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How to Avoid Scams When Buying Used Machinery from China

A cautious process reduces avoidable risk when considering used machinery remotely.

Practical purchasing checklist
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A practical way to think about it

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STEP 01

Do not decide from catalog images

Ask to inspect or verify the actual machine under consideration.

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STEP 02

Be wary of unusually simple promises

Condition, seller status, export suitability and costs need project-specific checks.

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STEP 03

Keep the process documented

Use clear written scope, payment terms and evidence for the machinery you approve.

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