Shipping and Delivery Options
Although buying used equipment online from a large site like Smith&Greene will facilitate your delivery and shipping options, buying from small dealers may present some problems. If your seller is not in your city, it may be difficult to coordinate a delivery or even to agree on available options. Sometimes, bringing in a third party is a comfortable decision for everyone. RedRoller.com has a wide variety of options available for shipping and provides a real-time rate and pickup/delivery schedule for most all major carriers.
Once buyer and seller have agreed on the procedure and division of expenses, it will be time to schedule a pickup and/or delivery. For the smaller operator who is buying something within driving distance, something like U-Haul might provide the kind of flexibility and budget that appeals. A larger establishment might choose to hire profesional movers locally or through a website like Movers.com
Whatever is agreed upon by buyer and seller, both parties should make themselves available throughout the delivery window in case any problems should arise. Never have an underling accept or sign for used equipment. The person who is paying for the delivery should be on hand when it arrives, whenever possible. It is also advisable to have the head chef or dining room manager on hand to witness the delivery and inspect the merchandise as it arrives. It is much easier to put something back on a truck right away than it is to send it back later.
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