Britannia AuctionsCan buyers see the machines running?
They should, if it is safe and practical. Machines that can be run safely stay connected for the viewing day so they can be demonstrated, by your staff where that is agreed, and everything else is isolated and left safe. Keep power and air on until collection where you can. If a machine cannot be run, say why, and we put that in the catalogue.
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Machinery and engineering auctions
CNC machines, lathes, mills, presses and workshop equipment catalogued with the detail the engineering trade asks for.
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