Used Equipment Guides and Platform Comparisons

Guides and platform comparisons for people buying or selling used production equipment.

Platform comparisons

Requip vs pressXchange — pressXchange is a dedicated used-print marketplace that says it reaches 350,000 potential buyers in 195 countries (its claim) and charges a flat listing fee (amount not published) with no commission. Requip has no commission; first listing free.
Requip vs Exapro — Exapro has no upfront fee listed; commission only if it sells. The standard rate is 15% (min. €1,000); dealers with 10+ active products pay 10% once Exapro validates you as a reseller. Requip has no commission; first listing free.

How to buy used industrial equipment — Condition grades, inspections, freight, and common mistakes.
Used bindery equipment valuation — How asking prices are set on cutters, folders, and binders.
Refurbished vs as-is bindery folders — When to pay for a rebuild and when as-is is the better buy.
How to buy a used Heidelberg SM 52 — 10-point inspection from the operator side of the press.
How to buy a used pallet wrapping machine — Turntable vs rotary-arm, film delivery, and throughput checks.
How to buy a used case erector/sealer — Blank size range, tape vs hot melt, and line-speed fit.
Inspect a used Müller Martini perfect binder — Clamp, mill, and glue-pot checks before you travel.
Inspect a used Polar paper cutter — Clamp pressure, backgauge, and safety-circuit checks.
Fair price for a used Polar paper cutter — How to read a live asking range — not a sold-comp — on Polar 92/115/137 cutters.
Inspect a used Haas CNC — Hours, controller, tool changer, and a test cut before you travel.
Inspect a used Hoshizaki ice machine — Harvest cycle, condenser, water quality, and production-rate checks.
Where to sell used print equipment — Sourced roundup of pressXchange, Exapro, Craigslist, Machinio, dealers, auctions, and Requip.

Also on the resources hub: glossary, inspection checklists, market snapshot, and the cost calculator.