Office Equipment Bristol

If you are buying office furniture, such as chairs, desks or filing cabinets, check for flaws, scratches, tears or discolouration. Don't choose furniture that is dark and drab - it is hardly going to inspire creativity and boost motivation. Read more.
Premier Office Solutions Ltd
0117 920 0160
Great George St
Bristol
1st D'Zine Systems Ltd
0117 300 9292
5.19 The PaintworksArnos Vale
Bristol
Bristol Office Products
0117 968 5016
47 WoodleazeSea Mills
Bristol
DESKING SEATING & STORAGE
0117 957 1415
Staple Hill
Bristol
Business Designs Ltd
0117 937 2540
Lodge RoadWick
Bristol
George S Elworthy & Co.Ltd
0117 973 7252
185 Redland Rd
Bristol
Braley Office Furniture
0117 952 5333
Crofts End RoadFishponds
Bristol
Interchange Services Ltd
0117 908 2468
Unit 1-2 Dixon Rd
Bristol
BRISTOL BUSINESS SUPPLIES
0117 982 0892
Third WayAvonmouth
Bristol
Home & Living UK
01633 290249
Unit 14, Leeway Industrial Estate
Newport
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Office Equipment

Purchase Second-Hand Equipment for Your Business

Whether you're just starting out in business or need to upgrade your office facilities - finding the right equipment at the right price can be difficult. If cash flow is tight, it is unlikely that you will be able to afford brand-new, top of the range office furniture, computers, copiers or telephone systems.

One option is to buy second-hand equipment. Prices will usually be a lot lower than buying new equipment, however, cheaper goods can be a trade-off with reliability.

There are a number of questions to consider before purchasing second-hand equipment:

How does it look?

If you are buying office furniture, such as chairs, desks or filing cabinets, check for flaws, scratches, tears or discolouration. Don't choose furniture that is dark and drab - it is hardly going to inspire creativity and boost motivation.

Similarly, if you are looking to buy PCs, printers or copiers, make sure that you carefully check the equipment for any signs of dents or damage. A dent could indicate that the machine has been dropped, and could lower its product life expectancy.

Does it work?

This may sound obvious, but can often be overlooked in the 'excitement' of finding a bargain. You need to methodically test every piece of equipment you are buying - from the adjustment levers on the chairs to the quality of type on the printer.

Is it easy to fix?

Ideally your second-hand equipment will still be under warranty and, at least in the short term, you won't have to worry about maintenance costs.

Of course, this is not always the case when buying second hand, so you need to make sure that the equipment is not obsolete (therefore making parts and repair near impossible), that spare parts are easily obtained, replaced and are not charged at exorbitant prices.

Is it too cheap?

Be wary of very low prices - if you know what the second-hand value should be then don't go too far below that level. It's not much of a bargain if its downtime is longer than its uptime!

Buying from auctions

Bankruptcy auctions are one of the best sources of inexpensive office equipment and furnishings. If you've never been to an auction before, drag along a friend who knows the procedures and bid away. You may be surprised by the high quality goods on offer, all at a price considerably lower than that of second-hand shops.

Online auctions are also a great place to land new and second-hand bargains - visit www.auctionguide.com for more information.

Buying from liquidators

While liquidators' prices are typically not as low as buying direct from auctions (they often buy equipment from bankruptcy auctions themselves!), they do have the advantages of offering a wider selection of items, providing installation assistance, offering technical support, and guaranteeing an agreed level of performance.

Look for local liquidators in the Yellow Pages or search the net.

Buying from second-hand shops

Browsing in a second-hand shop may seem like the more conven...

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