Machinery auctions and facility liquidations.
API Auction Services can provide a full facility liquidation, or just sell your excess equipment to help make some room.
How API Auction Services works
API Auction Services is the auction arm of Advantage Products Inc. It sells equipment on behalf of the consignor: a single item, a group of machines, or everything in a building.
- Full facility liquidation. Everything in the building can be sold, from machines to tooling and supporting equipment.
- Excess equipment. Sell the machines you no longer need and free up the space.
Fees
We charge a percentage of the final selling price of the item or items sold.
Delivery to the auction
The consignor is responsible for getting auction items to the API warehouse, unless otherwise specified. If you need a machine moved, say so up front so it can be agreed in writing; see our rigging and shipping guide.
Either way, the aim is to make the process clean, easy and profitable for you. Contact us to find out how easy it is to make some extra space and money for your business.
Tell us what you want to sell
Auction, consign or sell outright?
| Option | Best when | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Auction | You want machines gone and the market to set the price, or you are closing or downsizing a shop. | A percentage of the final selling price. The price is set by bidders. |
| Let us sell it for you | You want to hold out for a target price and can wait for the right buyer. | The machine is listed for sale on your behalf. |
| Sell it to us | You want a firm, quick answer. | We make an offer on the machine as it stands. No commission, because we are the buyer. |
Auction questions
Can you liquidate an entire machine shop?
Yes. API Auction Services can provide a full facility liquidation, or sell only the equipment you want to move.
What does an auction cost?
We charge a percentage of the final selling price of the items. Contact us for the details for your equipment.
Who gets the equipment to the auction?
The consignor, unless otherwise specified. Items go to the API warehouse.
Do I have to auction everything?
No. You can sell just your excess equipment to make room. If you would rather sell a machine to us outright or have it sold on your behalf, see sell your machinery.