April 30th, 2012
One thing that I have always embraced is that when things are in turmoil can be the absolute best time to push against the tide and grow. In an ever changing scanner hardware market, we have continued to aggressively invest in reconditioning and re-certifying quality mid and high volume scanners and package them with a versatile cost effective service and support offering that fits the clients needs and have seen first hand the positive results.
Many large scanning capture users are looking for lowering the cost of maintaining and replacing equipment, and great deals are being made by savvy buyers who are saving their companies a small fortune by embracing in this philosophy. Same holds true for smaller companies. Great deals are out there to be made.
It’s my belief that this is the stuff that American businesses are made of- Perseverance!
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January 20th, 2012
Is it a good deal when your offered to buy a 150ppm scanner at a low price like $9k, but ONLY if you take a full price $7k annual service contract with it?
The answer is NO! The scanner is not actually $9k, its $16k so no longer a great deal. Be careful when buying scanners listed direct from the manufacturer as the scanner price looks great until the tell you a full priced maintenance contract is also necessary to get that scanner at the low price…
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September 14th, 2011
The 411 Newsletter
Back To School Issue
September, 2011 – Vol 1, Issue 3
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Hopefully like us you’ve had a great summer and are charged up to finish out the year. We know how important those last few months of the year are and we’d like to help you make your numbers by offering you some great specials on pre-owned equipment and annual service contracts for your existing equipment. If there’s something you’re interested in and don’t see it mentioned here, please don’t hesitate to contact us and speak to one of our friendly sales representatives at 866-411-4624.
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 During September and October we will be offering a *FREE 16 GB Apple iPad with the purchase of any pre-owned 100 ppm+ scanner with minimum one year service contract from Imaging 411. * Limited to 1 iPad per transaction
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| 3rd Quarter Scanner Traders Warehouse Clearance Sale |
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| Tweets from the Warehouse |
 We are now a certified e-commerce website ( http://www.scannertraders.com) so you can order pre-owned scanners, parts, and software right from our web pages. We accept PayPal as well as all major credit cards for your convenience. Follow us on Twitter for up to the minute updates on our newest inventory items, special promotions and giveaways.
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Mention that you read our newsletter and be eligible for a special gift at the time of purchase
Sincerely,
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Joseph Paradiso
Imaging 411 / Scanner Traders
866-411-4624
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On all parts orders over $250.00 placed on the Scanner Traders website. We offer parts for Kodak, Fujitsu, Bell & Howell and Panasonic scanners. Mention this coupon at the time of your order to save 15%.
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April 29th, 2011
Scanner Traders News
The big news of this installment is Scanner Traders is now wholly owned by Imaging 411 inc. and a division of their organization. This alliance will allow Scanner Traders to take greater advantage of Imaging 411’s channel partnership’s and draw from their vast internal and external maintenance capabilities.
Equipment just in to the warehouse!
12 available- Fujitsu 5900C’s- Very low scan counts & in the original box $7995 ea.
2 available- Fujitsu 6770’s- Fully Refurbished and low scan counts- $3895 ea.
4 available- Bell & Howell 1400 Sidekick’s- Fully Refurbished/low scan counts – $1395 ea.
SPECIAL DEAL OF THE QUARTER (While supplies last)
3- B&H/Kodak Ngenuity 9150DC’s fully refurbished and with low scan counts $13,995 ea
TWEETS from the Warehouse
We are now a certified E-Commerce site so you can order pre-owned scanners, parts and software right from the web page! We now accept PayPal as well as all major credit cards for your convenience. We also are on TWITTER, so sign up and follow us as we tweet all new scanner inventory and specials promotions, so be the first to know what special deals are available!
Newsletter Special
Mention that you read our newsletter and you will receive Three-(3) reusable Scanner Traders tote bags with your next order.
About Scanner Traders, a division of Imaging 411 inc.
Scanner Traders is one of the premier reseller of pre-owned scanners in the world. They are not a broker or middleman, but a full service entity who performs all the repairs and refurbishing at their warehouse in NY. Their equipment is backed by a full warranty and on site service is provided by 3rd party repair leader Imaging 411. Visit our web site at www.scanertraders.com . The website also has news updates, new inventory and special web promotions
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March 16th, 2011
I just received an e-mail from an equipment broker listing their “Current Inventory”. The list included manufacturer, model, quantity and condition, but no price. Upon further inspection I noticed this list included a lot of the inventory we actually own and have listed on our Scanner Traders website with even the same quantity levels, clearly not by coincidence.
