Sylvia,

I have a VIP 2000 that was purchased as a refurbished unit from Ford Royer
at Analytical Instrument Brokers.  It was approximately 9 years old when I
purchased it and it works like a charm.  I own a private contract lab and
our processing is sporadic so the instrument my sit for a week or so and
not run at all but when it is called upon there are never any problems.

I have used VIP 2000's since 1984 and not once was there ever any down
time.  If you are interested, Ford's number is 800-565-1895.  Good luck!!

Cathy

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GLP Compliant Laboratory

Cathy A. Mayton
Project Director
Wasatch Histo Consultants, Inc.
www.wasatchhisto.com