Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Considerations Before Buying Shotcrete Equipment

By Eula Nichols


Before acquiring shotcrete equipment you should make several considerations. These will help you get the best equipment and at the best prices. The history of the company manufacturing and selling it should be checked. Ask if there are any client complaints before and how they were solved. It is good to check several companies and make comparisons before settling on one. Price is just one of the factors to look at when it comes to buying such equipments.

The firms' past needs to be thoroughly checked before signing any deal. Always confirm if there is any after sales service for the customers whenever they get problems with the equipment. And ask how they handle returns of bad products after selling. And in the research process, note that a company with many returns of products have poor quality. Avoid such companies if you can.

The standard of quality you have in mind is very important. The seller should be able to meat or surpass your standard of expected quality in every way. A company that has good products will just stand out from the crowd and it will not be difficult to find such. Customer reviews and referrals are always there if the product is excellent. Make deep comparison of various companies based on customer reviews and customers service, quality among other factors.

As much as cost is a major factoring anything we buy, there are always other important factors to consider. The staff working in the company should be experienced enough to give you the quality you want. Those with very low operational costs most probably have very poor quality products and you should avoid such.

Always ask for a receipt for every purchase you make. This will save you a lot when it comes to repairs, returns or any other issue regarding the item purchased. Avoid those that don't issue receipts for sales as you are being left exposed. There is no claim you can make if you cannot prove you bought the item from them, even in a court of law.

A good and confident supplier should be able to give you a list of their previous customers. This can help you get more reviews and ask more questions about durability and general performance of the item. This list should be genuine customers and not family members just for formality. Call them to confirm all that you are told by the sales man.

Ask for any guarantee before buying any items or contracting any service. This will cover you as long as it is in writing at the time you are buying the item. If the company is of good repute, they will offer you a warranty since their business will be insured for that, if not then you better move on to safety. If there is no warranty or guaranty, you are being taken for a ride so look for another company.

The shotcrete equipment you are buying should have a name and history in the market so as to be safe. Some may sell you item that are yet to be tested in the market and this is not a good thing. Evaluate the companies one by one to get the best. This may take a long time but it is better than buying a poor quality item.




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