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The basic answer is simple; the significant cost savings. With savings
ranging from 20% to 80%, this is usually the foremost reason why companies
turn to the secondary market to purchase equipment.
The second most often quoted reason is to circumvent manufacturers long
lead times. With delivery "off the shelf" you get the equipment you need,
when you need it.
Some companies need to replace or acquire equipment which is not in current
production. Many times firms are required to comply with an existing specification
that may call for obsolete models of test equipment. While Bell Electronics
tries to maintain an inventory of recently retired to current catalog
products, we do have the ability to locate those older products for our
customers.
On the technical side, purchasing "experienced" equipment provides
an assurance against early product failure. With time on this equipment most, if any, manufacturing defects are discovered and addressed.
Next comes the reconditioning process itself. Bell Electronics only places
into inventory those items that meet our exacting criteria.
Bell Electronics inspects every piece of incoming equipment for cosmetic
appearance, functionality, and completeness. We then attempt to restore
the item to a like-new appearance. Any functional problems are identified
and corrected. Missing or damaged accessories are replaced. Upon receipt
of order, the item is calibrated to manufacturer specification.
To recap, the advantages of purchasing "experienced" equipment are:
- 20% to 80% cost savings
- No long lead times
- Broad-based "off-the-shelf" selection
- Enhanced reliability
- Ensured product quality
- N.I.S.T. Traceable Certificate of Calibration supplied
- Potential tax savings (sales tax, property tax, import tariffs)
All of the above, coupled with our industry leading warranty, assure
the refurbished equipment you purchase from Bell Electronics will offer
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