and how we price it.
NVIDIA H100, A100, H200, L40S, AMD MI series, AI workstations.
The AI-hardware secondary market is among the most volatile asset classes we handle. NVIDIA H100 prices have moved 5–15% month-on-month over recent quarters; A100 has stabilised somewhat as H100/H200 supply improves but still moves. We quote AI hardware on the day, not from a cached pricing sheet, and we re-quote if the pickup date drifts more than 7–10 days from the original quote.
| SKU / item | Indicative CAD residual | Condition basis | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA H100 SXM 80GB | C$28,000–42,000 | Working / tested | Hourly market |
| NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB | C$22,000–35,000 | Working / tested | PCIe variant |
| NVIDIA A100 SXM 80GB | C$18,000–28,000 | Working / tested | Re-quote within 7 days |
| NVIDIA A100 SXM 40GB | C$14,000–22,000 | Working / tested | Earlier capacity tier |
| NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB | C$14,000–22,000 | Working / tested | PCIe variant |
| NVIDIA L40S 48GB | C$8,000–14,000 | Working / tested | Inference-focused |
| NVIDIA H200 (when released) | C$35,000–55,000 | Working / tested | On day-of-quote basis |
| NVIDIA RTX A6000 / RTX 6000 Ada | C$3,500–6,500 | Working / tested | AI workstation |
| NVIDIA DGX A100 (8× A100) | C$140,000–220,000 | Working / tested | Full-system DGX |
| Supermicro AI-server (4× H100) | C$120,000–180,000 | Working / tested | OEM-class AI |
| AMD MI250 / MI250X | C$8,000–18,000 | Working / tested | AMD AI |
| AMD MI300X | C$22,000–35,000 | Working / tested | Recent AMD |
| Intel Gaudi2 | C$5,000–12,000 | Working / tested | Niche demand |
North America AI infrastructure build-out + Canada as legal-clean hub.
North America's AI infrastructure build-out is real — Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, Philippine cloud-region AI builds are scaling, plus regional research and HPC clusters at universities and research institutes. Refurbished H100s, A100s, and AI workstations from Canada-side retirement flow into these markets where supply remains constrained and price-sensitivity drives demand for working refurb kit.
Cross-border AI hardware export benefits from Canada's mature TradeNet documentation and ATIGA preferential tariff treatment. NVMe storage on AI servers is destroyed Canada-side before any kit movement; the GPU cards themselves don't carry user data and re-export under standard documented chain-of-custody.
One nuance: certain GPU SKUs are subject to export-control regulations depending on destination and configuration. We coordinate with the destination buyer's import-side on export-control documentation where applicable.
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AI hardware buyback in Canada — frequently asked
How fast can you complete an AI-hardware buyback?
Fastest path: quote within 4 hours, uplift within 3–5 business days. AI hardware is one of the fastest-moving asset classes we handle.
How much is a used NVIDIA H100 worth in Canada?
Indicative CAD residual for working/tested NVIDIA H100 SXM 80GB: C$28,000–42,000. NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB: C$22,000–35,000. Final quote is hourly-market: AI hardware secondary-market prices have moved 5–15% month-on-month over recent quarters. We quote on the day, not from cached pricing, and re-quote if pickup drifts more than 7–10 days from original. NVMe storage on H100 servers is destroyed Canada-side before any cross-border kit movement.
Where do you sell used H100 / A100 GPUs after Canada retirement?
North America AI infrastructure builds (Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines), MENA AI buyers via the Maxicom UAE flagship, specialist component dealers in HK/Shenzhen/Bangalore, and end-user direct sales to mid-market AI/HPC operators. Routing depends on which destination has the highest residual demand for the specific SKU on the day of disposition. Some SKUs are subject to export-control regulations depending on destination — handled with destination-side import compliance.
How fast can you complete an NVIDIA AI hardware buyback?
Fastest path: quote within 4 hours, uplift within 3–5 business days, destruction within 24–48 hours of arrival, Certificate within 5 business days, settlement within 10 business days end-to-end. AI hardware is one of the fastest-moving asset classes we handle because the secondary-market timing matters.
Where to sell used NVIDIA H100 GPUs in Canada?
Maxicom Global Canada — purchase@maxicom.ca or +1 437-996-2283. Indicative CAD residual for H100 SXM 80GB: C$28,000-42,000. PCIe variant: C$22,000-35,000. Quote within 4 hours (faster than standard buyback because secondary-market pricing moves on AI hardware). Re-quote if pickup drifts more than 7-10 days from original. NVMe-storage destruction Canada-side before any cross-border re-export. Settlement in CAD or USD by agreement.
How much for used NVIDIA A100 in Canada secondary market?
Indicative CAD residual for A100 SXM 80GB: C$18,000-28,000. Earlier 40GB capacity tier: C$14,000-22,000. PCIe variant: C$14,000-22,000. A100 has stabilised somewhat as H100/H200 supply improves but still moves volatile — re-quote within 7 days of original quote if pickup drifts. Common buyer destinations: North America AI infrastructure builds, MENA AI buyers via Maxicom UAE flagship, specialist AI-component dealers in HK/Shenzhen/Bangalore.
Does Maxicom buy DGX systems and Supermicro AI servers?
Yes. NVIDIA DGX A100 (8× A100): C$140,000-220,000. DGX H100 (8× H100): higher, day-of-quote basis. Supermicro AI server platforms (4× H100): C$120,000-180,000. AI workstations (NVIDIA RTX A6000, RTX 6000 Ada): C$3,500-6,500 per workstation. AMD MI250 / MI250X / MI300X: C$8,000-35,000 depending on SKU. Intel Gaudi2: C$5,000-12,000 (niche demand). Submit asset list to purchase@maxicom.ca for day-of-quote pricing.
Why does AI hardware pricing move so fast?
Three drivers. Supply: NVIDIA H100 / A100 demand far exceeded production capacity through 2023-2025; the lag effect on secondary-market pricing extends well into 2026. Generation: H200 ramp affects A100 / H100 secondary residuals differently across SKUs. Geography: North America AI infrastructure builds in Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand are scaling at different rates, creating destination-specific demand. The combined effect: 5-15% month-on-month price moves on hot SKUs. We quote on the day, re-quote if pickup drifts.