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Should I Buy a Used Scissor Lift or Aerial Lift On eBay?
What about aerial lifts and scissor lifts? Seems far-fetched, right? Actually, there are a growing number of companies and individuals who buy & sell a used scissor lift them on eBay every day.
As of this blog, there are currently 124 boom lifts up for auction on eBay. The lifts can be categorized by Make, Type, Model Year, Platform Height, Condition and other attributes. For the person who has a limited budget and knows exactly what they want, buying a an eBay scissor lift online makes a lot of sense.
Or does it?

What to Look for When Busing a Used Scissor Lift on eBay

The old adage “caveat emptor” (“buyer beware” in Latin) should never be ignored, and that’s especially true when purchasing a lift for thousands of dollars online. So should you consider eBay as a legitimate marketplace for your next aerial lift or boom lift?
Absolutely – but make sure you check the following things first:

Seller rating

Every eBay seller has a percentage rating, based on sale history, positive feedback, reputation, etc. Go with a buyer with a least a 95% rating. Setting your standards high will help to ensure that the eBay scissor lift you’re considering buying is exactly how it is described online, and is worth the asking price

Conduct a personal inspection, if you can

If you’re in Massachusetts and your $20,000 boom lift is in California, it’s probably not a good idea (just think how much shipping costs would be). But for local buyers and sellers, eBay can save a ton of time and hassle. It is becoming very popular to sell all sorts of items on eBay for distance and local prospective buyers especially because people can sell items directly to the buyer and not have to go through a third party. This means less hassle for both you and the seller, and a better price. With that being said, we suggest looking to eBay for a used scissor lift in your local area and when you find something you like, contacting the seller to ask to come and inspect the equipment yourself.

Auction terms

Is there any state sales tax involved, for out-of-state purchases? Is any hand money required to hold the lift? What about insurance considerations? Online purchases are no different than traditional ones; stay informed, and you’ll end up with a dependable piece of machinery. Just because you may snag a great deal on a used scissor lift, doesn’t mean that you won’t end up paying full price for it down the road in taxes and insurance if you don’t do your homework first.
The way people purchase aerial lifts and boom lifts is always evolving – and so are OSHA standards and regulations. With the new year approaching, is your company prepared to stay on top of all the legislative changes? Do they even impact your business? If you’re unsure, it helps to have an expert like quentinlift.com around. We know all about OSHA, and our training is designed to keep your workplace productive and safe. We offer aerial work platform training, scissor lift instruction, fall prevention classes and much more.
Once you have the perfect eBay scissor lift at the perfect price, you need trained workers to operate it!
 

How Can Scissor Lift Training Help You Make the Right Purchase?

Although it may not seem like it, completing comprehensive scissor lift training before buying a used scissor lift at auction on eBay can help you make a better decision and get the most for your money. That’s because, a trained operator has a trained eye and knows exactly what to look for when inspecting an eBay scissor lift, both for safety reasons, potential repairs, and operational efficacy. It’s not going to help you in your business if you purchase a used scissor lift without this precise inspection, only to realize that the “great deal” you got was in vain—due to malfunctioning, worn out parts that need to be completely replaced. In addition to money wasted, it also isn’t safe to drive an eBay scissor lift that needs way more work and repair than you realized. Doing so can put you or another employee’s life at risk.
You can avoid the risk of wasting a lot of money on a low-quality scissor lift, prevent having to shell out thousands more dollars right away for costly repairs and replacements, and avoid the ultimate price of your life when operating on an unsafe lift.
 
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If you have any questions about our scissor lift or aerial lift fall protection training, give us a call at 0086-531-88029300. Thanks for considering us for your scissor lift purchasing and training.