"What's my MRI worth?" is the first question every seller asks, and the honest answer is "it depends" — because the range is genuinely wide. Here's what sets the number and how to pin yours down.
Why the range is so wide
Two 1.5T scanners of the same model can be worth very different amounts depending on coils, magnet health, and software. That's why any single "average price" you find online is close to meaningless for your specific machine.
The factors that move price the most
- Field strength & platform — 1.5T vs 3T, and how current the model is.
- Coil package — a complete coil set can add substantial value.
- Magnet condition & helium — a healthy magnet that never quenched.
- Software & licenses — current versions and transferable licenses.
- Removal logistics — a machine that's easy to rig out nets you more.
How a real quote is built
A credible appraisal values your system against live market comparables, adjusts for condition and configuration, then nets out the de-installation. The result is a firm cash figure — not a guess — usually within 24 hours.
What lowers value the most
End-of-life software, a quench history, missing coils, and difficult building access are the biggest drags. None are dealbreakers, but each pulls the number down.
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