If you want the best gear money can buy, DJ equipment is expensive. Whether it’s the latest DJ mixers, cutting-edge DJcontrollers or the add-ons you need to put on an amazing show, the costs quickly add up.
Even a top-shelf DJ mixer can set you back a high four-figure sum, if you’re out for something premium.
It’s a necessary purchase for DJs at all levels worldwide. If you want to step up your game, you need high-quality DJ equipment to showcase your talents. You’ve no choice but to pay a hefty price for the latest and greatest devices on the market.
But this doesn’t mean there aren’t ways and means to make things at least a little more affordable. Nobody’s going to hand you top-shelf hardware for free but you could still make a bit of a saving here and there.
So with this in mind, here are five tips for saving money on quality DJ equipment:
1. Consider DJ finance
This doesn’t necessarily constitute a ‘saving’ in the traditional sense. Buying equipment on DJ finance doesn’t mean paying a lower price for it. But DJ finance does allow buyers to spread bigger DJ hardware bills over several months or years. This significantly increases the affordability of the gear they need. You simply don’t have £2k to invest in a DJ mixer today but could probably cover the £100 monthly payments for 20 months with ease. Just as long as you get a good deal, DJ finance can be a real lifesaver.
2. Attend Trade Shows
DJ trade shows and similar events are fantastic for a variety of reasons. Those in attendance at trade shows often gain access to exclusive deals and discounts. Some major brands turn up with the latest new releases, which for the duration of the event only, are available at a lower price. Others come along with their ‘past season’ clearance lines and sell them at an absolute steal. Trade shows are also great places to discuss DJ finance options with sellers from across the country.
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3. Splurge in January
If you’re planning on picking up any DJ equipment on the resale market, think about doing so in January. Every Christmas, DJs and artists are bombarded with gifts from friends and family they don’t actually need. Either it’s something they’ve already got, or it’s something they simply don’t want. This results in an outright avalanche of quality gear (often unused) finding its way onto sites like eBay come January. It’s the perfect time to pick up a bargain.
4. Wait for New Releases
If you’re not totally obsessed with only owning the newest gadgets on the market, you could save a small fortune. Every time a major brand releases the new version of a popular device, the purchase price of its predecessor plummets. If you can live without those shiny-new buttons and features you don’t need, you could be looking at a significantly smaller bill.
5. Buy Right, Buy Once
Lastly, it’s always worth focusing more on value for money than simply keeping costs to absolute minimums. It’s the classic case of ‘buy right, buy once’ – pick up an outstanding DJ mixer today and it’ll keep you going for years on end. By contrast, cut corners with something substandard and you’ll be back on the market for something superior before you know it.
