Lasers are used in a variety of industrial applications, but can be expensive; if you're looking to avoid the cost of a brand new models, look for pre-owned lasers for sale online. Used equipment always carries with it the risk of breaking down or not working quite as well as a new product, but if you check out the past record and custom guarantees of suppliers of used lasers before making a purchase, you can end up with both a fully functional laser and a heavier wallet.

Used laser suppliers often fully refurbish or remanufacture used products in addition to selling new lasers. If you want to be sure you're buying a quality pre-owned laser, look to a qualified laser repair or manufacturing service. On the other hand, you can use an online marketplace to buy lasers directly from previous owners. You have a lot of options when searching for a used laser for sale:

1. Purchase refurbished lasers for marking, inscribing and metalworking applications.
2. Find used laser suppliers offering laser repair services.
3. Buy or sell used and refurbished lasers in an online marketplace.
   

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find used lasers for metalworking

Lasers are an integral tool in the metalworking industry, used for cutting, engraving and inscribing products used in the automotive, electronics and tooling industries. Search for used laser dealers specializing in your own industrial field.

I recommend: Hai Tech Lasers manufactures and sells both new and used laser engraving systems. Westbrook Engineering has a convenient online catalog with photos and technical specs for its line of new and used metalworking laser equipment.

Contact sellers of used lasers providing repair services

When you're looking for a pre-owned laser for sale, you want to be sure you buy a product that will give you your money's worth. If a used laser supplier offers laser repair services as well as reconditioned equipment, you know they're likely a great source for used lasers since business revolves around repairing them.

I recommend: Evergreen Laser offers a variety of laser remanufacturing services and stocks a large inventory of laser systems. Nashua Industrial Laser sells used and rebuilt laser systems and will also repair your broken equipment.

Sell or purchase used lasers online

Online marketplaces are a great way to find a wide variety of cheap and refurbished laser equipment. If you've got a run-down model that you want to get rid of and are also looking for replacement used lasers for sale, look to a website that functions as an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of used industrial equipment.

I recommend: Surplus Record has a vast online directory of used and refurbished equipment and machinery, including used lasers. Their listings are regularly updated and offer pictures and detailed descriptions of many products. GreasyMachines.com is a surplus asset management company with a large inventory of used equipment. Use the search function on their website to find the pre-owned laser your business is looking for.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Buying used lasers is always riskier than buying new equipment, but decent research of the used laser supplier along with a good product warranty can ensure your business ends up with a great refurbished product.