As a seller of heavy equipment, auctions can offer you a lot of
benefits that are hard to resist. Your heavy equipment for sale is
almost guaranteed to be sold within a few hours after the start of the
bidding, and the final price can go well above the market value.
Auctions are quick and efficient, and all the fast action at on-site
auction venues and auction websites can also translate to fast payment
to your account. Buyers are also screened before they can participate,
which assures sellers that everyone is fully capable of buying their
machines. As you can see, auctions are very convenient for sellers. They
are, however, not free from hassles and issues, and because of that, it
is important to be vigilant. Should you choose to auction off your
heavy equipment for sale, the following tips are a help so that you will
not to run into any unnecessary and avoidable inconveniences and
expenses, as well as help you to maximize your experience as you auction
your heavy equipment:
Pick the right company. Choosing the right auction company is
very important, to say the least. Reputable auction companies give you a
higher visibility, and they generally provide more comprehensive
services. They have stable security measures that protect buyers and
sellers from being cheated upon or from becoming victims of fraud. As a
seller, one of your greatest concerns is to be able to reach the right
audience. Additionally, you want to be assured that your money gets to
you full and on time. Reputable auction companies can do all those for
you and more.
Choose between on line or on-site auction. On
line auctions are undeniably convenient for the sellers. Their machines
often stay with them and they given greater control of the auction.
Some websites allow direct communication between sellers and buyers,
which the former can appreciate very much because he gets to answer
first-hand questions from the latter. However, it is said that close to
80% of purchases are done in on-site auctions. This could be because a
lot more individuals want to be able to inspect the machines personally.
On-site auction employees also do a great job at prepping machines up
to make them work and look better.
Verify, verify, verify. If you
are about to close a deal, verify a few important things first, like
customer information and preferred payment options. Always ask and
verify the customer's complete address and telephone number. Try to
maintain some healthy skepticism to be able to sense if there is
something suspicious or inconsistent with customer and what he is
saying. Demand for payment first before shipping, and if payment is
through cheque, verify if it is valid or real.
