Are you thinking about buying a machine at auction or directly from the original owner? Before you "take that deal,” check with the machine’s manufacturer! Here are a few really important things you should look into first:

1. Can you still get parts for it? Here at Castle, we stock lots of older model parts, and though our machines do last for decades, sometimes we have to discontinue parts because we can no longer source quality components. 
2. Will the manufacturer still provide service and/or technical support? Sometimes we see machines – from a variety of manufacturers – whose original product introduction date is far earlier than what most manufacturers can provide support on. 
3. Do you want to risk inheriting the previous owner’s problems? This is especially true of machinery bought at auction, where you’ll get limited – if any – service history. We like to think that machine owners everywhere are diligent about maintenance and service but realistically, that is not the case in most used machinery sales.

If you’re thinking of buying a used Castle machine or assembly table, Castle will provide you with the same world-class customer support that we do to our customers! We still recommend that you check with us before you buy a used Castle machine. Otherwise, you might be getting a “good deal” on an unusable machine, or end up buying a machine that won’t have a very long service life due to parts obsolescence.

Lastly, because Castle machines hold their value REALLY well, you should compare the cost of buying new, with our full warranty and current promotions, before you buy a used Castle product.