Which holds value best — H100, A100 or H200?

The H100 has the strongest measured 24-month retention (~75–85%). The H200 holds well while supply is scarce; the A100 retains ~60–80% but is easing. All step down when the next generation ships in volume.

Should I sell my H100s before the B200 launches?

Generally yes — B200 general availability is expected to push H100 secondary values down 10–20%, so selling ahead of the curve protects value. See the GPU resale value index.

Is the A100 still worth selling in 2026?

Yes — it's the best-value AI GPU on the secondary market with deep demand, though bands are expected to ease 10–15% through 2026, which favors selling sooner.

How do I get a firm price for a mixed GPU lot?

Run your form factors and quantities through the estimator for an indicative range, then send the lot for a firm bulk offer on inspection. We buy across the USA & Canada and wipe attached drives to NIST SP 800-88.

Used H100 vs A100 vs H200 Resale Value (2026)

Resale value bands at a glance (2026)

The three current-demand NVIDIA AI accelerators occupy distinct resale tiers. The A100 is the affordable volume mover, the H100 is the most liquid high-end card, and the H200 is the scarce newcomer commanding top prices while supply stays tight. All figures are indicative secondary-market ranges — every bulk lot gets a firm offer on inspection.

GPU	Indicative used band (per card)	~24-mo retention	Sell-timing signal
A100 80GB (SXM4 / PCIe)	~$4,800 – $18,900	~60–80%	Eases ~10–15% through 2026 — move volume earlier
H100 (SXM5 / PCIe)	~$15,000 – $28,000	~75–85%	B200 GA expected to push values −10–20% — sell ahead of the curve
H200 (PCIe / SXM5)	~$28,000 – $45,000	Holds while scarce	Most volatile — value highest now while supply is tight

Indicative ranges only — never guaranteed. Firm bulk offer on inspection.

How each card behaves on the secondary market

A100 80GB — the best-value AI GPU on the secondary market and the deepest pool of demand; the SXM4 80GB is the volume mover. Bands ease ~10–15% through 2026, so it rewards selling sooner.
H100 — the most liquid high-end card; holds ~75–85% over 24 months, but B200 general availability is expected to compress bands 10–20%. The window against that launch is the biggest lever.
H200 — the newest entrant; strong and scarce, holding value well today, but the most volatile band because B200 sits directly behind it. Value is highest now while new allocation is hard to source.

When to sell

Across all three, the pattern is identical: strong near-term retention, then a sharp step-down once the next generation ships in volume. The calendar — not the spec sheet — is your main lever.

Sell ahead of next-gen GA, not after. B200 availability is the event that reprices H100 and H200 bands.
Move A100 volume early in 2026. The expected easing rewards consolidating and selling now.
Sell H200 while supply is tight. Scarcity is doing the price-support work; it won't last.
Consolidate into matched lots. Node-level and matched-set quantities price well above loose mixed cards.

Check live bands on the GPU resale value index and run your lot through the estimator. We buy in bulk across the USA & Canada, wipe attached drives to NIST SP 800-88, and resell globally — firm bulk offer on inspection.

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Used H100 vs A100 vs H200 — resale value (2026)