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If you’ve ever spent time on Craigslist or other similar forums, you know it’s a mix of great deals, shady characters, and outright scams. You can find reasonable prices on used equipment and products, but it is a “buyer beware” situation. This is more true when it comes to sewer equipment. Craigslist is not the place to buy used sewer equipment.
Construction and repairs can be expensive, so it makes sense that people would turn to places like Craigslist to save some money. However, the building or sewer you are working on is a significant investment. The machine used for maintenance or repairs is probably not the best area to cut corners. You might save money today, but if the item fails, you could be left with a significant repair bill. Additionally (and more importantly), people can be injured and property can be damaged when sewer and plumbing equipment fail.
The same thing that makes Craigslist attractive is what makes it dangerous. The site isn’t heavily regulated, allowing people to make deals and offer items and services that may not be found elsewhere. Unfortunately, this also means Craigslist is full of scams, fake listings, or worse. Regarding sewer equip
ment, you need to be an intelligent consumer and protect yourself. Knowing what options are available is key.
There are options, such as Rock Rental, if you are looking for used sewer equipment. They are trustworthy and stand behind their product. But if you buy a piece of used equipment from an unscrupulous scammer, you can only guess what kind of junk you’ll get. When you’re looking for used sewer equipment, you need to know precisely what you’re getting, and it’s far too risky to buy it on Craigslist.
When you get a used jetter from someone online, they can tell you it works, even if underlying problems may damage the machine or cause it to break down. Worse still, if your equipment breaks, the previous owner isn’t obligated to help. Given this level of uncertainty, it’s often wise to budget $10,000 to $12,000 for repairs when buying an old unit online; you might not know the pump needs to be rebuilt until it’s already broken, and no one wants to be in that situation.
Sometimes, buying online from strangers can be worthwhile if it’s a rock-bottom deal, even given the potential for repairs. However, those instances are rare, and purchasing any used sewer equipment is a gamble. Ill-maintained or malfunctioning machinery can cause serious harm to operators, which should be considered when shopping online for pre-owned trucks and trailers.
On the other hand, buying used equipment from a dealership offers benefits you can’t get anywhere else. Purchasing from a reputable dealer ensures that the machine will be thoroughly tested and guaranteed to function correctly. You don’t need to worry about rebuilding the pump or replacing the blower if your machine came from a dealer. Dealers are knowledgeable about the equipment they sell. That knowledge means they’ll help with part and product care should you need it after the sale. This long-term relationship between dealerships and buyers ensures that if you need help with your used combination sewer cleaner or pre-owned jetter trailer later, your dealer can assist in getting you back up and running.
Sewage systems and equipment involve many parts, so even a single bad part can cause significant issues. You need to make sure what you buy meets your specifications. A cheap price on Craigslist can cost you much more in damage, repairs, and injuries.
As stated above, there are places where you can buy reliable and affordable used equipment. You can shop online or in person at sites like Rock Rental. Things you’ll find at Rock Rental that you won’t find on Craigslist or any other online forum include financing, rental options, and service and support.
Additionally, at Rock Equipment, you’ll find trust and reliability. Before we turn it over to the consumer, all vehicles and equipment at Rock Equipment are fully serviced and tested by certified mechanics. We want to make sure that what we sell is in great shape and up to the task. Once the sale is made, the service doesn’t stop there. Rock Equipment has a team of field service technicians available to help after the rental or purchase of the equipment, in the rare event that something goes wrong. The team can come to your location and provide any necessary maintenance or assistance.
We understand that sewer equipment isn’t something people can simply purchase at the drop of a hat, which is why Rock Equipment offers several financing options. You can choose from a traditional rental program, a fleet renewal program, a rent-to-purchase program, and an equipment leasing program. The sewer equipment experts at Rock Equipment want to ensure that you have the best equipment available, enabling you to do your best work. Contact Rock Rental today to learn more about our sewer equipment and financing programs.
