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SELL YOUR CNC OR LIQUIDATE YOUR FACILITY THROUGH A PROVEN, FULL-SERVICE PROCESS

Our team handles everything: strategic marketing, coordinated logistics, accurate valuation, and seamless sale management.

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Single Machine Sales

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Comprehensive Surplus Solutions

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Whether selling one CNC machine or a full facility, MTB provides a personalized, fast, and secure selling experience. With 30+ years of industry expertise and a global network, we help you reach niche markets and close deals quickly.

Multiple Selling Options

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Online Auctions • Marketplace Listings • Trade-In • Direct Purchase

Sell directly from your facility — no downtime, no extra hassle. We handle the process so you can stay focused on your operations.

Best Deal for You

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Our B2B platform connects you directly with manufacturers, ensuring better prices and faster transactions.

Exclusive Auction Advantage

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Sell directly from your shop floor without extra handling or dealer fees. Auctions bring serious buyers and faster results.

Total Transparency & Guarantee

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Market demand—not dealers—sets your price.

Know how your machine is being valued and sold. Whether you choose a direct purchase, a marketplace listing, or an auction, pricing is based on real market demand—not dealer markups. You’ll see the process clearly from start to finish and get paid quickly once the sale is complete.

Better for the Industry

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B2B sales keep the manufacturing cycle moving. Get fast returns, support other manufacturers, and avoid the hassle of finding and qualifying buyers.

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Liquidation

Contact about Liquidation Services

A Buyer Network Built In

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We are the only auctioneer dual-synced with Bidspotter while also maintaining our own in-house bidding network. With over 36,000 qualified metalworking bidders across North America, we never outsource the most important part of an auction, the buyers. That means more competition, better pricing, and full control of the process.

Flexible Auction Formats

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We offer both live and timed auctions, allowing your liquidation strategy to match your timeline and facility needs. Our auctions run on a consistent schedule every two weeks, so your equipment never sits waiting for the “right” sale date.

Metalworking-Only Focus

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Your equipment is listed on a platform built exclusively for metalworking—not buried among unrelated industries. This focused environment ensures your machines reach serious buyers who understand their value.

Intelligent Marketing & AI-Driven Exposure

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We use advanced data tools and AI-driven targeting to match your equipment with the most relevant buyers. Combined with traditional auction strategies and modern digital marketing, this creates stronger demand and higher realized values.

Complete Liquidation Support

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From a single lot to an entire facility, no project is too large or too small. We manage the full liquidation process from start to finish—planning, marketing, execution, and settlement.

Turnkey, Seller-Focused Process

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Our team handles on-site coordination, online execution, and buyer engagement, so you can stay focused on your business. Every liquidation is supported by experienced account executives who guide you through each step to ensure a smooth, transparent, and profitable outcome.

How It Works

A Simple, Transparent Process from Start to Finish

Step 01

Submit Your
Info

Share details about your CNC equipment or facility to get started.

Step 02

Get Appraisal & Strategy

Our experts assess your assets and recommend the best sales approach.

Step 03

Choose Your Sales Path

Select from auction, direct sale, or consignment based on your goals.

Step 04

We Market & Manage Logistics

We manage marketing, outreach, inspections, and transport.

Step 05

Close Sale & Receive Payment

Get paid quickly after the sale, with full transparency and documentation.

Appraisals: We’ll Value & Price It

Appraisal Requests & Services

Decades of Valuation Expertise

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Sell directly from your facility — no downtime, no extra hassle. We handle the process so you can stay focused on your operations.

Data-Driven Accuracy

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We use verified resources, historical sales data, real-time industry tools, and market trends to determine fair and reliable market values.

Comprehensive Evaluation

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Every detail counts, from machine age, make, and model to tooling, upgrades, usage hours, and maintenance history.

Real Market Insight

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We factor in your facility conditions, materials, and urgency to sell, ensuring a realistic and actionable appraisal that supports your business goals.

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Transport

Logistics Request Form

Complete Logistics Management

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We take care of every logistical detail—transportation, rigging, shipping, and installation—so you can focus on your business, not the hassle.

Turnkey Sales & Purchases

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Our team manages all pre-sale and post-sale logistics for both buyers and sellers, ensuring a smooth and stress-free process.

End-to-End Support

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From payment and paperwork to title transfer and freight coordination, we handle it all with transparent communication and trusted vendors.

Cost-Effective & Reliable

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We negotiate the most competitive rates through our vast network, saving you time, effort, and money.

Trusted by the Industry

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Easy transfers, fast transactions, and dedicated account support — ensuring smooth and successful sales or purchases every time.

At Machine Tool Bids, we help clients buy and sell machinery with a focus on smooth transfers and top-notch service. Explore machinery to boost your business or sell your equipment for cash. For logistics quotes or auction services, call 312-604-1850 or fill out the form.

Guide

How to take photos of machine

High-quality photos can significantly impact the speed and price of your sale. Follow these tips for the best results:

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Lighting

Turn on all your shop lights and use flash to ensure clarity.

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Camera Prep

Clean your camera lens with a dry cloth before taking photos.

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Clutter Free

Remove any clutter around the machine for a clean shot.

