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Whether a small manufacturer is moving, closing, or upgrading their equipment – the odds are good they'll be happy to part with things they don't want to haul off. Get to know these people, let them know what you're looking for, and keep coming back.

Almost every metropolitan area has a large liquidator for furniture and office supplies.

Keep tabs on competitors – big and small – in your area.

Screen printing shops that are going out of business are a quick and easy way to save tons of money on equipment.

You can find deals on used equipment and production supplies through multiple channels:

#SILKSCREEN EQUIPMENT FOR SALE UPGRADE#

If you want to really save money on startup costs (or upgrade your shop) the number 1 rule to follow is simple: It's built to last! That's also why it's so expensive. Where to Find Deals on Used Screen Printing Equipment So this is second nature to me – but not everyone thinks about how much money they can save through used equipment. I've been hustling since I was old enough to realize money makes the world go 'round. So you have to balance acquiring the tools and the equipment you need in order to run your business properly with paying the lowest possible price. If you run out of cash, your business dies. In a small business, your cash is a finite resource. Do your due diligence – thoroughly research, inspect, test, and ask detailed questions about the equipment. Buying new might be easier and faster, but good used equipment ultimately offers the same value at a much lower cost. Everything runs and prints just as well as if it were new. Pretty much everything in my shop is used. You don't want to have bad equipment – and you need to have things that work well for a long time – but that doesn't mean that you should just buy new and call it finished. You’ve got to hunt for deals on used equipment, put in some work to find alternatives to expensive production equipment, and be ready to take advantage of connections you have. Nice furniture, a fancy office, brand new computers, and the latest printing equipment won’t win you any awards or make your screen printing any better.

#SILKSCREEN EQUIPMENT FOR SALE HOW TO#

Whether you are new to screen printing or just want to save a buck while you expand, learn how to save some serious cash. This is a comprehensive guide for buying used equipment for your screen printing shop.

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