Used Hanna Checkers - any concerns?

[DiscoStuart]

Trying to buy things used where it makes sense and wondering if I should have any reservations on used Hanna checkers? I'm assuming I'll have to buy new reagents.

But outside of that, any reason not to save a few bucks and buy used? Any concerns on test accuracy or things I should be looking out for?

 

[MnFish1]

Trying to buy things used where it makes sense and wondering if I should have any reservations on used Hanna checkers? I'm assuming I'll have to buy new reagents.

But outside of that, any reason not to save a few bucks and buy used? Any concerns on test accuracy or things I should be looking out for?

It depends on the reason the person is selling them - they could be a bad unit, or the person may not like them or they are getting out of the hobby. I'm not sure buying used units make sense since the largest cost over time is going to be the reagents you're using. I would tend not to skimp on testing supplies. (unless you know the person selling them personally)