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Published on: 6/28/2008
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The first thing to look at is the condition of the equipment given its age, says Jim Barry, owner of WoodworkersWorkshop.com, a website operating from Loch Katrine, N.S., that services woodworkers with an online store and a workshop database.Next, he says, consider whom you're purchasing it from.If it's possible, visit the tool or machine on-site and meet the person who used it to give you a general idea of how well the equipment was cared for.For example, small home hobby tools may be in like new condition from lack of use, but on the flip side the original owner may not have had a clue about how to use the tool so abuse may be present.Barry warns contractor tools also see a lot of abuse and use.
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Planning carefully is critical, says Barry.He cites the person who travels a couple hundred kilometres to pick up a cabinet saw that weighs several hundred pounds, all because of a low price, only to be surprised when they get home and discover it's too heavy to get off the truck, or too big to fit through the doors.
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If you're buying online or shopping overseas, Barry suggests contacting the Canada Border Services Agency to inquire about duty rates for specific goods being imported.Have all the information you need to assist the official with determining a proper classification for the equipment.One of the common items overlooked is the brokerage fee that can be incurred if you use a third-party agency to represent you.Barry says it can get very expensive.Get fees for specific filings in writing."Usually there are flat fees plus a percentage on dollar value," he says.
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