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Interview with an Expert

Feb 22, 2024 | Troy Clark

Haas VF-2SS vs VM-2: An Interview with Haas Veteran Herb Sheppard  We recently spoke with retired Haas machine dealer Herb Sheppard to ask him about the difference between the Haas VF-2SS and Haas VM-2. We did so having heard from a shop owner who was deciding between these two machines and needed help, so we reache...

End of Year Buying Guide

Nov 12, 2023 | Troy Clark

Considering a last-minute purchase for the year? Please read on -All too often a customer will receive a call from their financial officer in the final weeks of December with an urgent directive to “spend money now – or pay taxes later!” Sometimes this is for simple tax planning, sometimes specifically to take advan...

Whether you're upgrading to a newer model or reducing your inventory, selling your CNC Vertical Machining Center can be a daunting task. Finding a reliable and experienced dealer can be the difference between a smooth, profitable sale and a prolonged, stressful process. Enter Clark Machinery Sales—your go-to when it...

Meet Bob Connor - Machine Buyer

May 18, 2023 | Troy Clark

Questions and Answers with Bob Connor Q: How did you join Clark Machinery Sales?A: Growing up, my family owned a warehousing and logistics company called Connor Trading Company, which eventually became Locust Industries. I went to work for them as a truck dispatcher after college, and eventually moved from operation...

Thankfulness

Nov 23, 2022 | Troy Clark

I’m usually all about marketing, branding, “top of mind” – and I don’t fault companies for using each holiday as a reason to reach back out to customers under the guise of holiday-celebration. But sometimes I balk at this, even though we do it as well. Somehow, I’m more sentimental this year. Maybe it’s my oldest ch...

How Long Does an Appraisal Take?

Oct 27, 2022 | Carina Alvarez

One of the first questions you might have when starting the appraisal process is what the timeline will be. There are several factors that play into the determination of this.Is the appraisal inspected or uninspected – when we are required to coordinate a time, travel to your facility, and document all the informati...

Having been a machine tool dealer for over 20 years and an appraiser for much of that time, one of the most common questions I receive is, “what type of appraisal should I get?” After a series of questions from my side, we generally learn that the customer’s needs are like most manufacturer’s needs – they need a cu...

Are you looking to upgrade and need to trade-in your current CNC machine for a newer model? We have a trusted process in place to handle your trade-in with your new dealer of choice AND help you get the best value for your machine. If you are planning to buy a new machine at IMTS, now is the time to act. IMTS is ra...

Appraisals are like a well-stocked toolbox, you don’t know which one you’ll need, but it’s good to be ready with the right tool. This blog will help you determine when to hire an appraiser and what to expect.Clark Machinery Sales is a longstanding member of the Machinery Dealers National Association (MDNA) and the ...

Meet Pete Zaleski - Machine Buyer

Apr 22, 2022 | Troy Clark

Questions and Answers with Pete Zaleski Q: How did you join Clark Machinery Sales?A: While catching up with Troy and Helen for lunch one fateful day, I mentioned that I was having a hard time finding the right job for me- one that put me in a position to give back to my customers, co-workers, and community. Firefigh...

Often, I receive the following question: “Do you have control of this machine deal? Why do I see it on other dealer’s websites? How am I supposed to know who to work with?”Here’s the anatomy of how it happens:Let’s say we find a Haas ST-30Y, only a few years old, super clean. Our first step in promoting it is to pu...

A friend of mine made a bucket-list purchase of an antique, forest green, Jaguar coupe. I can assure you he took every care to ensure it showed up at his door as spotless as the pictures he received from the showroom seven states away. When you purchase a machine, you are spending on average two to three times as ...

I love the movies. The last movie I saw in the theaters was “Free Guy”, Ryan Reynolds latest blockbuster. It’s all about an NPC (Non-Playable Character) in an online game realizing his freedom and capitalizing on it. Everyone likes freedom. Americans celebrate it daily (or try). But most machine shops buying us...

Questions & Answers with Dan PurcellTroy: Congratulations on securing your USPAP appraiser certification! How do you see the value of this?Dan: Thank you. On one level this certification helps expand my services professionally. On another level, the fact that we now have three Certified Equipment Appraisers on staf...

Full disclosure, I sell used machine tools for a living, so I know I’m biased when discussing the reasons you should buy a used machine. Despite that, in selling machines for over 10 years, I’ve seen first-hand the benefits that buying used offers to our customers.This is in no way an argument against buying a new m...

Questions & Answers with Don AroTroy: Congratulations on securing the highest level of AMEA certification, your Certified Equipment Appraiser (CEA) status, and passing your USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) training course! How do you see the value of this?Don: Thank you! Becoming a certif...

Here are 5 suggestions that I always make when I am presented with machinery a customer wants me to broker for them. My conviction is that the five suggestions below enable most situations to be win-win for both seller and buyer.1. Clean the machine. I just sold an Okuma Cadet LNC-8. Great machine. Low use, and cutt...

I’ve never been impressed by status. Growing up in Indiana there was no room for prestige or titles in farm country. You were known by your actions and your integrity. There were plenty of bragging rights, like – who could run down the back lane the fastest or solve the Rubik’s cube or take the trash out to the burn...

In our past two articles we have shared two of the three primary mistakes buyers of new machinery sometimes make. These observations are from our vantage point when assessing value and potential resale desirability. Not the sole focus when buying new, but certainly worthy to consider as we have seen it bring heartac...

Our previous blog referenced 3 basic mistakes we have seen our customers make when purchasing new machines from their OEM dealer of choice. The first article addressed what we have seen when lathes are purchased. Our recommendation, while not dramatic, was – when possible always include a tailstock (not to mention l...

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