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Just to put things in perspective, here's the same laser new:
LP532-400 400mw 532nm green CNI DPSS lab laser. - eBay (item 350174272201 end time Aug-02-09 03:29:17 PDT)
$1045.60 shipped brand new
and the same scanners new:
SCANPRO20, 20k laser galvo scanner set. yag argon dpss - eBay (item 250424449929 end time Aug-12-09 01:55:29 PDT)
$304.57 shipped brand new
While I would typically not presume to question one's pricing, your prices do seem a tiny bit high for used equipment. Lasers are not really any different than any other item. Used is used. It doesn't really matter much how many hours (if any) are on it, within reason. Once the packaging has been breached, it is used. It's tough to sell used equipment for nearly the same price that it costs new, and if you buy new you get a warranty through the manufacturer and a return time window from the distributor. Are you providing a personal warranty yourself, because I highly doubt that the warranty will transfer when you sell the items?
You are deducting approx. $100 off the cost of the laser (new) and approx. $50 off the cost of the scanners (new). Speaking only for myself here, it's worth it to me to pay the extra money for the support that comes from doing business with a professional distributor.
To be clear here, I'm not trying to hurt your sales, I'm just trying to look out for potential buyers. Based on a direct comparison with the same items bought new from a distributor, I feel that your prices are a tiny bit on the high side. If you feel that they are fair, then it is your prerogative to stay at those prices.
LP532-400 400mw 532nm green CNI DPSS lab laser. - eBay (item 350174272201 end time Aug-02-09 03:29:17 PDT)
$1045.60 shipped brand new
and the same scanners new:
SCANPRO20, 20k laser galvo scanner set. yag argon dpss - eBay (item 250424449929 end time Aug-12-09 01:55:29 PDT)
$304.57 shipped brand new
While I would typically not presume to question one's pricing, your prices do seem a tiny bit high for used equipment. Lasers are not really any different than any other item. Used is used. It doesn't really matter much how many hours (if any) are on it, within reason. Once the packaging has been breached, it is used. It's tough to sell used equipment for nearly the same price that it costs new, and if you buy new you get a warranty through the manufacturer and a return time window from the distributor. Are you providing a personal warranty yourself, because I highly doubt that the warranty will transfer when you sell the items?
You are deducting approx. $100 off the cost of the laser (new) and approx. $50 off the cost of the scanners (new). Speaking only for myself here, it's worth it to me to pay the extra money for the support that comes from doing business with a professional distributor.
To be clear here, I'm not trying to hurt your sales, I'm just trying to look out for potential buyers. Based on a direct comparison with the same items bought new from a distributor, I feel that your prices are a tiny bit on the high side. If you feel that they are fair, then it is your prerogative to stay at those prices.
