Buying used lab equipment online is a great way to maximize what you can do with your department’s budget.  Since the lab equipment industry is highly specialized, new equipment can be extremely expensive. Manufacturers can guarantee high-quality equipment, but their products will cost you thousands, if not millions.  If you’re willing to take on a little extra risk, you can buy used lab equipment at a fraction of the original price. Online resellers offer a surprisingly wide scope of inventory, so it isn’t too difficult to find what you need. Below is a list of three websites where ..read more

In the United States, the three main shipping couriers are FedEx, UPS, and the United States Postal Service (USPS). FedEx and UPS are publicly held companies (NYSE: FDX and UPS), while USPS is managed by the federal government and subsidized heavily. Each of these couriers has its strengths and weaknesses, but what many people don’t realize is that these three companies aren’t their only options for shipping scientific and manufacturing equipment. In many cases, using an alternative shipping method can be more reliable and less expensive than shipping with a traditional courier. Most important ..read more

Shipping hazardous materials in the United States is a difficult task: obviously, you need your supplies to be delivered, but it is also of the utmost importance to notify the shipping carrier that the materials inside are hazardous. This guide seeks to empower you to ship hazardous materials: to ship them legally and safely, and not be paralyzed by not knowing where to begin. This is not legal counsel; it is simply a helpful guide and should be treated as such. How To Ship Hazardous Materials in the U.S. 1. Classify dangerous materials The first step is to become familiar with the specific ha ..read more

Companies often need to ship fragile equipment at a moment’s notice. Responding to the demand for immediacy, major shipping companies have mastered the art of overnight and even same-day shipping, However, most shipping companies still haven’t figured out how to handle extremely fragile packages. If you’re planning to ship fragile equipment, you need to take extra precautions to ensure the item arrives in one piece. Best Practices for Shipping Fragile Equipment At Lab Liquidators, we frequently ship fragile equipment across the country. This detailed guide breaks down what we consider the most ..read more

You’ve got a bunch of old equipment cluttering up your lab. No one has used it in years. Naturally, you want to know how you can get rid of the equipment and free up floor space while earning back some of the money you paid for it. If you’ve never sold equipment before, though, you might not even know where to begin. After all, your local Craigslist isn’t exactly the best place to sell a thermal evaporator. Before you begin, here are four questions to ask before selling your surplus. 1. Is anyone else still using this equipment? Even if the equipment has two inches of dust and looks like hasn ..read more