There comes a time in every driller’s life when a new rig has to be bought. It’s time to start looking when the cost to keep the old rig running negatively affects revenue, you don’t have enough rigs or the right kind to meet customer demand, your business is expanding into new drilling markets, or you’re building a brand new business altogether. Finding the right rig to drill with is easier said than done, so National Driller reached out to industry experts for advice on rig buying in our most popular markets. They touched on when to buy new, used or lease, and what qualities to look for in a drilling rig.