How to buy refurbished lab equipment

Certified-refurbished instruments can cut capital cost 40–70% versus new, with comparable reliability when sourced correctly.

Checklist before you commit

• Functional test report: insist on documented performance against original specs.
• Refurbishment scope: what was replaced, recalibrated, or only cleaned?
• Warranty: a meaningful parts-and-labour warranty separates a refurbisher from a reseller.
• Consumables and support: confirm parts, software licences and service are still available for the model.
• Installation & IQ/OQ: for regulated labs, factor in qualification on arrival.

How lab2date handles this

Every unit is inspected, the supplier stays anonymous, and logistics, payment protection and warranty are coordinated through lab2date — so you transact with one accountable party, not an unknown third party.