That’s what equipment brokers do, they list every pre-owned scanner they find offered on our site or hear about from their customers. Sometimes they just list items they know are in high demand and wait for an inquiry before even trying to locate one. It’s frustrating to a business like ours, because they use these lists to make their customers believe they actually own these scanners or are at least in possession of them when in reality they at best only know where to find them.
I noticed on this particular list there were few prices, mostly “Call for Pricing”, “Call for details” or “Make an offer”, which wasn’t surprising since they don’t actually own the equipment, or even see it before it arrives at your office. They only know what the seller tells them in terms of the scanners condition, and maybe some pictures. Brokers have no idea what their final cost will be, so they typically avoid specifying prices as they add their markup and “handling” fee to their costs, which is usually up to 35%. Not a bad deal for making a few calls, collecting a check and arranging some shipping.
A brokers’ success, is much like a magicians, it’s dependent upon an illusion that they create, illusions like these “inventory lists” that they e-mail out weekly or monthly. Next time you work with a broker, ask to visit their warehouse or for the serial numbers of the scanners you are interested in, and scan counts, or pictures while speaking with them. If they own their equipment they will have that on an internal list, if they have to call you back, most likely they are calling us or someone else to get that information.
Brokers do typically deliver equipment as requested, but it’s the customer that takes all the risk while paying a premium for a scanner they could have purchased directly from a company that actually owns it. Next time you are interested in a pre-owned scanner, cut out the middle man, and deal with a company that actually owns the equipment they are selling.
Tags: broker, pre-owned, scanners
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December 8th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Long Island, New York, United States of America – December 6, 2010 – Scanner Traders, the premier provider of pre-owned certified document scanners announced today that they have re-launched their website with e-commerce functionality that showcases their extensive inventory of pre-owned document scanners, pre-owned film scanners, document capture software applications, ECM solutions, and scanner parts. The fact that Scanner Traders will be more accessible and support e-commerce to new and existing customers is a huge milestone for the business. Regional Sales Manager, Brian Mills comments, “We are excited by the fact that our customers can order any time that is convenient for them. Having the e-commerce capability presents a great opportunity to reach current and future customers throughout the world. The new site also separates us from the used equipment brokers within our industry as our huge warehouse inventory enables us to ship purchased products within 24 hours of ordering, which is something that the brokers are unable to do.”
In addition to offering secure e-commerce PayPal support, the new site was been made more user friendly, offering numerous product search capabilities that allow visitors to search by manufacturer, performance levels, interface type, and other search criteria. Registered users of the previous site are already registered in the new site, can access their accounts and add products to their shopping carts and place orders immediately once payment information is provided.
About SCANNER TRADERS
Scanner Traders is a leading national reseller of pre-owned scanners and document capture solutions in the United States. Established in 2008 Scanner Traders provides a wide range of document capture products and services including pre-owned document scanners, new document scanners, document capture and ECM solutions, and scanner parts and consumables. In 2009, Business Solutions Magazine recognized Scanner Traders with their Channel Innovator award for their impact on the document capture industry.
All items listed on the Scanner Traders website are guaranteed to be in stock, have been refurbished and come with a 90 day warranty on parts and labor that is supported by one of the industry leaders for document scanner repair services, Imaging 411.
For more information about Scanner Traders, please visit http://www.scannertraders.com
Tags: brokers, Ebay store, software, website
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June 1st, 2010
How many years in a row have we heard it from the experts? Well it is true, that market is in decline, but it apprently is not dying, just changing.
I guess we would need to agree on what a “High Speed” scanner is, as that seems to be a moving target. Lets say for all intents and purpose its 130 pages per minute plus.
Kodak is spending a great deal of time and effort to revamp their offerings in this space. Purchasing B&H and their Ngenuity model line, and introducing the i4000 series.
Fujitsu who has traditionally not been a player in this space recently introduced a 130ppm scanner called the 6800 and has rumored to have plans to introduce a 150ppm scanner in the near future.
Hitachi has released their first scanner in the USA and it is a 150ppm scanner that offers a unique dual pocket set up that is usually found on only 200ppm+ models like IBML.
