Sell or Trade Your Equipment
CSDS makes it easy and convenient to sell or trade in your used survey equipment.
- Simple submission process
- Fast evaluation
- Get an offer you can count on
- Fast payment
Get an Offer for Your Equipment
Provide us with a few details about your equipment and we'll extend a real offer.
How It Works
1. Tell us about your equipment
Fill out the form with a brief description of the equipment you want to sell. Include model numbers and part numbers if available
Note:
- We are currently only purchasing equipment that is less than 7 years old.
- We are unable to purchase equipment obtained through: Storage auctions, garage sales, pawn shops, flea markets and other secondary resale channels.
2. Receive a preliminary estimate
Our team will review the information and contact you with a preliminary offer. We may ask for additional details such as serial numbers or photos.
3. Send equipment for evaluation
If you accept the preliminary value, we will arrange free shipping to our service centre for inspection. In some cases we can arrange an in-person visit.
4. Accept the final offer and get paid
Once the equipment has been evaluated, we’ll confirm the final offer. If you accept, payment is processed quickly.
Payment options include:
- Company check
- Account credit for existing Cansel customers
- ACH transfer for verified companies
What Kind of Surveying Equipment We Buy
CSDS works with surveyors, construction professionals, engineering firms, and resellers across California to purchase quality used Trimble equipment designed for land surveying, construction, mapping, GIS and mining.
We are seeking well-maintained GPS, GNSS, and robotic total stations that are less than 7 years old. Priority is given to survey-grade equipment, particularly 3D scanning solutions and high-accuracy RTK systems.
Examples include:
- Trimble GNSS Receivers: Most RTK capable Trimble GPS and GNSS receivers: R12, R10, R8S, R2,R750, R780, R580, SPS986
- Controllers & Data Collectors: TSC5, TSC7, T10x, T100, T7, YUMA 7, TDC6
- Trimble Robotic Total Stations: S, SX, SPS and RTS series instruments: SX10, SX12, S8, S5, S7, S9, M3, SPS930, SPS730, RTS673, RTS87
- Spectra Geospatial: SP100, Ranger 7, Ranger 5, Focus 50
- Leica & Topcon: While our primary focus is on Trimble, we also purchase used Topcon and Leica GPS / GNSS and robotic total stations that are less than 7 years old
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