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When obtaining Test and Measurement Equipment there are many factors involved in the decision making process. Below are some considerations to assist you in making a favorable buying decision. The categories for purchasing T&M equipment can be considered as follows: New, Used and Refurbished. Therefore the focus of this article is on “refurbished equipment.” * Consider Your Vendor: * Consider Warranty: * Consider Right of Return: * Consider Packing and Shipping Methods: According to Frost & Sullivan, the estimated size of the North American used test and measurement equipment market was $446 million in 2004 and is estimated to grow to $654 million by 2011. Buying refurbished test equipment has moved into the mainstream as compared to 15 years ago. Refurbished first is now a primary acquisition strategy for companies of all sizes…from the world’s largest commercial and defense contractors, to mid size commercial electronics and RF companies, and vertically down to smaller, entrepreneurial wireless R&D companies and subcontractors. The current economic climate as of the date of this article actually favors buyer and budget awareness for refurbished equipment - especially high dollar test equipment such as spectrum analyzers. Phil Vogel - the author of this article hopes the information presented is found useful and helps with your next test equipment purchase. Phil Vogel has been involved in the electronic (as well as test & measurement) industry for over 2 decades and currently serves as the business development manager for Test Equipment Connection. Memberships include: IEEE, A2LA, SBE, SMPTE, SCTE
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