Originally Posted by Candace
I'm not opposed to buying a gently used machine, but I really don't want one that was used professionally.
I would prefer one that was used professionally. Most professional LAers maintain their own machines. This is our bread-and-butter and a down machine looses money.
There are some parts, on all machines, that will wear down. I would be more worried about buying a machine that was used mostly for rentals, than one used by a pro. Watch for nicks on the rails, out of round wheels, and bumps and jarrs during a test run.