How do I list a machine on TechBid.co.uk? Find out how easy it is!
How do I list my machine on TechBid.co.uk?
Selling specialist forestry, construction, agricultural or industrial machinery does not have to be complicated. At TechBid we focus on you and we offer full support in the listing and sales process. You don't have to worry about anything, we'll take care of everything.
Here's a step-by-step look at the process of putting your machine up for auction at TechBid - a variant in which this we take care of everything.
STAGE 1: First contact
We believe that a personal conversation is the best solution. The vast majority of our clients start by contacting our specialists by telephone.
Choose the most convenient form of contact for you:
- Phone: Call our specialist - it's the fastest way to get the auction started.
- Email: Send an enquiry and our advisor will get back to you.
- Contact Form: Fill in the short form and wait to be contacted by us.
Our advisor will discuss the entire staging process with you and answer all your questions.
STAGE 2: Gathering materials for the exhibition - what do we need from you?
In the first instance before you move on you should:
- repair machine faults,
- clean and wash the machine.
Next, to make your auction credible and attract the most buyers, we need a few basic things:
| Information required | Description |
| Machine data | Full specification: make, model, year, number of mth/mileage. |
| Documents and history of the machine | Machine documents, service book, repair invoices, how long it has been in your hands, what has been done (servicing) and what is alternatively to do (honestly). |
| Minimum price | The minimum amount for which you are able to sell the machine. This is confidential information for TechBid only. |
| Location | The location where the buyer will collect the machine. |
| Photos (approx. 50) | Good quality images - machine exterior (4 sides), crane, head (and other fittings), cab interior, details, tyres, nameplates. You can upload photos to our cloud (a special link will be generated for you) or via WhatsApp. You can suggest photos that are on our auctions. |
| Video (approx. 60 seconds) | Short film of the machine in operation (e.g. when driving, felling, ripping, digging, loading). This will allow the buyer to assess the efficiency of the machine. |
Professional photography: If you don't have the capacity to take quality photographs, for an additional charge we can arrange for a professional photographer, who will personally take the photos.
See what the other machines up for auction look like: Current machine auctions on TechBid.co.uk
STAGE 3: TechBid operation
As soon as we have received a set of information and materials, we start the process of staging the machine. From this stage onwards, we take care of everything:
- Verification of materials: We check the quality of the images, process them and optimise them for publication. We also verify the completeness of the technical information.
- Creating a professional description: we prepare a comprehensive, reliable description of your machine, focusing on its most important assets.
- Setting up the auction: we complete all technical parameters.
- Auction publication: Within 24 hours of receiving the complete set of materials, we publish your machine on our portal.
- Exposure on several platforms: Your offer does not end with TechBid. We also advertise on OLX and MASCUS.
STAGE 4: Costs
Simple and low fees:
- Promotional display fee: The promotional display cost is only £199 - all you have to do is like our profile on FB or Instagram and sign up to our newsletter.
- Success commission: Commission is only charged if the auction is successful. Its amount is agreed individually with our specialist.
Selling on our portal is simple and enjoyable. You gain access to a large buyer base and the possibility to sell your machine above the minimum price if several people are bidding.
