System for managing the shipment of electronic components

A method for performing a recycling of an electronic component comprising:

• transferring a software application from a computer to a preowned consumer electronic component for running the software application to evaluate a status of the electronic component;
• the computer obtaining and compiling information prior to evaluating the electronic component about the electronic component;
• the computer supplying repurposing information with the software application;
• the software application performing procedures based on information related to the electronic component to assist the consumer in an evaluation of the value of the electronic component in accordance with market value of the electronic component;
• facilitating the movement of the electronic component from a first location and a second location;
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• providing consideration to the consumer in response to a command by the computer.