The cost of buying new can be higher than the cost of buying what is already there. BUT vendor could have misrepresented situation. BUT could be locked into bad location or unfavourable lease terms. Experienced, tested over time, and able to assist greatly in transition. BUT might be deadwood or incompatible or resistant to change.
Equipment is probably in working order, installed and ready to use.
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