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Despite the sluggish market in 2024, recent auction results indicate a potential rebound in used machine tool sales as 2025 progresses.

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.

"Like a lathe without a tailstock...never get's centered."

"That guy is like a bore gauge.  Alway around, but never measures up."

 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.

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.

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.

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

Online Auction Closes Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Starting at 10AM CT.  Traub CNC, Index CNC, Zeiss DCC CMM, Precision Turning Facililty Closing, Webster City, IA

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.

Please take this oportunity to share your experiences with delays in the availability of new machinery.  How long have you had to wait for new machines?  Which brands and types are available quickly? Which are not? We want to hear your story. 

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. 

Supply chain challenges mean continued strong demand for machine shop tools and industrial manufacturing equipment. This small machine shop auction brought in good numbers for the machine shop owners in January. The business owners manufactured gun components of their own design at this facility. Last year they sold the product rights and decided to close the machine shop. Bids matched or exceeded our projections for most all of the items in the sale. Having nice looking Haas CNC Machines in the sale always help draw a crowd of bidders...