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If you are in the market to purchase a commercial ice machine there are a number of factors to consider before making that purchase online.
Reputation:
There are plenty of online companies offering commercial ice makers for sale so it is important that you spend a few minutes to look into the company before making such a large and important purchase. For new equipment, you want to be sure that you are purchasing from an authorized dealer which will guarantee that the machine you are buying comes complete with a warranty. Ice machines are expensive and it is worth checking out customer reviews and also asking about the company's returns policy should your machine arrive damaged, faulty or not as described. Any company that does not look favorably at these points is one to avoid. When buying a used machine, reputation becomes even more important because your ice maker will most likely be sold with the company warranty.
Is Your Item In Stock?
It is important to check that the ice maker you are purchasing is actually physically in stock. We have seen so many cases of companies taking orders only to find out that they cannot deliver for weeks or sometimes never when they check stock from their sources. It is extremely common for online stores to post inventory they don't possess and order with the manufacturer after they take your online order. This leaves you with unknown lead times or out-of-stock items forcing your to fight for a refund or real answer.
Benefits of Buying Online:
There is not many things more convenient that buying online, especially large purchases. The internet will allow you to find the models to meet your specific criteria efficiently and certainly better than any retail store. Another great reason to make your purchase online is that you will not have the salesperson trying to convince you that the machine they actually have in stock is better for you. While shopping online you can also quickly arrange to have the machine delivered directly to your business or home. When you have conducted all of your research including reading the available reviews you should be ready to make the right decision.
Disadvantages of Buying Online:
There are a number of disadvantages of buying an ice machine online, these include not being able to actually see, touch or examine the machine. Without researching the company, you have no guarantee that the company will still be in existence should you need to refer back to them for any issues or technical difficulties. As mentioned above, you will usually not know if your order will be fulfilled on time or at all.
Whatever your reason for choosing to purchase an ice maker online, first and foremost, be sure to make your purchase from a reputable company that has been in business for a number of years selling this type of item that offers warranty and technical support. It is also worth noting that in most instances it will be more beneficial for you to make your purchase with a company that doesn't just offer ice machines but includes similar products to commercial ice machines such as soda dispensers, ice cream makers and so on. These types of companies will not only know their business, but also have experience with meeting your needs.