Reconditioned Commercial Fitness Equipment vs. Big Box Retail Products

Why buy used or reconditioned commercial fitness equipment?
1. The quality is much higher then anything you will see in a big box store.
2. The design of the units are made to be more stable and secure feeling.
3. Replacement parts are more readily available for them.
4. There tend to be more service technicians for commercial equipment.
5. The price is equal to or slightly more then a high end big box item.
6. In some cases, you can pick out or buy the exact unit you use on a daily basis at your local Y or gym.
7. You get to support the environment by recycling materials that still have plenty of life left in them.
Please post any questions or experiences with either product line.