Dear NfKelStar,
Join a trade organization and go to trade shows and network. We found a shop that was going out of business and bought everything. He had purchased new, if not the best next to the best equipment. It was great and he held paper. We got tools that we didn't find out what they did until years later.
Next try your reps they get around and know about shops going out. We got a used Fletcher glass cutter in mint condition for $250.
Go to trade shows. I bought a new Fletcher mat cutter for $648 at an Expo special from United Mfrs Supplies, sold my old one for $225 net cost $413.
I Love Used Equipment!!!!
Good luck
AL