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Guides for buying and selling at auction

Practical walkthroughs from our auctioneers and valuers — on bidding, valuation, disposal and the circular economy.

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How to value a used truck - buyer checklist

A practical checklist for assessing the condition and value of a used truck before buying, regardless of purchase channel.

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How does an online auction work? Step by step

A simple guide explaining how online auctions work, from registration and bidding to payment and collection.

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Selling business inventory - 5 mistakes that cost money

Five common mistakes companies make when selling machinery, vehicles and inventory, and how to avoid them.

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Used machines vs new - when does each make sense?

A comparison between buying used and new equipment, focusing on total cost, availability and sustainability.

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What is a bankruptcy auction - and how to make a good purchase

A guide to bankruptcy auctions: what they are, how they work and what buyers should consider.

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Circular economy in practice - extending the life cycle of equipment

How companies can contribute to circular economy by selling and buying used equipment instead of scrapping it, and why it pays off.

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Used restaurant equipment - how to make a smart purchase

A guide for anyone buying used restaurant equipment. What holds value, what to inspect and how to find the right equipment.

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Stop paying to throw things away - sell instead

Many companies pay dearly to get rid of furniture, machinery and inventory. Here is how you can turn that cost into income.

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More companies buy used - and employees are driving the change

More employees are asking for used equipment at work. Here is why the trend is growing and how easy it is for companies to buy used through auction.

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Auction is not only used - completely new products are sold too

Many people think everything sold at auction is used. In reality, completely new, unused products are also sold, such as surplus stock, returns and samples.

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