Corvus Corax Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Buying machines cheap isn't always wise. I have a reliable used supplier, who can sell me a Vendo 720 for $1250 up and running or $1500 refurbished. I, being a mathematical genius buy 2 Royal 650s for $800. I have to drive 10 miles to get them. 800 + 100 gas + All day travel. Truck has issues and I have to overnight. 800 + 100 + 75 motel + Day and a half. One Royal is screwed up when I get back. 800 + 100 + 75 + repair costs + half day to take it to repair guy. So 2 inexpensive machines cost me 2 days, $1000, a truck tire, a repair bill and the I have to pay to have them installed. On the other hand I could have sat at home, paid $2500 total, and he would have called me when it was installed. (free install when I buy his machines) so I could fill them up. I live I learn I forget and I relearn. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Yup. Craigslist is usually buying other peoples problems. If you aren't prepared to work on used machines, some extensively, then buying peace of mind doesn't look so bad. Around here no one has learned that and people expect that a refurbished machine shouldn't cost more than a similar looking machine from Craigslist. Craigslist cuts both ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I'm guessing you didn't mean to say the two totals were 10 miles away lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacanteen Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I have always said, that the cheapest is not always the least expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Corax Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 Yeah I'm going to stick with my guy and try to use Vendo 720's and DN501E's, unless I have glass fronts. That way I have good selection, efficient size, and reliable machines. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randymire Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Unless you can repair them yourself then stick with someone that you trust that refurbishes the machines . You might be able to get your guy to checkout a machine before you buy it , he might only charge you a service call to do that . Then negotiate the price with the seller. Example , if your guy will charge you 50$ to check it out and the move will cost 100$ then try to negotiate the price down 150$ . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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