Want to buy a QQQ demo or a decent used one? Please advise.

[mutouhui]

Hi, there:

I am going to start my lab this fall and would like to get a QQQ mass spectrometer.
However, I have a limited budget, around $100,000-$150,000. With this budget, I can
only go for a demo. I am wondering whether it is feasible given my budget.

Anybody has idea about what is the discount for a demo from the manufacturers.
I prefer to get one from Thermo or Agilent as I am most familiar with the instruments
from these two companies. If I can not get a demo, I will also consider a used QQQ.

Thank you so much for your input. Sales people are also highly welcome for opinion.
-K.K.

[pincer]

The demo instrument is not bad. Most of time it is refurbished and comes with 1 year warranty. It should have no different from the new one.

[mutouhui]

I am ok with getting a demo. I am just wondering what is the general discount for a demo instrument.
Budget is very tight for me. Thanks a lot.

The demo instrument is not bad. Most of time it is refurbished and comes with 1 year warranty. It should have no different from the new one.