Of course it’s no secret that buying a pre-owned ultrasound machine can save you thousands of dollars, and even tens of thousands of dollars, when compared to buying a new machine. But what is sometimes forgotten is that you can also realize significant savings by purchasing used ultrasound probes, parts, accessories and printers. Just like with reconditioned machines, there are plenty of quality used ultrasound components out there that are tested and inspected to be as good as new, but without the new price.
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One of the many ultrasound models made by Mindray
In today’s economic climate, everyone is looking to save money in any way possible. If you are in the market for a pre-owned ultrasound machine, then you might want to consider a system made by a “lesser-known” manufacturer if price is an issue. When it comes to refurbished ultrasound machines you are probably familiar with names like GE, HP, Siemens, Toshiba and Philips, but there are plenty of others to choose from. In particular, you can often save money buying a used ultrasound machine that was originally manufactured by a Chinese company, like SIUI or Mindray. Even though both of those manufacturers have been around for decades, they are not as well known in the United States so prices tend to be lower, especially since models made by those companies had a lower original price to begin with.
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