Home › Blog › Buying Guide › Avoid Costly Mistakes: Professional Tips for Purchasing a Pre-Owned, Surplus, Second-Hand, Used AMADA GSII 1230 CNC shears made in Japan If you’re considering buying a pre-owned / surplus / second-hand / used AMADA GSII 1230 (or GS-II / GS 1230 series) CNC / NC guillotine shear (sheet metal shear) made in Japan, the risks are real: hydraulics wear, control obsolescence, alignment drift, and hidden mechanical fatigue can all lead to big repair costs....