# Used Equipment Guides and Platform Comparisons

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

## Compare articles

- [Requip vs pressXchange](https://requipmarket.com/compare/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](https://requipmarket.com/compare/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.

## Guides

- [How to buy used industrial equipment](https://requipmarket.com/buyers-guide): Condition grades, inspections, freight, and common mistakes.
- [Used bindery equipment valuation](https://requipmarket.com/guides/used-bindery-print-equipment-valuation): How asking prices are set on cutters, folders, and binders.
- [Refurbished vs as-is bindery folders](https://requipmarket.com/guides/refurbished-vs-as-is-used-bindery-folder): When to pay for a rebuild and when as-is is the better buy.
- [How to buy a used Heidelberg SM 52](https://requipmarket.com/guides/how-to-buy-used-heidelberg-sm-52): 10-point inspection from the operator side of the press.
- [How to buy a used pallet wrapping machine](https://requipmarket.com/guides/how-to-buy-used-pallet-wrapping-machine): Turntable vs rotary-arm, film delivery, and throughput checks.
- [How to buy a used case erector/sealer](https://requipmarket.com/guides/how-to-buy-used-case-erector-sealer): Blank size range, tape vs hot melt, and line-speed fit.
- [Inspect a used Müller Martini perfect binder](https://requipmarket.com/guides/inspect-used-muller-martini-perfect-binder): Clamp, mill, and glue-pot checks before you travel.
- [Inspect a used Polar paper cutter](https://requipmarket.com/guides/inspect-used-polar-paper-cutter): Clamp pressure, backgauge, and safety-circuit checks.
- [Fair price for a used Polar paper cutter](https://requipmarket.com/guides/fair-price-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](https://requipmarket.com/guides/inspect-used-haas-cnc): Hours, controller, tool changer, and a test cut before you travel.
- [Inspect a used Hoshizaki ice machine](https://requipmarket.com/guides/inspect-used-hoshizaki-ice-machine): Harvest cycle, condenser, water quality, and production-rate checks.
- [Where to sell used print equipment](https://requipmarket.com/guides/where-to-sell-used-print-equipment): Sourced roundup of pressXchange, Exapro, Craigslist, Machinio, dealers, auctions, and Requip.