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Multiple Angles

Capture images from different angles (head on, left / right) and include any serial plates or internal shots if possible.

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Key Components

Show important details like the spindle, tool changer, chip conveyors, coolant pumps, and other tooling.

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Machine Hours & Controller

Include a clear shot of the machine's hours and controller.

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Videos

Showcase the machine in action, tool changing, spindle moving, or axis functioning, to demonstrate it's in good working condition.

Download Photo Guide (PDF)

Download guide PDF on How to take great photos of your machine

Download Guide (PDF)

Clean your machines to sell for top dollar

You don't need to invest in costly repairs, but a quick clean-up can make your machine look more appealing to buyers. Here's how to get it market-ready:

  • Zep industrial cleaner & degreaser

    A must-have for cleaning machines quickly and effectively.

  • Goo Gone Pro-Power or Goof Off or rubbing alcohol

    For removing stubborn residue like old paint.

  • 3M rubbing compound (industrial grade) or Meguiar’s Ultra-Cut compound

    Ideal for polishing metal surfaces.

  • 10-inch buffing wheel

    For polishing; use sparingly to avoid repainting unless necessary.

  • Water

    In a spray bottle.

  • White Diamond metal polish

    Great for polishing tooling and metal components. It’s a little expensive but goes a long way and lasts a good while.

  • WD-40

    A versatile spray for lubrication and cleaning.

  • Scotch Brite pads

    For tough cleaning on bare metal.

  • 3-2-1 system

    Restores machine windows, removing nicks caused by chips.

  • Touch-up paint/spray paint

    Optional, only for minor cosmetic fixes.

  • Basic tools

    Toothbrush, wire keycap puller, and a new manufacturer sticker can add the finishing touches.

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Download the Machine Photo Guide

How to take great photos of your machine” (tips on angles, lighting, removing clutter, etc.)

Why Choose Us

Experience. Reach. Results.

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    200+ Years of Combined Industry Experience

    Our team brings over two centuries of hands-on experience in machine tools, manufacturing, and equipment sales. That depth of knowledge ensures accurate valuations, informed strategy, and results you can trust.

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    Built Exclusively for Metalworking

    We focus on metalworking equipment—nothing else. This specialization keeps your machines in front of serious buyers who understand their true value, not lost among unrelated industries.

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    Immediate Appraisals & Fast Offers

    We provide prompt evaluations backed by real market data. Whether you’re seeking a cash offer, marketplace listing, or auction, you get clear answers and next steps without delays.

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    700,000+ Qualified Manufacturing Contacts

    Our platform connects you to a database of over 700,000 vetted buyers and sellers across the manufacturing industry. That reach drives stronger demand, faster sales, and better outcomes.

Case Study

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Achieved a 25% higher return than estimated market value, with smooth, full-service support from start to finish.

We managed the sale of 15 CNC machines, handling on-site appraisal, marketing, and logistics.

Read full case study
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Achieved a 25% higher return than estimated market value, with smooth, full-service support from start to finish.

We managed the sale of 15 CNC machines, handling on-site appraisal, marketing, and logistics.

Read full case study
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Achieved a 25% higher return than estimated market value, with smooth, full-service support from start to finish.

We managed the sale of 15 CNC machines, handling on-site appraisal, marketing, and logistics.

Read full case study
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Achieved a 25% higher return than estimated market value, with smooth, full-service support from start to finish.

We managed the sale of 15 CNC machines, handling on-site appraisal, marketing, and logistics.

Read full case study
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Achieved a 25% higher return than estimated market value, with smooth, full-service support from start to finish.

We managed the sale of 15 CNC machines, handling on-site appraisal, marketing, and logistics.

Read full case study
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Achieved a 25% higher return than estimated market value, with smooth, full-service support from start to finish.

We managed the sale of 15 CNC machines, handling on-site appraisal, marketing, and logistics.

Read full case study
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Achieved a 25% higher return than estimated market value, with smooth, full-service support from start to finish.

We managed the sale of 15 CNC machines, handling on-site appraisal, marketing, and logistics.

Read full case study
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Achieved a 25% higher return than estimated market value, with smooth, full-service support from start to finish.

We managed the sale of 15 CNC machines, handling on-site appraisal, marketing, and logistics.

Read full case study
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Achieved a 25% higher return than estimated market value, with smooth, full-service support from start to finish.

We managed the sale of 15 CNC machines, handling on-site appraisal, marketing, and logistics.

Read full case study
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Achieved a 25% higher return than estimated market value, with smooth, full-service support from start to finish.

We managed the sale of 15 CNC machines, handling on-site appraisal, marketing, and logistics.

Read full case study

Frequently Asked Questions

Sellers can create a listing by providing machine details, specifications, photos, and pricing. Once submitted, the machine becomes searchable by buyers and dealers actively looking for equipment.

Listings are open to manufacturers, machine shops, business owners, dealers, and auctioneers selling used industrial equipment.

Most listings are reviewed and published quickly, allowing sellers to start receiving inquiries without long approval delays.

Yes. Sellers with multiple machines or full facility liquidations can list several assets to reach a wider buyer audience.

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