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0 pointszdragnar2y ago0 comments

Why invest in second hand equipment now when new, warranted, more efficient versions will be the same price in a few years?

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Total cost of ownership. Easy to model in Excel in 30-60 minutes.

Save money now on fuel. I used to spend £130/month on diesel. I now spend £30 on electricity.

Save time, I used to spend time filling up my car. It now charges while I sleep.

uoaei2y ago

In the case that opportunity cost calculations over the next few years dictate it, why wouldn't you buy now?

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