Perhaps you have a used machine that you no longer require. It might have served its purpose, or you may have bought a new replacement and intend to sell the old equipment. Do you have an idea of how to go about selling a used machine? Here is a guideline to help you sell used equipment online.
The internet has now become a useful tool in making your selling more efficient and more straightforward. Ideally, you only need to look for reputable websites, share a detailed description of your machine with images, attach your price and leave the rest to the internet. However, that is not all when you consider selling your machine online.
You ought to make sure your machinery is presentable. That may mean for you to clean it up. That is a vital step into winning a potential buyer. Never post pictures of your equipment on sale before you scrub it and make it more appealing. As you take the photos, the focus of all conceivable angles. Make sure the information about the machine manufacturer and model is well captured on the images posted. Never assume that your buyer is extremely conversant with the machine, thus, give as much information on the description as possible. In situations where the buyer may not be able to pay a visit and assess the machine, you may consider sharing a short film illustrating the workings of the machine.
When describing the machine, you need to have all the facts about the equipment. If you can get the manual, the better, other essential information that you may need to gather before posting a machine on sale are the spec sheets, maintenance and repair records and any additional detail that may interest the buyer. Note, it is advisable first to compile the detailed description offline. Never take the risk of keying each detail about the machinery on the website. Of importance, is honesty about the condition of the machine on sale. If the equipment demands any repairs or replacement, that must be well mentioned in your description. The information is paramount as it will help a potential buyer in decision making.
Once you are through with detailed description, you ought to determine the shipping method to be used. Are you ready to ship it on behalf of the client? What means are available for use? And so on. The weight has to be apparent if the customer has to take charge of the shipping cost. You can also check through online shipping services and seek a quote for this service. In most cases, the seller assumes the responsibility of the shipping arrangements and costs.
How much is your used machine? That should be decided after thorough evaluations and comparisons. There are lots of machines on sale that are relevant to yours. You must take ample time to compare the different prices before setting yours. When coming up with the selling price, take into account several factors such as the brand, age, condition and size of your machinery. If you still haven’t established the cost of your machine, you may indicate “request for a quotation” (RFQ). That will compel a potential buyer to contact you.