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The Storage Locker => General Storage Auction Talk => Topic started by: mhuynh9 on May 22, 2014, 04:25:56 PM

Title: Cat Scan Machine
Post by: mhuynh9 on May 22, 2014, 04:25:56 PM
I am back from a short hiatus overseas for a job.  Today I bought the oddest unit ever for $200.  Actually it was 2 units.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.292381017596021.1073741846.205275549639902&type=1

Hopefully you guys can see it.  I will go back tomorrow to move some things so that we can see the equipment better and will post more pics.  I know I can make some decent money just from the scrap.  The is a huge piece of copper as well as tons of aluminum. 
Title: Re: Cat Scan Machine
Post by: Travis on May 22, 2014, 05:13:29 PM
WOW! I would do some serious research on that Minh. Decent reconditioned CT scanners can bring 60-300K depending on the age and model. Also, you could make good money parting it out on eBay. Good to have you back, I was wondering where you went. Let us know when you find out the age/manufacturer/model.
Title: Re: Cat Scan Machine
Post by: mhuynh9 on May 30, 2014, 06:08:40 AM
I did some research and it was a Imatron machine built in 1999.  Unfortunately the company was bought out by GE and the technology was shelved.  After going through a couple of cat scan specialist around the country I decided to scrap.  I did dig through it and found some great parts that I can sell via ebay.  I found a Cryo-Torr high vacuum pump worth around $2k and Ambu Mark III resuscitator worth $100 just to name a couple of things. 
I called a company called DFW recyclers and they came out and picked up everything.  I only got 15 cents a pound but in was 9000 pounds so made $1350.  A clean $1000 profit for not a ton of work. Plus if I can sell the stuff on Ebay maybe clear another $1.5 - 2k.  Not a bad investment for $250. 
Title: Re: Cat Scan Machine
Post by: Travis on May 30, 2014, 08:36:39 AM
Not too shabby, especially considering you didn't have to move it.