Used Copiers

Used Copiers Buyers Guide - Avoid Buyers Remorse When Buying Used Copiers

There are a lot of used copiers in the market place to choose from. Some are almost brand new and you can save as much as 70% off the list price if you know where and how to buy these.

There are several ways you can acquire used copiers.

• You can go directly to a dealer and buy. This is the most expensive method.

• You can purchase through a third party. The cost savings can be substantial, however there are no guarantees as to availability, overall machine quality or the cost you can incur bringing it back to "serviceable standards.

• Or you place one call to DCC. Our Re-Marketing program  provides you the best of both worlds when it comes to buying used copier equipment. The peace of mind of buying from a dealer and the cost saving of buying from a third party.

The best used copiers come from the best new copiers.

The first secret to a successful used copiers purchase is to know your requirements. Understand what you need the equipment to do for you. Beyond printing and copying, how do you want to use the equipment?

There are a number of requirements to consider. Get help to further define your used copiers requirements - Click here for on-line needs assessment.

The second secret - know which used copiers received the best ratings. Because DCC works everyday in the new and used marketplace we know which used copiers lived up to their test report hype and which did not.

After you have identified all your requirements and have a short list of used copiers, its time to start shopping.

Used Copiers -The best places to look

The best used copiers come directly from the end users, if you know of a company that is going out of business or is upgrading, see if there used copier equipment is on your list. If not, you can call DCC and we will let you know what we know about that make and model of used copiers.

Talk to your local dealers, be sure to talk to the President or Owner. Dealers take in competitive trade-ins daily along with there own used copier equipment on upgrades that have, in most cases, zero costs to them. If you can convince them that you are only interested in used copiers then they may sell you a competitors trade in at a very low cost. or one of there own.

If you are a really good negotiator the dealer will sell you one of their used copiers taken in trade at a really good price... as long as they can pick up the service supply contracts. Usually if the dealer takes back in one of their used copiers that is a proven model and has low usage he will want more money but still less than the cost of a new copier.

Used Copiers On The Web... Buyer Beware

If you are going to buy a used copiers off EBAY or from one of the hundreds of copiers wholesale/retailers on the web be sure you do the following:

• Make sure it is a late model with low mileage and is a proven performer.
• Send in a factory authorized field engineer to do an inspection. Some remarketing companies won't allow this with end users
• If the wholesaler says yes, than call a local dealer and have them do an inspection. Tell them it is a used copiers. The cost to you is around $150.00 to $200.00. Now you will know the true condition of the equipment and what additional costs to expect to get the used copiers back on to a full service maintenance agreement. with your local dealer.
• *** The inspection report is important when you ship the equipment. If the shipper damages the equipment you have a document that proves what the condition of the used copiers was when they picked it up. It will be useful if you have to file a claim for damage
• *** The other benefit is that your local servicing dealer will require an inspection to determine the condition of the used copiers and if it requires any parts. If the dealers inspection is a lot different that the dealer who did the original inspection - go to another dealer. NOTE -Every dealer who takes on a used copiers for service will ALWAYS require an inspection. If it needs parts, you must pay to put them in first before they will put it on their service.

Once you're armed with the knowledge you've gathered by asking these questions, you'll be prepared to make the right used copiers decision for your business.

Get Used Copiers Peace Of Mind

If you would like DCC to find your used copiers for you, feel free to give us a call. 801.745.3220. You will find that with our our nationwide remarketing pool of dealers,end users, leasing companies and wholesalers we will find you a greater selection of used copiers in a shorter period of time

Used Copiers