A credible appraisal isn't a guess — it's a method. Here's how used imaging equipment actually gets valued, and why the number you find online is usually wrong.
The inputs that matter
- Market comparables — what similar systems are actually selling for right now.
- Condition — service history, wear parts, magnet or tube health.
- Configuration — coils, licenses, software, accessories.
- Demand — some models move fast, others sit for months.
- Removal cost — netted out so the figure is one you can actually collect.
Why online guides miss
A price guide can't see your specific machine's condition or read today's live demand — the two variables that move the final number most. It's a starting point at best, and often a misleading one.
Appraisal vs. offer
An appraisal estimates value; an offer is a firm commitment to buy at a price. A broker who both appraises and purchases can turn "what's it worth?" into a number you can bank — usually within 24 hours.
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