Why buy a used machine when you can have a new ELITE for the same price

In the business of sharpening cutting tools, like almost any other, we must stick to the budget we have. To do this, in the field of machines, used machines are usually preferred. But what are the drawbacks of this decision?

Situation

Many companies offer us used sharpening machines already inspected and painted. Many of these machines are 20 years old or more, and although our supplier has carefully inspected them, not all parts are new.

The cost

This overhaul and repair has a cost that must obviously be reflected in the final price of the product. You can always buy the same machine without carrying out any inspection, a fact that significantly reduces the price paid, but this implies a very high risk.

The problem

But the biggest problem is in the spare parts: since the machines are so old, many of the spare parts are no longer available on the market. Therefore, when we have a breakdown, it is very possible that the part will have a very long delivery time or, even worse, that we will not find the replacement part as it is already discontinued and out of production. This fact happens especially in electronics.

The solution

It is always better to purchase a new product. Our business is probably the most important value we have, since our economy will depend on it. Furthermore, when purchasing a new machine, you are purchasing new technology, which means being up to date with the sharpening market trend.

This usually implies a higher cost, since the price of the new machine is usually more expensive.

Fortunately, at ELITE we produce our own machines, which drastically reduces the final price of the product. Generally, we find that in the market the price to pay for the used machine is practically the same, or even higher!, than that of a new machine in our range. But with the new machine, the supply of spare parts and support for a long time is also guaranteed.