Episode 167 – Should You Buy Used Equipment?

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Episode 167 – Should You Buy Used Equipment?

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This Episode

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Mark Stephenson & Marc Vila

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customapparelstartups.com

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CAS Podcast

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ColDesi

You Will Learn

• How to evaluate used equipment
• Danger signs to watch for
• When NEVER to buy used

Resources & Links

• Colman and Company Blog
• ColDesi Learning Center
• Leasing Equipment

Episode 167 – Should You Buy Used Equipment?

Show Notes

You want to invest in some “new” equipment for your shop or maybe start a new business. Often times the way people save money is by purchasing things that are 2nd hand or used or pre-owned.

But how do you go about buying used equipment?

In this episode we will help you answer the following questions:

• Why would you want to buy used equipment?
  • Save Money?
  • Opportunity came knocking (e.g. a shop down the road is retiring)
• What are the risks involved?
  • Warranty
  • Repair
  • Training
  • Tech support?
  • Parts
    • Checklist of what you need with equipment
      • Ink, Paper, Toner, Thread, Needles, Backing
      • Software
      • Warranty
      • Training & Support
      • Hoops, Platens, Attachments
• What is the true cost of purchasing pre-owned?
  • DTG Horror Stories
  • Pick up / Shipping / Inspection of equipment?
• How do you know if you are getting something good?
  • See it run
  • Hire an expert to inspect it
• How do you handle training / support / etc?
• What are the risks and rewards in general?
• Finally…. is used equipment right for you?

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