You should do a search on these online sellers for specific equipment you are interested, such as monitors, defibrillators, or imaging equipment. Searching more than one online site at once can help you to find competitive prices and the best deals on used medical equipment.
Many medical facilities will advertise their used equipment online on sites that sell medical equipment. You may want to do a search on these sites for medical facilities in your area who are advertising their equipment for sale.
Try to be specific about what types of medical equipment you are looking for when you talk to healthcare providers. If you are looking for a specific wheelchair model, for example, you may ask your doctor if he knows of any healthcare providers who might be willing to sell a used version of the wheelchair.
You should also contact the seller directly through the contact info provided and ask for more detail on the equipment to determine its condition and if it is what you’re looking for. Starting a conversation with the seller about the item can allow you to feel more comfortable about buying used medical equipment online and ensure you know exactly what you are buying from the seller.
Wheelchairs Anaesthesia machines Surgical tables Defibrillators Ventilators Infusion and syringe pumps Patient monitors Incubators Infant warmers Surgical microscopes EKG machines
Cleaning the equipment will ensure it is in selling shape and will look appealing in advertisements. It is also easier to assess how used the equipment is when it is clean and looking its best. You may then factor in its level of use in your pricing of the equipment when you sell it.
Use a good digital camera to get several clear shots of the equipment. You may want to have someone use the equipment as you photograph it so you can show that the equipment is in good working condition. Photograph the equipment against a solid white background so it is easy to see the equipment in the images. The images should only show the equipment and no other clutter or items, especially if the other items are not for sale. Use good lighting to it is easy to view the equipment and use a high resolution for the images so they will look good in your online advertisements. When photographing the equipment, it’s important that you also note any damages or issues with the equipment in the advertisement. You should take pictures of any damages on the equipment so you can be completely honest and forthcoming in the ads for the equipment.
You can also search online forums that relate to a certain disability and post equipment that may be useful for individuals with that disability in the forums. This way, you are advertising directly to individuals who may be the most interested in the equipment.
Some medical equipment shops can also refurbish broken equipment and turn damaged equipment into sellable equipment. This may save your damaged medical equipment from the charity shop or the dump and allow you to still turn a small profit from the equipment.
It’s a good idea to contact the facilities before you bring any equipment to their door, as you do not want to hail large equipment there only be told they are not interested. Be sure to send the facilities photographs and descriptions of each item or piece of equipment so they have a good sense of the condition of the equipment.
Keep in mind there are many resale shops for medical equipment online with a large amount of inventory and a solid customer base. You may want to distinguish your medical equipment shop by specializing in several popular items or on the needs of a specific medical community.
