Demand for used medical equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Not all models are popular in the second hand medical equipment<\/a> market. The models in demand are generally the one which was a market leader (commanded the highest market share). There are two reasons for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Buyers of second hand medical equipment are usually price-sensitive and may not like to pay OEM charges for repairs. They depend on cheaper third-party services for the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most sellers say \u2013 I have hardly used the machine and expect 80-85% of the original price paid by them. This is not reasonable. Let us look at the various components of the pricing and arrive at an understanding of how much to expect, even if it is absolutely new equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warranty costs could be 8-10% per year for most machines. In case of most radiology equipment like X-Ray, CT, OT Table, OT light etc., installation costs can be significant. Additionally dismantling and packing\/ unpacking costs are applicable in case of used machines, which have to be borne by the buyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All these costs need to be reduced from the original price paid. In addition build-in the depreciation. One has to understand that the machine depreciates even when not used and deteriorates especially when not used for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After straight away reducing 100% of the above warranty, packing, transportation, insurance and installation costs, as mentioned above, consider the depreciation of the machine based on its age. A minimum depreciation<\/a> at 30% per annum is applicable for most medical equipment, whether used or not.<\/p>\n\n\n If the equipment is not so new, has been heavily used or has history of frequent failure for whatever reasons, there are many other things to consider. Check out the following blog to understand Approach to Medical Equipment Valuation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n A used equipment buyer would like to inspect the equipment in working condition on their own before buying, hence geographic proximity of the potential buyer and seller is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, a pre-owned equipment may not have the OEM support. It comes with unknown risks for a buyer and hence there needs to be a compensation for the additional risk they are taking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a seller you at least know the original cost of the machine. But, if you are a buyer and have no idea of the market cost of the machine, it can be quite a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use PrimedeQ\u2019s Used medical equipment value calculator<\/mark><\/strong> below, to find out what you should pay.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Factors to consider in determining the asking – price of used medical equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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