Air compressor choice - new or used?
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This section is fairly obvious - should it be a new or used
air compressor?
The answer may not be as obvious as you think depending on what you need and expect from your compressor.
Compressorman sells New Compair - Hydrovane -
AirZone - Renner Screw and Hertz Screw Compressors and
most makes of used air compressors.
Many people in the trade have realised that some of the lesser brands of
manufacturers machines available are not all they seem. That's
why we sell only the best reputable makes.
Because of price competition some manufacturers have got too competitive on price for your good. Many
compressors are now only just what they say and no more, there are no free add-on's or free safety margins, but a lot more plastic and fresh air in the cabinets, everywhere they have looked to save money and that's not good for you the customer. You end up with a light weight machine which just about does what it says and no more and definitely will not grow old - it will be
U.S. long before that.
So you get an air compressor which is cheap and a supposed bargain - yes or no?
That's not to say you can't get a genuine good deal
I know that most of the main air compressor manufacturers are offering genuine good deals on the right machines, of that there is no doubt - but they wont be cheap loss making deals for them - they will be the correct deal at the correct price - that's business.
The good old days
In the late 1960's early 70's when Compressorman entered the trade there were none of these problems.
Air compressors were designed, improved, built and costed last. The customer ended up with a real quality machine, built to last at a proper price, no clever sales, no fancy tricks - just the right product at the right price.
Things went along like this in the 70's, 80's into the 90's and at this point things started to get a bit difficult and competitive and so new selling methods came to the fore and we ended up where we are today. Some say in a bit of a mess.
So back to the start - New or not so New?
Compressorman sells most makes of new compressors and will always be happy to supply you with the a quality machine of the correct type for your needs - contact us for a good deal.
We also have access to many used and reworked compressors which are often a much better deal.
What about Discounting ?
Now then - this is a prickly thorn.
We all want a bargain and we all want to buy at the best price - but the cheapest price is never really the cheapest. When you add on all the extras like delivery, installation, dryers, filters, certification etc etc - it will look very different - and the aftersales service is usually rubbish.
Also you need to consider the business model and operational practices of discount operations.
We hear and see many horror stories about discount dealers and what happens when there is a problem.
What do you hope for in a Discounter
In our imagination most of us would thinks of a large, modern, slick operation with a warehouse full of new machines - ready to sell to us at a huge discount and an aftersales service second to non, with a team of service engineers the size of British Gas, The AA or RAC ready to dash to our help if needed.
Well im sorry to burst your bubble but its not like that at all, in fact in most cases its just the opposite - big style.
The Facts
Most discounters are often quite small outfits who make all sorts of Huge Claims and then cant back them up if there is a problem.
The most common claim they make is that they can offer exactly the same ( if not more ) for a lot less and that there aftersales is the best in the land.
Usually they fail in most areas - the machines are often old models - old stock - not as new as you think. The price is then discounted against the current machines price and so seems good.
The urgency is to shift the boxs and sell the stock as fast as possible as it will soon need to be paid for and if there is a problem then there is no more supply to sell. So they will try and sell anything to anyone to meet the targets needed.
If thats not bad enough - They usually pay little attention to your actual needs - If you tell them you know what you want thats what they will advise - If you dont know they will advise whatever is in stock that day and on it goes.
The main area of concern is the aftercare service - this is an expensive item and you havent paid for any - so guess what, you wont get any.
Aftersales Costs
The easiest way to keep aftersales costs down is not to have any problems and one of the easiest ways to do that is to play a straight game. If you try and cut corners and cheat then you will be inundated with problems - that will stop you selling and if you are a discounter that will be a disaster.
So you can see the problems that can and will arise from using a discounter.
Conclusion
We will sell at a discounted price without any problem, but we will not sell at a price that compromises the service that we need to provide to you.
Follow our advice and your troubles are over.
Final word on discount suppliers
Dont Do It
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