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There are many steps to consider before buying a franking machine and ongoing maintenance is as important a consideration as buying a good basic model. The most straightforward way of paying for a franking machine is outright purchase, but lease rental and rental are also options. Franking machines can be acquired directly from the maker, from a franchise or from a dealer. All franking machines must be capable of remote re-crediting by 2002.
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Pitney Bowes PLC is the UK's largest franking machine supplier, with a 48% market share. The company produces a wide range of machines to suit all pockets, which can be purchased outright, rented or leased. The UK's smallest franking machine vendor is Addressing Systems International Ltd. with a 2% market share. It currently offers two machines, the Minipost and the Alpha. An overview of other franking machine manufacturers is included.
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Choosing a new franking machine requires careful thought and it must be decided whether to buy or lease equipment. A typical franking machine has a working life of up to ten years and this should be borne in mind if long-term leasing is an option. Points to consider when buying a franking machine are discussed.
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