Much has been said about the used high tech test equipment market. Some companies are saying that if you buy a piece of fiber optic test equipment, the company you buy from will not warranty or are not authorized to sell that product. Let us shed some light on this subject.
- When it comes to fusion splicers there are many manufacturers who will say the if you buy from an unauthorized dealer, you will not be able to get it serviced or it has been bootlegged. Actually when it comes to new fusion splicers companies like www.SurplusEQ.com buy direct from the manufacturer and don’t have to be an authorized seller. Also be aware at the prices you will pay are lower because we do not do through a middle man, therefore resulting in a lesser price you pay for the same machine and actually you get the whole kit. Not to mention a full Manufacturers Warranty.
- Lets define Grey Market. A grey market or gray market is the trade of a commodity through distribution channels which, while legal, are unofficial, unauthorized, or unintended by the original manufacturer. This leads to the question is Grey Market bad? Answer NO!! Companies labeled Gray Market are doing nothing illegal in conducting there business. As all of our readers know, SurplusEQ.com buys, sells, and trades new, used, refurbished and new surplus equipment. We buy from reputable channels and have been doing so without incident for well over 10 years now.
- Ebay and Buying from Ebay. A question that we get asked alot is why is someone selling it so much cheaper on eBay? The answer is, now this is going to get tricky so stay with me. Anyone can sell on eBay and they can sell it for whatever price they want too. However; before buying on eBay you must be aware of a few things. First look at the sellers rating if it is very low then you might be getting yourself into a scam. Second look at where the product is being sold from. If it is a very low priced item compared to other companies selling the same product you have to weigh out your options. Is it going to be serviced when something goes wrong? Yes it will however you will have the send the unit back to where you purchased it. Which will cost money in shipping, time lost on not having a replacement unit, etc.
Without Rambling on, you the buyer ultimately make the decision on what and where you will buy your test equipment. If it sounds to good to be true then it usually is. Make wise choices and if all else fails call us. We are here to help, we have a qualified sales team, a tech team that will answer any tech question you have and we do repairs.
I will be writing more on this topic in the days to come. Please feel free to leave your feedback.
If you have any questions or need assistance finding your fiber optic products please visit our website www.SurplusEQ.com or call us at 623-581-9777 / 877-967- 1904
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