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<blockquote data-quote="Shane Presley" data-source="post: 3335" data-attributes="member: 110"><p>Hi there, I have a local small stage rental company that called me offering to sell me their two stages (sl100 size, sl 260 size).&nbsp; They are stageline &quot;like&quot; but are not stage line.&nbsp; I have used one stage several times as the production provider, and I have rented and assisted on erecting others&nbsp; ( sl 250 size). The owner has pre existing annual contracts which could pay both stages off in 3 years.&nbsp; He has a scaffolding company that he wants to focus on as opposed to operating these stages.&nbsp; What are the benefits and pitfalls of owing a stage?&nbsp; I&#039;ve asked him about the liability insurance costs, transportation costs mantainence costs etc... Can anyone comment on the potential downside(s).&nbsp; The only thing I can think of is I do not have the means to transport the larger stage, but I know that the other sound co hires out an independent driver/ rig.&nbsp;&nbsp; Do it , or don&#039;t do it!&nbsp;&nbsp; are there annual eng requirements for inspection, I know I need to have them inspected for being on the road ( as a trailer / commercial vehicle).&nbsp; Can anyone comment as to the maintenance schedule and costs... Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="Shane Presley, post: 3335, member: 110"] Hi there, I have a local small stage rental company that called me offering to sell me their two stages (sl100 size, sl 260 size). They are stageline "like" but are not stage line. I have used one stage several times as the production provider, and I have rented and assisted on erecting others ( sl 250 size). The owner has pre existing annual contracts which could pay both stages off in 3 years. He has a scaffolding company that he wants to focus on as opposed to operating these stages. What are the benefits and pitfalls of owing a stage? I've asked him about the liability insurance costs, transportation costs mantainence costs etc... Can anyone comment on the potential downside(s). The only thing I can think of is I do not have the means to transport the larger stage, but I know that the other sound co hires out an independent driver/ rig. Do it , or don't do it! are there annual eng requirements for inspection, I know I need to have them inspected for being on the road ( as a trailer / commercial vehicle). Can anyone comment as to the maintenance schedule and costs... Thanks [/QUOTE]

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