Can buyers see the machines running?
They should, if it is safe and practical. Keep power and air connected until the viewing day and, ideally, until collection. A machine that runs under power on viewing day attracts stronger bids than one sitting cold, because the buyer no longer has to price in the risk of a fault. 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 sold to a trade market that knows what they are worth.
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