Nothing wrong buying used

[WillS]

I just picked up another 3 crb machines from Craigslist, ebay, and another source in Philadelphia, spending less than 3,000$. Nothing wrong with buying used in my opinion. I'm up to 11 machines, 7 constantly being used and the rest for back up as carpet cleaning is the largest part of our biz.

Just seen a BrushPro (even though not my choice or crb yet) go on eBay for $1,400. Carpet cleaners go out of business everyday trying to unload these. If you don't have the bank roll that some of these guys do (or pretend to) going used is the way to do it. Running these machines almost 6 to 8 hours a day and have had them break down maybe once a year due to new gears needed. This cost is usually around $400 to replace gears/belts.

Just a helpful tip for someone starting out or working on ways to grow in the low moisture part of our business!

 

[Desk Jockey]

If I can get good quality used I will buy used first. If there isn't any available I buy new.

I'm picky about used though, I don't want other peoples junk.

 

[WillS]

If I can get good quality used I will buy used first. If there isn't any available I buy new.

I'm picky about used though, I don't want other peoples junk.

Yep. Should point that out. You don't want machines with highly noticeable scratches, etc. Look through the pictures, or have the seller send you a video of the machine. I usually ask they run it on carpet during the video so I can hear how the motor and gears sound. When we first started out 3 years ago, we bought our first CRBs for around $1,200 a piece. That was 2 of them. Normally, new, these would be around $2600. If you are starting with a lower budget, look for the deals!

Just buying a machine once from a guy online, found out her rebuilds CRBs. I now order them directly from him when he gets them in for less than $800.

BTW: I'm talking about CRBs, 175s, etc. I don't own any TM's so I don't know the risk or what purchasing those new.

 

[Cleanworks]

Got a 10 inch and 15 inch Brush Pro for $2200. Hardly used, came with all attachments and extra brushes. I am a craigslist junkie.

 

[Zee]

Will, do you have videos of your cleaning procedures? On dirty carpet...

 

[Old Coastie]

If I can get good quality used I will buy used first. If there isn't any available I buy new.

I'm picky about used though, I don't want other peoples junk.

Wouldn't touch a straight line like that for a week in Hawaii.

 

[Desk Jockey]

 

[Nate The Great]

One mans junk is another woman's treasure....... Let me tell you!

 

[Desk Jockey]

WELL, my junk isn't xactly a treasure...more entertainment. Uhhh for me.

 

[Cleanworks]

Yep. Should point that out. You don't want machines with highly noticeable scratches, etc. Look through the pictures, or have the seller send you a video of the machine. I usually ask they run it on carpet during the video so I can hear how the motor and gears sound. When we first started out 3 years ago, we bought our first CRBs for around $1,200 a piece. That was 2 of them. Normally, new, these would be around $2600. If you are starting with a lower budget, look for the deals!

Just buying a machine once from a guy online, found out her rebuilds CRBs. I now order them directly from him when he gets them in for less than $800.

BTW: I'm talking about CRBs, 175s, etc. I don't own any TM's so I don't know the risk or what purchasing those new.

Buying a used tm is just like buying a used car. Get a mechanic to check it out before you buy because it is usually an "as is" sale and the moment the other guy has your money in his hot, greedy palm, the problem is now yours. Having said that, I have never owned a new truckmount, I keep recycling old ones.

 

[Desk Jockey]

LOL

I've never bought a used TM. Ron if you were closer you could buy my used TM's.

 

[Cleanworks]

I'll keep it in mind, i've got one for sale right now and if it goes, i'll be in the market for something with an exhaust hx or another pto unit

 

[Desk Jockey]

I have a few Prochem Performers only used once a month on Sunday....by my great great grandma. I need a new Everest and that little Prochem gurl won't let me win one. ; )

 

[Cleanworks]

Are you wanting to dual wand with the everest?

 

[steve_64]

Loving my new 2002 WM!

 

[Desk Jockey]

Are you wanting to dual wand with the everest?

No not really. Big jobs we just send more trucks.

I don't like buying machines so I want it to last. Its big and water cooled, it should last longer than I do.

 

[Cleanworks]

I had a demo of the Everest last fall with Tim Baker. Awesome machine but a little overkill for the single wand unit. You will get the same results with the Apex. Still water cooled and will have the same life expectancy. Save you few bucks.

 

[Cleanworks]

Loving my new 2002 WM!

Nice machine. A little better than the Bane I bet

 

[Desk Jockey]

I had a demo of the Everest last fall with Tim Baker. Awesome machine but a little overkill for the single wand unit. You will get the same results with the Apex. Still water cooled and will have the same life expectancy. Save you few bucks.

I ran it in Aptos a couple years ago and in Atlanta last month. Go big or go home!

 

[Cleanworks]

Then buy an aerotech

 

[steve_64]

Nice machine. A little better than the Bane I bet

Its set up to run three wands but I probably wont run two very often. Not untill I get more hose anyway.
I can see Genny doing upholstery down the road.

 

[dealtimeman]

Then buy an aerotech

He doesn't have it in him.

 

[Desk Jockey]

He doesn't have it in him.

You can say that again! I don't want it in me.

Seriously, maybe if I were an owner op. But ain't no fookin way am I gonna pay 100k and hand the keys over to some kid to run. No fookin way....no fookin way....no fookin way...no fookin way.

Sorry I got stuck.

 

[dealtimeman]

Spartan with a butler 90k?

 

[Desk Jockey]

I know once you go past your fingers and your toes, you struggle with ciphering.

So let me hep a feller out here. 33 for Everest, 35 for Spartan full loaded. uhh lemme see ya'll seem to be a bit OFF!

 

[dealtimeman]

Plus the special tax for special fellers?

 

[Desk Jockey]

LOL



I knows I's special, said so on the bus I rode to skool ever day.

 

[Cleanworks]

I know once you go past your fingers and your toes, you struggle with ciphering.

So let me hep a feller out here. 33 for Everest, 35 for Spartan full loaded. uhh lemme see ya'll seem to be a bit OFF!

for that price, you might as well go for it. Things seem to be a lot cheaper in Kansas.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Thats what I paid for the last two Spartans. My Prochem distributor quoted me that without even getting serious. If he can't do better on price, maybe I can get something else thrown in.

 

[Cleanworks]

We just had a guy here pay over $60,000 for a 2 year old Savanna and a brand new Legend.