Want to buy a cheap laser?
Cheap Laser Imports
When buying a laser, price is one of the major factors that come into your decision making criteria. Your budget is extremely important and for some, it can also be limited.
It is because of limitations that the idea of buying a cheap laser from overseas suddenly becomes appealing, and unfortunately, “it does the same job, why pay more” is often the attitude surrounding the thought. But be aware, the price you will pay soon becomes apparent; in the long run it is not the initial price which will be the main cost and the reasons to pay slightly more, to a UK provider become extremely clear.
Investigation into the quality of cheap laser imports from China found that, not only do they do not provide the power which they say they do, they are also made from poor materials which lead to problems such as contaminated cooling water and rusty metal work. Further investigation found sealing on the machines was of a messy, unreliable standard, therefore resulting in a high risk of leaks.
These products do not meet their own specification, the technology in these pieces of equipment has been likened to that of the “1970’s technology” by a UK flash lamp provider and in terms of safety, these products do not meet regulatory requirements. Unfortunately, deregulation of the CQC has allowed for more laser operators to treat and an influx in cheap purchases from overseas. With no standards to work to, an open market threatens us all. Replacement regulatory requirements are still under revisions, yet the future appears to lie with local authorities enforcing the set of Minimum Standards. Regulations being back in full force should highlight unsound providers using such poor, un-tested equipment.
Consider Post Purchase
Purchasing a laser should be a thorough thought process, in addition to the poor quality and poor safety aspects, where are you left when the machine breaks down? 9 times out of 10, when you purchase a cheap laser import, you have no support to turn to. Who do you call for advice on which frequency to use? Where can you get your machine serviced? These are all questions which need to be taken into consideration.
Purchasing from a reputable provider is the safest and most cost effective way of purchasing a laser. Providers such as Lynton offer the machine, training, servicing and support to ensure you always have help at hand and advise when necessary.
The price of lasers takes into account the safety of your clients, your future business and its reputation. However, it isn’t just the laser you are buying. At the end of the day, buying from a reputable company provides you with peace of mind.
It might be slightly cheaper, but it will hit your pocket hard when things go wrong.
Lisa Hutton
Lynton
19th November 2010
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