We all know that the modern day wood-burning and multifuel stove is manufactured to last and is extremely durable. It is unlikely that you will have to replace any parts due to wear and tear in the early days and even further down the line the cost of maintenance will be minimal. However, more and more people are now looking towards second-hand stoves but do they really make sense from an economic standpoint? Is there better value towards the lower end of the new purchase market?
General wear and tear
It will obviously depend upon what type of stove you are looking to acquire but some second-hand stoves might not be in production anymore and it could be difficult to obtain spare parts. Stove companies will do their best to ensure a constant line of spare parts/replacement parts but if a particular stove is for example 10 to 15 years old it is difficult to justify manufacturing spare parts as the size of the market falls.
