The Hidden Disadvantages of Second-Hand Supermarket Equipment: Why It’s a Costly Gamble

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The Hidden Disadvantages of Second-Hand Supermarket Equipment: Why It’s a Costly Gamble

October 20 2024 – Faran Motamedi

Whether you are new to the business or already own a supermarket and wish to remodel it; you are very much concerned with cost of supplies and what are the essentials.

 

What are the most common types of supermarket equipment?

  • Refrigeration: Multideck cabinets, serve-over counters, islands, etc.
  • Checkout counters,
  • Shelving and display units: Gondolas, baskets and cabinets.
  •  Accessories for shelving system to increase sale,
  • Baskets and trolleys.

 

Many go for second hand supermarket equipment to handle their limited budget.

You save up some money for sure, but have you thought what will you lose if you purchase used equipment?

Here are some disadvantages of second-hand super market equipment:

  1. Repair cost: You never know the actual condition and maybe age of the second-hand supermarket equipment. Therefore, hidden defects which are not immediately apparent await you. You may end up spending more money than purchasing brand new equipment.
  2. Limited warranty & manufacturer support: As pristine as the used equipment might look. Manufacturers offer limited guarantee period which your used supermarket equipment’s time might have already been up.
  3. Outdated technology: With brand new equipment you are always sure, you are getting the latest technology, design and ideas while used equipment limit customization and are behind market trends resulting in your business look outdated.
  4. Installation and setup: time consuming, complex: This is specially the case if you are new to the business. Many shopfitting suppliers offer installation and setup at reasonable rates.
  5. Limited availability: Finding spare parts and getting service for older items might be even harder and make the purchase not worthwhile. Not to mention reduced lifespan.
  6.  Resale value: You may plan to sell in the future, or exchange the equipment with the higher model.

There is not much resale value is second-second-hand equipment.

 

Here in Shopline we have gathered a collection of retail equipment suitable for all retailers. You can customize your equipment, order online, and receive any-where you wish. Our mission in Shopline is to provide our clients with high quality equipment at the most efficient prices within the fastest possible time.

With us, in Shopline, cost and quality go hand in hand.