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With used industrial shelving dealers, you are often asked to pay upfront all, or a portion of the total, in order to buy an inventory. This is not necessarily a problem, but you must always keep risk in the forefront of your mind. Obtaining objective references and paying when picking it up will help. Used dealers have a riskier reputation overall than new dealers, in general; and you must learn how to choose reputable pallet rack dealers in order to get the benefits of the used material.Of course, there always is the risk of quality when buying second hand industrial shelving. To reduce your risk, the best way is to personally inspect it. At the very least, you need photos from a reputable dealer. If you can’t personally inspect the merchandise, send someone to act as your eyes. Sending the money before receiving your merchandise can be a problem with some dealers. Check out references if you don’t know the dealers. Be sure to place on the invoice the condition expected, the sizing, etc.. Often dealers skimp on details in order to protect themselves. Remember, in every transaction there is risk to at least one party. Keep your risk to a minimum. The savings on new versus used pallet racking depends first on the quantity needed. The smaller the quantity, the bigger the savings on a percentage basis. Very large quantities will find the margin between the two to close within maybe 10-20%.