Is It Worth To Buy Used Vineyard Equipment?

For as long as you know the do's and dont's of buying used vineyard equipment, the answer to that question is definitely YES. It is imperative that you know how to spot good equipment from the not-so-good ones. It is important that when you buy, you come well-prepared and always bear in mind that the purpose of buying used equipment is to save some amount while the quality of equipment performance is not compromised.

To be able to get a good buying experience, there is a need for you to address some important issues prior to your purchase. Be prepared. The following insights can be helpful:

The 10-year maximum limit - most, if not all, vineyard equipment experts recommend buying of used equipment that had been used by the previous owner not more that 10 years from the purchase - and the reason is self-explanatory. Having said that, ask information about the purchase such as the equipment's purchase order receipt - and other pertinent documents - that could justify the exact time and date the item was purchased.

Distributor's reputation - as you look for prospects, reputation is important. So include those distributors that are considered by other people as reputable. To do that, you have to listen to what other people are saying and examine if there are bases on what they claim. As a general rule of thumb, it is safer to buy from companies that are recommended by many. Take note as well that even the largest distributors in your area that sell brand new items could be selling used equipment as well.

Outside appearance - many times, the outside can be deceiving...so you have to be careful about how a vineyard equipment looks like. Make sure that you check both the inside and the outside components. A particular item might look as good as new in the outside but the inside component might tell you otherwise. If you are not confident of your judgment, you can have somebody you know who is expert to go with you to help you examine the item.

There are a number of reasons why buying a used vineyard equipment is worth it. It can save you some good amount of money and it allows you to find specific items that their brand new equivalents are no longer available in the market. But then again, you need to be extra careful and ensure that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.