When AV systems reach the end of their useful life or need to be replaced, they can become a costly burden—cluttering storage rooms, taking up valuable space, or creating unnecessary maintenance expenses. That’s where StradEvents comes in.
We specialize in hassle-free decommissioning, buying and liquidation of professional audiovisual equipment. Whether you're renovating a venue, upgrading a system, or closing down an operation, we offer fair cash offers, on-site pickup, and responsible handling of your surplus gear.
We specialize in buying and decommissioning professional audiovisual (Pro AV) equipment, including:
High-lumen projectors from Christie, Barco, Digital Projection, Panasonic
Professional speaker systems from Meyer Sound, L-Acoustics, d&b audiotechnik, RCF, Martin Audio, and NEXO
Line array systems, point-source cabinets, amps, DSP units, and rigging hardware
LED video walls, media servers, controllers, and cabling
Whether you're upgrading, shutting down, or clearing storage, we offer cash deals, on-site pickup, and gear refurbishment.
Form and On-Site Assessment
After receipt of an inquiry, we inspect your AV system and gather specs (make, model, quantity, condition, etc.).
Cash Offer
Receive a market-based offer for gear that retains resale value. We also handle removal of any unsellable gear.
Fast Decommissioning
We uninstall, pack, and remove gear safely and efficiently—minimizing disruption to your space.
Refurbish & Resell
Functional gear is cleaned, tested, and resold through our nationwide surplus network.
We are most interested in gear from the following manufacturers:
Projection: Christie, Barco, Digital Projection, Panasonic
Pro Audio: Meyer Sound, L-Acoustics, d&b audiotechnik, Martin Audio, NEXO, RCF, JBL
Video Systems: Absen, ROE, NovaStar, Brompton, Unilumin, Leyard/Planar, Christie
We also buy amps, lenses, processors, microphones, trussing, flight cases, and many more production gear accessories.
Our AV decommissioning services are trusted by:
Venues and Arenas
Event Production Companies
Churches and Religious Centers
Universities and Schools
Auctioneers, E-Waste Electronics Recycling and Liquidation Firms
Installers and System Integrators
Q: What kinds of projectors do you buy?
We purchase high-output laser and lamp-based projectors, typically 10,000 lumens and up. Preferred models include Barco UDX, QDX and HDX, Christie Boxer or Crimson series, Digital Projection TITAN, INSIGHT or M-Vision series and Panasonic RQ, RZ and DZ series.
Q: What is the minimum value or quantity to schedule a pickup?
We typically require a minimum of $3,000 in gear value or a bulk lot of equipment for on-site pickup services.
Q: Do you offer nationwide pickup?
Yes, we offer nationwide shipping or local pickup and can coordinate freight for large jobs. On-site assessment and removal can also be coordinated.
Q: What happens to the equipment after it’s picked up?
All gear is inspected, refurbished, and reintroduced to the production ecosystem through direct resale, rentals, or auctions.
Have gear to sell? Get a fast quote today.