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
- Checklist of what you need with equipment
- 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?