Selling used medical equipment or used equipment from any testing lab, or facility is not as easy as selling other types of used equipment. There are several reasons why these types of sales can be more problematic. By understanding why this can be a tough task, it is easier to see why selling to a reputable used medical equipment company is the best option.
The biggest issue in selling used medical equipment is the limited market. This is not equipment that any entity other than another medical or testing lab is going to want to purchase. Additionally, this is very sensitive and highly technical equipment, which means it is very difficult to simply give it a visual inspection or even turn it on and run a few diagnostics and trust the complete system is fully operational.
Finally, there is the challenge in how to market this equipment. It may be possible to contact other labs or to use specific online websites for selling used medical equipment, but this will mean arranging for shipping, having to answer buyer questions and also preparing the advertisement, taking photos and tracking down all the specifications for the equipment.
Use Professionals
There are a lot of different companies that will buy used medical equipment. This streamlines the process as you know the price they will offer, they will arrange shipping, and some will even assist in any services required such as decontamination of the equipment.
Look for professional services with a top reputation in selling used medical equipment. Years in business and expertise of the buying staff will be important factors to consider.
Shop Around
If you have not sold used equipment before, shop around for a dealer. Ask about the price, how they pay and what services they offer as value-added components of the sale.
Once you talk to two or three companies, you will have a good understanding of a fair price and the services that the best companies include as part of that price.
