Used Ricoh C7500, C6000, C4500 Buyers Guide

Avoid Buyers Remorse When Buying Used Ricoh C7500, C6000, C4500 Color Copiers.

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

There are several ways you can acquire used Ricoh equipment

• You can go directly to Ricoh (RBS) or an authorised Ricoh 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 Ricoh color copiers. The peace of mind of buying from a dealer and the cost saving of buying from a third party.

The first secret to a successful used Ricoh C7500, C6000, C4500 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. If you are not sure, get help to further define your requirements - Click here for on-line needs assessment.

The second secret is to know which used Ricoh copiers received the best ratings when they were new. Because DCC works everyday in the new and used marketplace we know which used Ricoh copiers lived up to their test report hype and which did not. Contact us if you need help.

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

Used Ricoh C7500, C6000, C4500 Color Copiers ~ Where to look ~ Beside Ricoh

The best used Ricoh equipment typically come from large companies, local, state & federal agencies and schools that buy whole fleets of copiers. They routinely overbuy and under utilize this equipment. This under utilized equipment, some of which have hardly been used, ends up in the secondary market and purchased by Ricoh wholesalers, who in turn mark it up and resale it back to the business end users with huge markups.

Avoid The Huge Mark Ups On Used Ricoh Color Copiers

The best place to buy used Ricoh C7500, C6000, C4500 equipment is directly from the end users, if you know of a company that is going out of business or is upgrading, see if there used Ricoh equipment is on your list of best buys. If not, call DCC, we will let you know what we know about that make and model of used Ricoh copiers.

Talk to your local non - Ricoh dealer, be sure to talk to the President or Owner about there used Ricoh trade ins. Dealers take in used Ricoh equipment frequently on upgrades. They in turn sell to used Ricoh wholesalers at rock bottom prices. If you can convince they dealer that you are only interested in used Ricoh equipment they may sell their used Ricoh copiers trade-ins to you.

Buying used Ricoh C7500, C6000, C4500 Color Copiers On The Web... Buyer Beware

If you are going to buy a used Ricoh C7500, C6000, C4500 equipment off EBAY or from one of the many used Ricoh 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.
• You need to have the used Ricoh equipment inspected twice if buying out of your local Ricoh dealers service area. Once before you buy and again after it is delivered to you. The first inspection is to protect you. The second is to protect you and Ricoh. The investment is well worth it.
• Send in Ricoh to do an inspection at the sellers location. Some re marketing companies won't allow this with end users
• If the wholesaler says yes, than call Ricoh in the city where the equipment is located to inspect the equipment. The cost to you is around $150.00 to $200.00. Now you will know the true Ricoh cost of the equipment
• *** 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 equipment prior to the pickup. It will be useful if you have to file a claim for damage
• *** The other benefit is that your local Ricoh servicing dealer will require an inspection because the equipment has been moved. If the Local Ricoh inspection differs greatly from the inspection done at the sellers location, then you know it was damaged in the move, or this Ricoh dealer is trying to take advantage of you. NOTE: Ricoh in some cases will waive the inspection cost if you order a service contract, but you have to ask.
• If it needs parts, you must pay Ricoh to put them in first before they will put it on Ricoh service.

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

Get Used Ricoh Copiers Peace Of Mind

If you would like DCC to find a used Ricoh C7500, C6000, C4500 equipment for you, feel free to give us a call. 801.745.3220. You will find that with our our nationwide re marketing 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.