We often get asked this simple question yet the answer is usually complex, and leads to more questions from us. The reasons for performing an appraisal of ag equipment can vary tremendously. Each situation is unique therefor it becomes vary important to treat every situation uniquely. We at Machinery Scope know how important getting appropriate values for […]
Used 2009 Skid Steer, 2000hrs, Cab/ Heat/ AC, Joysticks, $29,900 How many times have you posted or seen a description like this on Tractor House, Machine Finder, or Fastline followed by ten, twenty, or thirty more that look exactly the same? Is there anything that you can do to make your listing “pop out” to a […]
When Should You Have Your Ag Equipment Appraised? There are times in every farmers life when you will need to make difficult decisions about your farm operation. You might have to decide how to fairly pass the farm to the next generation, or you might have to dissolve a partnership or form a corporation. These […]
The Risk of Buying and Selling Used Farm Equipment If you are dealer or a private party, buying and selling used farm equipment can be a risky business for your bottom line. One thing that all parties involved agree on, is that no one wants to pay for a repair once the deal has been made. So […]
“New” Recently we started a series of blog posts on the features and benefits of our Service Plans (extended warranties). In the first post we concentrated on The Basics, giving a brief overview of the features that all of our plans share. In this post we are going to break down the pros and cons of […]