A second-hand premium brand or a new machine from an off-brand?

The purchase of a metalworking machine can be quite expensive. At one time, you might be faced with a difficult choice: do you go for a second-hand machine from a premium brand or do you buy a completely new machine from an off-brand? We are happy to help you make this decision.

When answering this question, there are basically two things to consider. It’s not only about the quality difference between the various brands, but you also have to make a choice: will you buy something new or something used?

New always sounds attractive, but it often also means a huge investment. So, an alternative could be to go for a good but used machine.

A used machine can be checked thoroughly

And you don’t have to worry about compromising on quality. Do you have a used machine in mind? At a good machine dealer, the machine can be showed to you on site. In terms of quality, a used machine isn’t inferior to a new one, but will be cheaper to purchase.

Better quality in the past

When you’re doubting between a used machine from a premium brand or a new machine from an off-brand, it’s good to know that the older machines from household names are often still very good. Unfortunately, these kinds of machines, with the quality from the eighties or nineties, are no longer made this way.

You can compare this with consumer products from, let’s say, Philips. Often, their thirty-year old radios still work, while a five-year-old electric toothbrush has already broke. 

Focus on sustainability

Do you think it’s important to contribute to a more sustainable world? Then we probably don’t have to explain to you that buying a second-hand machine is better in terms of sustainability. Not only are used machines contributing to a circular economy, going for a used machine also helps lowering the CO2 footprint. 

Second-hand machines from premium brands are often cheaper

Second-hand machines from a premium brand are generally cheaper than a new machine from an off-brand. And if you take into account that the quality is also often better and if you like to contribute to a more sustainable world, then we think the choice is clear.

Interested? Then take a look at all the machines we currently offer. 

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