Friday, August 23, 2013

Vineyard Equipment - The Challenges Involved When Buying In California

By Dennis Felton


If you are based in the state of California and if you are planning to buy a vineyard equipment in the area, you might find the task pretty challenging. Here are some of the reasons why:

The level of difficulty of finding a highly qualified distributor - California, as we know it, is one of the biggest states in the country and finding a good vineyard equipment dealer could present some challenges, including on whether or not it is advantageous for you logistically. So, as you start building your list of prospects, keep in mind that a thorough examination of the distributors' profiles is absolutely necessary.

Suggestion: aside from getting recommendations from the local community, conducting your own research before buying a vineyard equipment (e.g. utility vehicles, tractors) must be done. You can begin checking your prospects' background on the Internet, where you can find some good honest reviews. With this, you are able to trim your list down to the most qualified until you arrive to the best choice.

The competition - the competition among distributors might put some confusion in you part; some might give deceiving product info just to convince you to buy their items. This scenario is common to places where competition is high. So, you need to be careful when as well when it comes to this, especially with California.

Recommendation: request for a list of recommended dealers from reputable entities or individuals who are proven experts in this particular field. The official site of the state of California provides a list of approved companies in the area so make sure you check the site. You can also check other information such as those from Better Business Bureau to find good prospects.

The price - while the state of California is not the most expensive in the USA, we cannot deny the fact that the prices of many utility vehicles in the area can be pretty high, most especially if you do not have enough buying knowledge. The demand for these items as well as the general lifestyle in the area are considered some of the factors. So, get the best deal possible, arm yourself with more knowledge about the products for you to pick one to your advantage.

Recommendation: make product comparison by investigating the list of prices provided by your prospects. Knowing the factory price can also help you to weigh on whether or not the distributors' (the market price) price list is justifiable or not.

Used versus new - another yet challenging task you may face is whether you really need to buy a used equipment or just settle with a brand new item. Realize that buying a used vineyard equipment can save you some good amount of money but can also bring some drawbacks such as equipment performance and lifespan.

Recommendation: consider how long do you intend to use the equipment versus its expected lifespan. Are you planning to use it long term or just in a short course project. If your project is long term, buying a used equipment might not be practical as you might end up buying another equipment again if it does not work according to your expected duration.




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