Welcome to Machines&Bids

About Us

Machines & Bids auctions is the premier online marketplace for buying and selling light to heavy equipment. From construction to agricultural equipment, to heavy truck, our platform caters to a wide range of industrial needs. Our mission is to provide a seamless, secure, and efficient auction experience for both buyers and sellers.

Discover a world where you can auction and acquire the machines you need, from heavy-duty equipment to specialized machinery, and construction equipment.

Low Fees

Enjoy low commission rates. Buyers and sellers pay a minimal fee.

Detailed Listings

Each equipment listing is comprehensive, specific to its category.

Logistics Support

We assist connecting you with transport providers, making transactions smooth and hassle-free.

Trusted Community

A community of verified buyers and sellers ensures trust and reliability in every deal.

How It Works?

  1. Explore and Bid: Browse through a wide range of listings and place your bids on equipments that meet your needs.
  2. Finalize the Deal: After winning a bid, we'll coordinate with the seller and buyer for payment and logistics.

Buying on Machines & Bids

1. Register to Bid

Register with a valid credit card and phone number to engage with sellers and place bids.

  • Note that winning bidders pay a buyer’s fee based on the winning bid amount.

2. Perform Due Diligence

While we have endeavored to make the online car purchasing process as secure and straightforward as possible, the ultimate responsibility for due diligence rests with you. It's essential to ensure that the vehicle you're interested in aligns with your needs before you place a bid.

  • Carefully examine the listing, paying close attention to any disclosed imperfections. Review any available inspection reports, recent maintenance records, photographs, and other relevant details.
  • Feel free to reach out to the seller with any inquiries about the vehicle. You can use the comments section, Seller Q&A, or the “Contact” feature for this purpose.
  • Consider arranging a personal inspection of the vehicle, or coordinate with the seller to set up a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection (PPI) at a trusted local shop, which would be at your expense.

3. Arrange Financing and Logistics

To ensure smooth bidding, it's important to be well-prepared.

  • We've partnered with financial institutions to simplify financing. You can start the pre-approval process and apply for a loan directly from each auction page.
  • If you plan to finance your purchase, getting pre-approval from your lender is recommended. Keep in mind that lenders may have specific criteria for the equipment's year and mileage.
  • Also, discuss transportation and storage logistics with the seller. For shipping needs, you can easily get an estimate directly from the auction page before bidding.

4. Place Your Bid

Bid confidently with our user-friendly interface.

  • Remember, bids are binding, so bid only if you are committed to purchasing the equipment. Once you are the highest bidder, there are no options for refunds.
  • When you bid, we place a hold on your credit card for the buyer's fee. If you win the auction, this fee is charged, the remaining portion is released and you pay the seller directly for the vehicle. If you don't win, the hold is released after the auction.
  • To maintain fairness in the auction process, any bids placed in the last minute of the auction will extend the auction duration by an additional minute. This rule ensures that all interested parties have a fair chance to place their bids.

5. Winning the Auction

Win the auction by being the highest bidder.

  • In auctions with a "Reserve", your bid must reach or surpass the reserve price set by the seller, which is not publicly disclosed. In NO RESERVEauctions, the highest bid secures the machine, irrespective of the bid amount.
  • After the auction ends, we'll provide you with a detailed checklist to help you finalize your purchase. We'll also share contact details between you and the seller to streamline the transaction and logistics. Buyers should complete full payment for the vehicle within seven (7) business days of the auction's end. For further details, see our Finalizing the Sale guidelines.

Selling on Machines & Bids

1. Submit Your Equipment

Provide key details like the photos, and a description. Choose to set a reserve price or opt for a no-reserve auction. Note that sellers pay a seller’s fee based on the winning bid amount.

2. Prepare Your Listing

Once accepted, provide additional details and photos. Ensure your equipment is not listed elsewhere and be ready to engage with the community during the auction.

3. Finalize Your Auction

Review and approve your listing draft. We'll schedule your auction, and it will go live shortly after.

4. Participate in the Auction

Active participation is key. Respond to questions, and enjoy the excitement of the final bidding moments.

5. Auction End

After the auction, you'll receive a checklist and the buyer’s contact information to finalize the sale. If the reserve is not met, we may assist in negotiating a deal.

Finalizing the Sale

1. Make Contact

After a sale on Machines & Bids, we facilitate direct communication between buyer and seller for transaction completion, providing a tailored checklist for a seamless process. We offer guidance and support for effective post-auction sales.

  • Contact the other party promptly after the auction concludes, maintaining courtesy and positivity for a smooth transaction.
  • It's advisable for the seller to present ownership proof, like a copy or photo of the title and registration.

2. Payment & Documentation

Buyers are expected to complete full payment for the equipment within a seven (7) business days of auction closing.

  • If the seller can pay off the loan, they should do so promptly and provide loan clearance proof.
  • Should the seller lack funds, the buyer might directly settle the outstanding loan amount and then pay the seller the remaining purchase cost.
  • Creating a detailed Bill of Sale, signed by both parties, is crucial. We will provide a draft for this purpose.
  • Payment methods like wire transfers are recommended, though other options exist, such as bank transactions or electronic transfers.
  • Coordinate vehicle pickup and finalize the deal.

3. Arrange Pickup or Shipping

Coordinate the pickup of the equipment.

  • If shipping is required, the buyer can arrange it through the provided contacts.
  • Release the vehicle and title only after full payment receipt. In remote transactions, the seller should mail the title to the buyer with a tracking number post-payment.

4. Share Your Success Story

We love to celebrate successful transactions! Share your experience and photos of the handoff with the Machines & Bids team.

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