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Topic: How do you find used kitchen equipment?
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Ira
Member Posts: 761
From:Between Klamath Falls & Ashland, Southern Oregon
Registered: Jun 99
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posted March 02, 2002 11:47 PM
   
We all know how outrageously expensive new kitchen equipment is. Does anybody have any suggestions on how I might go about starting a search for major and minor kitchen equipment?For example, I'm interested in finding a professional sized smoker, a sheeter, some catering equipment, and pastry tools (from small tools to wedding cake pans and accessories). Ira Krizo IP: Logged |
mfritzkapps
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posted March 07, 2002 11:15 AM
One of the supply stores here in St. Paul sells used equipment. Especially the bigger stuff. Warming tables, mixers, etc. Also dishes and serving pieces. MAybe call your local suppliers and see if they have a used section (Hey, with how many restaurants fail, there has to be a lot of good used equipment out there) IP: Logged |
kelly
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posted January 08, 2003 11:02 AM
hello, the classifieds, also in classifieds businesses for sale.where are you located? any good equipment dealer should be able to give some leadsIP: Logged |
Ira
Member Posts: 761
From:Between Klamath Falls & Ashland, Southern Oregon
Registered: Jun 99
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posted January 08, 2003 01:48 PM
Hi! Thanks for the advice. I actually did find a very good supplier in San Diego, California, which is only about an hour drive South of here. I never thought to look in the classifieds though.IP: Logged |
Tim
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posted January 08, 2003 04:37 PM
Hello Ira,
I find that the local sales reps for my food suppliers are usually quite knowlegdeable about where to find new and used equipment.
Good luck. quote:
Originally posted by Ira:
We all know how outrageously expensive new kitchen equipment is. Does anybody have any suggestions on how I might go about starting a search for major and minor kitchen equipment?For example, I'm interested in finding a professional sized smoker, a sheeter, some catering equipment, and pastry tools (from small tools to wedding cake pans and accessories). Ira Krizo
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x chef boy x
Member Posts: 3
From:hydepark, NY
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted February 11, 2003 09:19 PM
ask reps for info on places that are closing, sometimes they auction off old stuff. But thoes are hard to come by. Depends on what your looking for.IP: Logged |
Gordon
Member Posts: 11
From:Auckland, New Zealand
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted February 15, 2003 02:33 AM
Hi Ira,
I know of a couple of places here that you can get 2nd hand equipment and with the exchange rate they will be cheaper. The only problem will be the shipping cost. If I can help give me a call
Blessings
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Ira
Member Posts: 761
From:Between Klamath Falls & Ashland, Southern Oregon
Registered: Jun 99
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posted February 15, 2003 11:46 AM
Thanks. I've seen shipping costs for large items before, and shipping them half way around the world would probably cost more than the equipment itself.Still there might be a possibility that it would be less expensive. Do these companies have websites by chance? IP: Logged |
Robin
Member Posts: 3
From:Sturgis, MI USA
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted March 20, 2003 08:43 PM
You can always try Ebay. I've purchased pans, dishware and utensils through their auctions, all with great results. If you're looking for large equipment you may only want to look at things in your area that you could go and inspect first.IP: Logged |
HASHI
Member Posts: 124
From:raleigh NC
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted April 21, 2003 12:50 PM
Hi Ira- If you are still looking for used equipment,the chef who suggested getting your stuff at auctions when restaurants close is right on. There are some helpful things to know beforehand however. First, know exactly what you are looking for and how much it is woth new in perfect condition. Take into consideration how difficult it would be to get it if you had to oreder and pay shipping etc. When a restaurant closes, it may take weeks or months before the stuff even gets brought to auction. One useful thing to do, is contact auction houses directly--eventually you will hit on one that does a lot of restaurant stuff. Then you can get them to contact you when they have one. Now find out if there is and advance viewing. If there is, go but be aware that others will notice what you look at so try not to attract a lot of attention to items you want to bid on---I know common sense but a lot of people forget in the excitement of a really good find. Take twice as much cash as you think you will need because you may encounter things at such a bargain price you will kick yourself for not bidding...Example items that you KNOW you have to replace because of wear and tear every six months---(rubber spatulas,six pans,plastic wares, bowls,cutting boards,sheet pans, parchment paper,plastic wrap. foil and other stuff that you wouldn't expect to be auctioned)if you have room to storeMany times things are auctioned off in "lots" of 10-20-50 pieces that you have to take together--this is good and bad. Sometimes the group is more than you need,but there are ways around that. The last auction I went to I was looking for 5gallon lexans with lids and another person was looking for items in the same group...We discussed what we wanted to pay each ---bid as a single person and then divided up the lot when it was over. I got $500 worth of lexans for $120. And that was after I had discarded the ones that were less than perfect or cracked! If you are bidding on machines or ovens mixers etc...take a repair person with you or at least be knowledgeable enough to know what to ask..How old? What repairs have been done? Try to pay under 25% of new price to give you enough savings to offset the cost of an eval by your best service person..Sometimes you may feel iffy...go with your gut. The auctioneers are trying to make the best deal for their client who is going out of business, if you can speak to people who actually worked in the place, you cam often find out a lot of info from them. Many times they will show up at auction to bid on equipment they used daily for themselves!! Hope this was useful.IP: Logged |
Ira
Member Posts: 761
From:Between Klamath Falls & Ashland, Southern Oregon
Registered: Jun 99
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posted April 22, 2003 11:39 AM
Great information! Sounds like you're pretty experienced with buying from auctions?IP: Logged |
Diane
Member Posts: 23
From:Crestline, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted April 23, 2003 05:43 PM
Hi Ira!
I used to locate used equipment through the military. With bases closing and all, that is a possiblity for you.
The person suggesting looking out for food establishments who are closing is right on track. I always watch for folks going out of business and have picked up some real nice equipment by going directly to owners and negotiating with them personally. They are often willing to help out someone just starting out or just needing good used stuff. Good luck in your quest.
God Bless, Diane,retired chef.IP: Logged |
ChefSteve
Member Posts: 60
From:Diamond Springs, Calif.
Registered: May 2003
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posted May 04, 2003 06:51 PM
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Originally posted by Robin:
You can always try Ebay. I've purchased pans, dishware and utensils through their auctions, all with great results. If you're looking for large equipment you may only want to look at things in your area that you could go and inspect first.
Let me second this. I use eBay all once or twice each month to purchase utensils and cookware. I've seen whole restaurants for sale on eBay (in Florida, for instance -- I'm in Calif.). Auctions like this may be good for those in the locality; but I don't think most of us are going to do long-distance buying. Steve
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