This could be one of the results of what I call the "Home Depot Syndrome"-- which is, make it as cheap as possible at any cost. When I had my tool rental business, the box stores killed my pressure washer and airless sprayer business with all the disposable junk they sell.

Fortunately, when I liquidated the business in late 2006 and early 2007, I was getting 40-50 cents on the dollar for used equipment. I doubt that would be the case in today's market.

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'83 300D, 126K miles.