Should we buy used or new machinery?

Another perspective: maybe the core issue with buying used equipment is something else entirely. Think about it like this...

Technically speaking: there are two main factors in the decision to buy used equipment. Cost-benefit and risk management. Make decisions based on data.

Another perspective: maybe the core issue with buying used equipment is something else entirely. Think about it like this...

Another perspective: maybe the core issue with buying used equipment is something else entirely. Think about it like this...

Another perspective: maybe the core issue with buying used equipment is something else entirely. Think about it like this...

this was a problem for me too thx. ended up having to find another way. really stressful situation.

But what's the real risk? If this choice is wrong, does the business shut down? I'm just saying, be very careful.

We need to make a distinction here. Look where the bucket leaks; pouring water on top doesnt solve it.

The real issue isn't the number but what it's based on. Hope this helps.

Noted, thanks. btw the harder it is to reverse a decision, the slower you should make it.

Look where the bucket leaks; pouring water on top doesn't solve it. anyway if you post the result here, it will help others too.

The discussion got scattered, let me summarize. Mistakes made on the buying used equipment side are usually reversible but expensive.

Hope this helps.

Good call starting this thread.

Let me summarize the topic, since several different answers were given. Splitting your budget without knowing where you're losing users is just throwing money in the dark.

Good luck with that.

There are three things to check when doing this. Everything goes well for the first three months; problems arise in the fourth.

This is my opinion, I'm not claiming it's absolute truth.

Exactly, and not many people know this. The biggest time-waster for us was not knowing who had the final say.

My perspective changed after experiencing that. honestly calculate this based on total annual cost not the monthly bill.

That's all sorry if I went on too long.

You're right. Look where the bucket leaks; pouring water on top doesn't solve it.

Of course, it varies if your situation is different.

Just a heads-up. The biggest time-waster for us was not knowing who had the final say.

My question might sound amateurish, sorry about that. Look where the bucket leaks; pouring water on top doesn't solve it.

Proven by experience.