Tariff proposals effecting your buy/sell plans? (Ope, nevermind?)

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Has the tariff news lately effected anyones plans to buy or sell machinery? I'm hearing views all over the place which is making most people hold tight I think. But curious if anyone is willing to share their thought process one way or the other.

Personally I thought I might sit on some used machines, thinking that with tariffs they'd go up in value. But I think I'm just going to disregard the headlines and operate my business as usual. If I'm done with a machine I'll sell, if I need one I'll buy. Seems easier and less stressful than trying to predict what Trump might do.
 
Yeah, I felt the same at first. I was tempted to hold off and wait it out, but trying to guess where tariffs go is a headache. I’ve just been sticking to what the business needs in the moment. Curious if anyone’s actually seen prices shift yet because of the news?
 
Totally—tariff talk can get wild, but historically, equipment prices don’t swing overnight unless something big hits. Back in 2018, steel tariffs nudged costs up a bit, but resale values only spiked in certain sectors. Anyone actually seeing dealers adjust pricing yet, or is it mostly just chatter for now?
 
I’ve been in the same boat and was half-thinking of holding onto a couple machines longer, hoping tariffs would bump up values. But in reality, it’s been business as usual for me. Sold one last week at the same range I would've pre-headlines. Honestly, I’ve found it’s better to just focus on timing and condition rather than trying to play economist.
 
Tariff uncertainty definitely adds noise, but auctions like Ritchie Bros still show real demand. Operating based on actual needs, not headlines, seems like the smartest and most sustainable approach.
 
I’ve noticed the same thing. A lot of talk, but not much real movement in used prices yet. Most buyers still care more about hours, condition, and availability than policy headlines.

One thing I have seen is some contractors pulling the trigger a little earlier on equipment they were already planning to buy, just in case new machine prices creep up later. On the used side though, it still feels mostly like a normal market.

Used values usually move slower anyway. Even when tariffs hit materials or new equipment, it takes a while before that works its way into resale prices. Dealers still have inventory, and buyers are still comparing options.

So for now I think your approach makes sense, buy when you need the machine and sell when it no longer fits the job. Trying to time policy decisions usually creates more stress than it’s worth.
 
willcedric242 said:
I’ve noticed the same thing. A lot of talk, but not much real movement in used prices yet. Most buyers still care more about hours, condition, and availability than policy headlines.

One thing I have seen is some contractors pulling the trigger a little earlier on equipment they were already planning to buy, just in case new machine prices creep up later. On the used side though, it still feels mostly like a normal market.

Used values usually move slower anyway. Even when tariffs hit materials or new equipment, it takes a while before that works its way into resale prices. Dealers still have inventory, and buyers are still comparing options.

So for now I think your approach makes sense, buy when you need the machine and sell when it no longer fits the job. Trying to time policy decisions usually creates more stress than it’s worth.

As my friend continuously work with home redo companies like Cairenn Foy Interiors he involved in products supply also , he noticed nothing big jumps only hypes are circulating
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Another thing people forget is that most used equipment prices are driven by local project demand and contractor backlog, not trade policy. If construction activity stays steady, used machines usually keep moving regardless of headlines.
 
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