[labnetwork] Used/refurbished fab equipment suppliers

[David Carlson]

Hi all,
Thank you so much for the advice and recommendations! I'm glad to hear there are some non-sleazy suppliers out there. It sounds like there are lots of awful experiences with CAE. Perhaps there are grounds for some sort of class action suit...

David
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You might also consider Moov, Fabsurplus, Bridgetronic, or even Bid-service.




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Hi David,



I have heard exactly the same thing and more about CAE.  I’ve also heard selling to them has been a real trial for some.



On a brighter note, we have bought from and sold to Class one in the past and they were excellent even sending technicians to us to pack up the equipment.

https://www.classoneequipment.com/



Kind regards

Mark





Mark Chiappa

NTNU NanoLab

K1-111

Sem Sælansdsvei 14

7034 Trondheim







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Subject: [labnetwork] Used/refurbished fab equipment suppliers

Hello Labnetwork,

We're looking for recommendations for sellers of used and refurbished fab equipment. Are there any vendors you've had good experiences with?



Also, a word of warning:

We purchased a used benchtop tool in as-is condition with CAE Online and it has been a truly horrible experience. Despite paying in full a year ago, we have still not received our equipment, nor even a ship date, and their staff and management are extremely unhelpful or willing to refund our money. We have never encountered such customer-hostile policies before. Please don't fall for their boasting about being the world's leading supplier of used fab equipment!



Best regards,

David




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