First, ensure you get references for the company you are selling to.
Next, get 100% payment in advance before removal of the equipment. It puts you, as the seller, more at risk if the equipment leaves your location without full payment.
Next, make sure both parties sign the contract. Often, a buyer will not sign their side of the agreement to make it null and void. It is a trick they use to scam people. Avoid open-ended contracts and unclear terms. Make sure the contract is clear and signed.
Lastly, establish a clear time frame for picking up the equipment and prompt payment. It doesn’t make sense, but some brokers will pay for the equipment and never come and get it. It is frustrating for the sellers to hold and store equipment that is no longer theirs. Make sure everyone is on the same page when they are coming to pick it up.
Overall, the sale will go smoothly if you make sure you have good communication, a clear contract, 100% upfront payments, and references to the company that you feel comfortable with.
Myco Instrumentation has been in the used equipment business for over 40 years. We work with clients worldwide. Contact us today if any used clinical, analytical, DNA, or histology instruments are available for sale.