Would you buy a pre-owned mass spectrometer?

Where are you from
Europe?
America?
Asia?
Other?
Are you in
Industry?
Academia/Government?
What is the size of your employer?
1-20 people
21-200 people
200-1000 people
>1000 people
Would you principally consider buying a used/pre-owned mass spectrometer/LCMS system?
Yes
No
What would be your prime reasons to be reluctant with purchasing a pre-owned mass spectrometer?
It's usually an older model
Who supports it in the future?
Will I be able to get spare parts?
Who will do the installation?
Will I be able to get warranty?
Where would you look for a pre-owned mass spectrometer?
Google/Bing/etc.
Ebay
Dedicated lab equipment websites (LabExchange, LabX, etc.)
Specific dealers (MS Vision, etc.)
What would be your most likely search phrase when looking for a used instrument?
Would you search generic ("mass spectrometer") or specific (e.g. "Exploris 240")
Generic
Specific
Which services would you expect to get when buying a used LC-MS system?
Shipment included
Installation included
Familiarization included
Warranty included
After sales support available
If all of the above would be available like with a new instrument, would it become more likely that you consider buying a pre-owned system?
Yes
No
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