When a woodworking shop needs to purchase more machines, it will have many options. Unfortunately, new machines can be quite expensive, so many shops opt instead to purchase used devices. There are several benefits to purchasing used devices rather than new ones, with the biggest benefit the low price. Typically, one can expect to pay less than half of the cost of a new machine, and possibly even less when acquired during a woodworking machinery liquidation. A second-hand device has also been on the market longer, so there will be more experts available for that model, along with written resources, that a machine owner can turn to for help. However, a woodworking shop must still be diligent when shopping for used devices as it will not want to be stuck with a piece of junk that dies soon after it is purchased. This post will review how a woodworker can purchase these devices second-hand.
Used Woodworking Machines Suppliers
There are a number of places woodworkers can turn to acquire used devices. Smaller devices could be purchased from the estate sales of woodworking hobbyists. While these devices can be bought at a steep discount, they sometimes lack reliability and the protection of a warranty.
A woodworking machinery liquidation sale or auction might be held when a woodworking company is looking to replace older equipment. The downside to using this option to acquire a device is that if no upcoming auctions are scheduled, then the buyer will have to wait a long time to upgrade its machinery, or be out of luck. Also, sales that take place at an auction will be final, and are unlikely to come with any kind of warranty.
Many companies opt to purchase from online auction sites like eBay to acquire machines at a deep discount. However, the used woodworking machines suppliers on eBay are also unreliable because they do not provide any support after the machine is purchased.
Another option is to find professional used woodworking machines suppliers who recondition their machines before reselling them. Machines purchased from other sources might require additional repairs or a software update before they can be used, but professional resellers will take care of these issues before listing the item for sale. Their items will also be covered by a warranty, as the supplier will stand behind the quality of its refurbishment.
Tips for Acquiring Machines
To acquire a machine at the lowest price possible, do not be so quick to agree to the listed price. Buyers who attempt to negotiate a price will save money as most sellers are willing to negotiate. Additionally, buyers should make sure they see the device before buying, or have access to a number of pictures of the device so they can make a better judgment about the device’s quality.
RT Machine Company is a great place to acquire used woodworking tools because we refurbish all devices before reselling them. Buyers who want to save money on their purchase should look at our woodworking machinery liquidation page, and should notice that buyers have the option to make a counter-offer if they are unsatisfied with the listed price.
