Should I sell an older machine on my own or trade it with a distributor?

If you own any of the machines listed below, it will have marginal value:

• Mid-sized combination machine
• Machine that is not manufactured in the USA
• Machine that is more than 20 years old
• Machine in which the manufacturer has gone out of business
• Machine that is not credit card compatible

If you need to sell this type of machine, a website such as Face Book Market Place, Ebay or Craig’s List is ideal. 

Selling it locally so the buyer can pick it up rather than having it moved/shipped, allows for more margin for you.  Since you know the condition of the machine, you will be able to explain it to the buyer.