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MachinesUsed.com has seen continued growth in its auction business, with auction sales making up over 55% of total sales for the first three quarters of 2024.

 If you have experience buying or selling machinery and equipment, we are looking for you!

At Machinesused.com, we created our Online Auction Platform in a manner that allows for transparency for our Bidders.  We indicate where the machine is located, the company that owns it.  We want our bidders to have all of the information that we have available, so that they can feel comfortable bidding in our online sales.  ...

I have not had a sale with so may Mazak CNC Machine less then 5 years old.  This is a great oppoortunity for Mazak CNC users.

Partnerships can provide businesses with access to new markets and customers. By collaborating with other experts, businesses can leverage their networks to expand their reach, and tap into new opportunities.

When it comes to determining the value of industrial machinery and equipment, having experience in buying and selling machines is a valuable asset.

After 75 Years in the Gear Manufacturing business, the owner has decided to close Twin City Gear.

If you’ve been considering purchasing equipment at machinesused.com, Section 179 gives you one more reason to move forward before years’ end.

Congratulations are in order! Jill Hostad has achieved the designation of Auction Marketing Management Professional by the National Auctioneers Association.

Who is the costumed Machinesused crusader in this photo?

Adam Klinkner is no stranger to machine shops, having spent the last eight years as a Swiss machinist on a floor in a high-precision shop.

It’s been three years since Luke Harter, auction project manager, joined MachinesUsed.com, and none of his days with the company have been the same.

Hot off the presses, and in time for the heat of summer - here is your AMEA Newsletter.

Originally hired to help with sales and offer administrative support, Hostad now serves as the operations manager at MachinesUsed.com and often handles out-of-state machine tool sales.

I still get nervous, or anxious the evening before an auction.  Nervous or anxious is NOT a bad thing

Chris Archer, our go-to guy for machine sales and auctions, recently celebrated 10 years with our company. We asked Chris to reflect on how his position has evolved over the years.

The story of MachinesUsed.com is one of ingenuity, initiative, and plain old hard work. Founded in 2003 as the used machine tool division of Productivity Inc., MachinesUsed.com has grown from a small operation run by one man at a single desk to a full team of industry specialists with 100+ years of experience, operating out ...

It’s a common scenario. Sometimes, an owner is retiring. Other times, there’s an unexpected life change. MachinesUsed.com is uniquely equipped to address situations just like these. We can assess the condition of the machines, create auction lots of all equipment and supplies, post pictures, videos, and specs of the equipment, and host the online sale. 

"John, Jack, and Luke are the real GOATs in regards to the auction. Everything flowed smoothly and I was always kept up on details. Very Professional." 

Welcome the AMEA’s Newest Member, and First Member of the NEW Professional Member AMEA Designation!
Mike Clark, President of the Book and Data Ref Online recently joined the Association of Machinery & Equipment Appraisers as our first Professional Member.  The Professional Member designation is for those who would like to be members of the AMEA, but are not in the business of performing appraisals.  This is a great New Opportunity for people who provide services to, utilize, or work with AMEA Appraisers!