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Financing
There may be several financing options to help you acquire
ultrasound machines, including outright purchase, traditional
leasing, and others. Some ultrasound machine dealers offer
other plans such as short-term (monthly or even daily
flat-fee) rentals. Some ultrasound machine dealers offer
trade-in credit for the purchase and may even include
upgrades over the life of the contract.
New
vs. Used
When purchasing an ultrasound machine for your organization,
you may have the choice of buying/leasing new or refurbished
equipment. Depending on the company and ultrasound machine
manufacturer, you may have the option of buying/leasing
through a dealer or direct from the manufacturer. Refurbished
ultrasound machines typically come with similar warranties
and service plans that come with new ultrasound machine.
Warranty/Service
Plans
Since ultrasound machine is sophisticated machinery, it
is important to make sure that maintenance and repairs
are considered in the overall value proposition. Most
ultrasound machine comes with normal warranties, although
these might be different for new and refurbished ultrasound
machines. Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure
you understand exactly what will be covered and how. You
don't want to find out after the fact that you only thought
you had coverage.
Training
Unless you and your staff are already proficient in the
operation of your new ultrasound machine, you'll want
to make sure that training is part of the overall package.
Make sure to understand what training will be provided,
both initially and on an on-going basis.
How
to find the best ultrasound machine for you
Finding ultrasound machine online is a great way to research
and compare several types and models of ultrasound machines
and related products. Online shopping can also be a lot
more convenient and efficient than driving across and
around town in person or having multiple sales meetings
with different vendors. In addition to the above considerations,
you might want to keep in mind the following items as
you evaluate your options:
Price-
of course, price should be a consideration for any purchase
you make, including ultrasound machines. All other things
being equal, it usually makes sense to go with the service
that offers the lowest price. However, don't make price
your only criteria for choosing the best ultrasound machine
dealer; make sure to consider total cost of ownership
in your calculations.
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