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New
Kegs
Pros
Can be personally embossed (with a minimum quantity). (Difficult
to resell, though.)
Lowest failure rate due to mechanical problems.
Easiest to clean and sanitize.
Look good and represent your company well.
Cons
Financing is difficult because, in the case of default, the
bank may have difficulty in finding them all.
Much more expensive than used.
Resale value goes down as soon as they are purchased.
Deposit seldom covers the replacement cost of the keg.
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Used
Kegs
Pros
Less expensive.
The resale value is usually about the same as price that you
purchased it used for.
More kegs can be purchased for the same limited funds.
Less money is lost if the keg does not get returned to the brewery.
Cons
May need repair or maintenance earlier and more frequently.
Many are poorly modified from an older tapping system to a newer
one. The new tap may not work satisfactorily, or may not be sanitarily
executed.
Parts may be damaged or worn. (Bent or cracked chimes, worn
valve gaskets, bent stems, etc.)
Beerstone may be built up on inside of keg walls and valve stem.
Denting may be severe enough to create capacity variances.
Old brewery's nameplate or marking tape must be removed. (Note:
It's illegal to sell a keg with another brewery's name showing.)
If there is a problem with your keg, you will be asked to repair
it or replace it. Retailers seldom take the time to troubleshoot
even the simplest of problems. They call you first.
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