| Don't have the time, resources or experience to sell | | | | maximize your return on investment for the used |
| your used medical equipment yourself? You're not | | | | equipment. There is a third option which encompasses |
| alone! Most medical facilities have a lot more important | | | | the best of both of these two options. |
| issues that need attention versus struggling with all the | | | | Consignment Companies |
| difficult nuances associated with trying to sell their used | | | | Consignment companies offer the best of both worlds, |
| equipment. Imagine the headaches associated with | | | | they can offer a fast process. They can handle all of |
| trying to research realistic pricing for your equipment, or | | | | the logistics ie..listing the equipment, handling phone calls |
| manufacturer details for an attractive listing, handling | | | | and email inquiries, manufacturer details and research, |
| warranty issues, handling all the calls, emails and | | | | pricing research, warranty issues, shipping and |
| voicemails associated with trying to sell your | | | | packaging, insurance and repairs. The fees are typically |
| equipment. It can become overwhelming very quickly. | | | | 25% of the final sale price and are well worth it |
| There is help! There are a couple of legitimate options | | | | considering all the headaches they can save you. |
| that can assist you in re-selling used equipment. | | | | You typically have a choice of keeping the equipment |
| Hospitals, Clinics, Physicians, Imaging Centers, | | | | at your facility or if you need the space, the equipment |
| Laboratories, Research Facilities, Universities, Medical | | | | can be arranged to be picked up and stored for you. |
| Equipment Importers & Exporters all benefit by | | | | You can expect in some cases to receive as much |
| working with these options in re-selling their used | | | | as 50-60% more money on a consignment sale |
| medical equipment. | | | | versus selling the equipment outright to a dealer or |
| The typical options are as follows: | | | | wholesaler. |
| Listing Services | | | | Their sales experts specialize in selling used equipment |
| Listing services are good for simple low ticket items | | | | such as: surgical tables, laboratory equipment, aesthetic |
| but they definitely have their limitations. They do charge | | | | lasers, patient monitors, surgery lights, hospital |
| a smaller fee, however you get what you pay for with | | | | equipment, surgical equipment, emergency medical |
| this option. With a standard listing service company, | | | | equipment and a wide variety of other used |
| typically you just place an add for the equipment and | | | | equipment. They offer a great value to medical |
| you have to field all the phone calls, emails etc.... | | | | facilities by providing the features and reliability they |
| Meaning you'll have to research the product with the | | | | need while still fitting within their budget, saving time and |
| manufacturer, you may have to deal with warranty | | | | increasing your return on investment. |
| issues, merchandise returns, repairs, shipping and | | | | You don't have to worry about being burdened with all |
| packaging etc.... For higher ticket, more complex | | | | the difficulties associated with reselling your used |
| equipment this is not usually the best option. | | | | medical equipment. There are definitely companies that |
| Dealers/Wholesalers | | | | can make it easy! They offer a free consultation on |
| Dealers and wholesalers can be a good resource if | | | | reselling your used equipment to discuss all the details |
| you are trying to sell equipment quickly. They usually | | | | with you. It's important to provide as much detail to |
| have a fairly good grasp of the equipment depending | | | | them as possible such as the year, mfg and model of |
| on the manufacturer and model. They can make the | | | | the equipment you might need help with. It definitely |
| process fairly easy, however the downside to this is | | | | can help you receive a much higher return on |
| you typically will only get pennies on the dollar offers | | | | investment. |
| from them for the equipment. If you are wanting to | | | | |