All of the above are signs this market is still in demand and the major players want to grab their share. Dont send flowers to the high end scanner market just yet…
Tags: Fujitsu, high speed scanner, Hitachi, IBML, KOdak
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March 2nd, 2010
Having an EBay store seemed like a great idea and almost a necessity in today’s market, but my first few months have not been a great experience and I am wondering if its worth the time and effort to continue. First off, It is a bit of a pain to get your item listed with pictures. Then you have the fact NOBODY wants to pay what you think is a fair price, they only want a super bargain, so if you list the item at a high price knowing you will accept a lower “Best Offer”, nobody makes any offers because your price is too high. You list the item at a fair price, and everyone wants it for 1/2 of that! Even if you can agree on a price, you have to pay a final value fee to EBay, and if you use Paypal, they take a piece too! This all hinges on anyone actually finding you, as in most cases Ebay store listings dont appear unless you click on a link at the bottom of the page after reviewing all of the regular auction items not in stores. Ugh! My advice is to find another way, but I will press on for now.
Tags: best offer, EBay, Ebay store
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February 10th, 2010
Nothing about scanners today, but felt this was relevant information for most us living east of the Mississippi!
Although much of the country rarely or never has to shovel snow, the tips below can be applied to many similar activities.
Here are a list of helpful hints for proper snow shoveling to avoid spinal problems. These hints can not only be applied to snow shoveling, but also to many other similar activities. These include the following.
Do a warm-up first. A tight, stiff body is asking for injury.
Layer your clothing. Layered clothing will keep your muscles warm and flexible.
Wear the right shoes. Choose shoes with plenty of cushioning in the soles to absorb the impact of walking on hard, frozen ground.
Use the right size shovel. Your shovel should be about chest high on you, allowing you to keep your back straight when lifting.
Drink lots of water. Drinking water frequently throughout the day helps to keep muscles and body hydrated.
Use proper posture. When you do shovel, bend your knees and keep your back straight while lifting with your legs. Push the snow straight ahead; don’t try to throw it.
Take your time. Working too hard, too fast is an easy way to strain muscles. Take frequent breaks. Use thes tips and you can enjoy the snow and not be running for the Asprin bottle!
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December 26th, 2009
2009 was a tough year for most businesses in the document capture and management industry. Most of us tried to survive managing the business from the cost side as new opportunities seemed to be to few and far between. For those of us fortunate enough to have survived 2009 we look forward to 2010 with cautious optimism that the recovery we’ve been hearing about will actually come to fruition.
At Imaging 411 and Scanner Traders we typically use these last few weeks of the year to take inventory of our business and identify the key areas we need to address for the coming year. For those of you in the services industry it’s a good time to evaluate your business and ensure you’re ready to compete for that new business in 2010.
Most service businesses and end users avoided capital equipment purchases because of the economy in 2009. Their scanners scheduled for technology refresh last year are now a year older and likely have a few million more scans on them. Now may be the time to replace them, here’s a few reasons why;
Technology Refresh and Scanner End of Life
Scanners like cars have a life expectancy, measured in scan counts. Even scanners with unlimited duty cycles kept under a maintenance contract will eventually need to be replaced. It’s obviously beneficial to replace them on your terms versus having them fail during a critical job. Most operator manuals will tell you how to check the scan count. If you’re not sure how to check the scan count, or what your scanners life expectancy is, give us a call and our sales or service staff will be happy to assist you.
Reducing Labor and Return on Investment (ROI)
Scanners have gotten faster over the years, and while a 50 page per minute scanner was considered production five years ago, most production scanners today scan at rates of 150 – 300 pages per minute. A new or pre-owned production scanner can be expensive, they usually have a very short ROI if your existing scanners are older and / or slower. Newer scanners will not only produce more images, they will also typically have better paper handling, and image quality which means higher overall productivity for your business. A new 150 page per minute scanner will cost around $30,000, while a pre-owned would be less than half that cost.
The actual ROI of purchasing a new scanner for your business will be impacted by a number of variables though it’s likely that just factoring in labor savings the ROI will be less than 1 year and for a pre-owned less than six months. The ROI can be shorten further by factoring in other variables such as leasing versus purchase, reduction of rescans, and the lower cost of maintenance contracts.
If you’re looking for an edge on your competition, the scanning equipment you utilize can definitely have an impact. Most manufacturers and resellers are currently offering year end discounts making it the ideal time to purchase a new scanner and get ready for 2010.
Happy New Year!
Tags: Joe, scanning, scanning equipment
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