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Considering a used 40´´ 6-color press—sight unseen.
February 28, 2008

Question: We’re ready to step up to our first 40´´ 6-color press and are considering buying a used, 10-year-old press sight unseen, with no press test. 

Answer: There is a difference between taking a calculated risk and a gamble. This sounds like a big gamble. Let’s first consider your experience. Moving from small-format presses to a 40” is a big jump. If you were purchasing a new or a used press from a manufacturer, you’d negotiate or pay for training—both prior to installation as well as training onsite.
As for purchasing sight unseen and with no press test, this is a big-time gamble. I have seen so many ‘deals’ that were just plain junk and heartache.
If you need to purchase used, try to purchase a press five years old or newer. And purchase it from a reputable dealer or manufacturer. Press-test the press at its current location and then again on your floor. 

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Posted by Ray Prince on February 28, 2008 | Comments (0)