If you are residing in California looking to purchase a vineyard equipment in the area, you might find it a bit of a challenging task you can perform and here are some of the compelling reasons why:
The difficulty of finding a good distributor - as we know it, California is a big state and finding a good distributor might be tedious in your part. Perhaps you can find some in your area but you might also face a logistic challenge. So, as you begin to secure a list of prospects - perhaps those companies listed on the state's official website - take into account that a thorough examination of their background is necessary.
Recommendation: make your own research prior to buying a vineyard equipment (e.g. utility vehicles, tractors); list down some good prospects (and the Internet is a good place for this to start) and then perform further company background check to trim down your list until you finally arrive at the best choice.
High competition - the competition among vineyard equipment distributors could bring some challenges to you, their customers, as you might find their info a bit confusing - and some might give deceiving product info just to attract customers. So, you need to be extra careful when it comes to the offers they give - always ask for others' opinion.
Recommendation: work on securing a list of recommendations from proven reputable entities or individuals who are experts in this area. A government agency that regulates dealers is helpful; information from other institutions like Better Business Bureau can also help in finding some good prospects.
The price - we cannot deny the fact that prices of many utility vehicles and vineyard equipment in the state of California are pretty high. The demand for these items as well as the standard of living in this state are considered to be one of the factors. That said, it is imperative that you arm yourself with the right buying knowledge so that you are able to get the best possible deals.
Recommendation: Make product comparison and investigate the list of prices obtained from your prospects. Knowing the factory or manufacturer price can also help as this can serve as your benchmark as you scale for ideal prices. It can help you determine whether the price offer is justifiable or not.
Used versus New - this is another yet challenging area that you need to consider. You will need to weigh whether you buy used vineyard equipment or just a brand new one. Buying a used equipment can save you some good amount of money; however, it can also present some major drawbacks, including the equipment performance.
Recommendation: Consider the duration of use of the equipment - are you planning to use it long term or short term? If it is for a long term use, buying a used vineyard equipment might be impractical most especially if the previous owner did use the equipment for quite a long time already.
The difficulty of finding a good distributor - as we know it, California is a big state and finding a good distributor might be tedious in your part. Perhaps you can find some in your area but you might also face a logistic challenge. So, as you begin to secure a list of prospects - perhaps those companies listed on the state's official website - take into account that a thorough examination of their background is necessary.
Recommendation: make your own research prior to buying a vineyard equipment (e.g. utility vehicles, tractors); list down some good prospects (and the Internet is a good place for this to start) and then perform further company background check to trim down your list until you finally arrive at the best choice.
High competition - the competition among vineyard equipment distributors could bring some challenges to you, their customers, as you might find their info a bit confusing - and some might give deceiving product info just to attract customers. So, you need to be extra careful when it comes to the offers they give - always ask for others' opinion.
Recommendation: work on securing a list of recommendations from proven reputable entities or individuals who are experts in this area. A government agency that regulates dealers is helpful; information from other institutions like Better Business Bureau can also help in finding some good prospects.
The price - we cannot deny the fact that prices of many utility vehicles and vineyard equipment in the state of California are pretty high. The demand for these items as well as the standard of living in this state are considered to be one of the factors. That said, it is imperative that you arm yourself with the right buying knowledge so that you are able to get the best possible deals.
Recommendation: Make product comparison and investigate the list of prices obtained from your prospects. Knowing the factory or manufacturer price can also help as this can serve as your benchmark as you scale for ideal prices. It can help you determine whether the price offer is justifiable or not.
Used versus New - this is another yet challenging area that you need to consider. You will need to weigh whether you buy used vineyard equipment or just a brand new one. Buying a used equipment can save you some good amount of money; however, it can also present some major drawbacks, including the equipment performance.
Recommendation: Consider the duration of use of the equipment - are you planning to use it long term or short term? If it is for a long term use, buying a used vineyard equipment might be impractical most especially if the previous owner did use the equipment for quite a long time already.
About the Author:
Dennis Felton useshis work experience in the construction and heavy equipment industry in writing for his online readers. Aside from managing his own industry blog, he also follows good industry resources online, such as those from vineyard equipment distributors in California.
