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Episode 167 – Should You Buy Used Equipment?

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Episode 167 – Should You Buy Used Equipment?
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Mark Stephenson & Marc Vila
customapparelstartups.com
CAS Podcast
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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