What is 'Buy Back'?

Buy Back is a scheme under which SilverChef buys eligible equipment from hospitality business owners who need an injection of cash. 

The business owner then rents the equipment back from us under a 12-month Rent–Try–Buy agreement. 

Not only does their business get a cash injection, the manageable, weekly rental payments, which are 100% tax deductible*, also help protect their business’s cash flow.

How does SilverChef calculate the amounts it pays for used equipment?

The prices we pay for used commercial kitchen equipment under our Buy Back scheme are based on the equipment’s:

  • original invoice price
  • age
  • depreciation (using the Australian Taxation Office’s depreciation rates)
  • make and model
  • condition.

What must the equipment supplier’s original invoice have on it?

For us to accept the original invoice, it must include the:

  • supplier’s details (business name, ABN)
  • model number and/or item description
  • serial number
  • cost.

Which parts of my equipment do I need to photograph?

To help us identify the equipment and determine its condition, we need you to take photos of the equipment’s:

  • data plate, showing make, model, serial number, and date of manufacture
  • accessible sides
  • accessories
  • interior. 

If the equipment is more than six months old, we may also ask you to send us a 20-second video showing the equipment in use. 

* This advice is general in nature and does not consider your personal circumstances. Professional advice should be sought that is tailored to your personal situation.