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Why You Should Sell Your CNC Machine To A Dealer

CNC Machines have become a staple in the manufacturing industry and are renowned for their accuracy and precision. For those in the industry, it is viewed as an investment due to its slightly expensive price. When opting to sell your machine, there are several methods that you can adopt in order to gain the amount equivalent to your machine’s worth –

Method 1: Self-Marketing

This method will require you to personally establish the following

  • Your own competitive price
  • Posting the item on the online marketplace
  • Contact Interested Buyers
  • Negotiate (and of course, close the deal)
  • Prepare and Provide the necessary documents
  • Arrange the shipping/logistics of your item

Having to perform all these tasks personally may guarantee you 100% earnings. However, it may be too difficult and impractical for those that are on a tight schedule.

Method 2: 3rd Party Auction

Auction organizers often have an established network and communication via social media/email marketing. Although auctions easily gather potential buyers, it is important that you conduct your research as to which organizing party is the most credible for conducting successful auctions.

There are two types of auctions that you can consider joining – Traditional Auctions and/or Online Auctions. Online auctions have now become a trend and are said to cost less than the traditional auction (plus, it has a wider reach of audience). When considering joining auctions, you must remember that although you would easily know when the item would be sold, there is a risk that the amount you ought to earn, will not be exactly as what you wanted – always remember to conduct a thorough research; check their track record and customer reviews.

Method 3: Trusted and Reputable Dealers

If you want to gain the amount equivalent to your machinery, this option is highly recommended as it is the most convenient and guarantees sale and profit for both you and the dealer. Having to personally attend to all tasks needed to make a profit (tasks such as enlisting your item, responding to inquiries, negotiating, arranging payments, and shipments ) will be such a hassle especially if your schedule is packed. Although doing it yourself would require the least pay-out and greater profit, it is not as practical as availing help to accomplish this transaction.

If you opt to sell your machinery, enlist your item with the help of your trusted dealer that specializes in selling CNC machines. The dealers can provide you services related to the transaction such as marketing, logistics, and securing the payments of your client. Through this, convenience and sale is achieved with ease. Commission should also be discussed between seller and dealer.

Think before you decide

Depending on your purpose, you should always consider the factors prior to choosing the most appropriate method for you – profit, time, and the amount of energy you want to exert in this transaction. Always check and balance and conduct research before deciding which method/option you would opt to adapt. If you’re ready to sell your used CNC machine, make us at S&M Machinery your first call when deciding to sell your CNC Machinery! S&M Machinery is the leading independent machinery dealer of late-model surplus used CNC industrial machine tools in the United States With over 300 machine tools.

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