Seller guide
How to sell used machinery online
A practical guide for dealers, manufacturers and industrial companies: what to prepare, how to present your machine and how to answer buyers. On MachineLinker buyers contact you directly and you keep 100% of the price.
Before you list: prepare these 6 things
Buyers decide in a few seconds. Complete and honest listings get more contacts and fewer useless questions.
Manufacturer, model and year
Use the official spelling of the manufacturer and the exact model, and take a photo of the nameplate. Buyers search by manufacturer and model.
Technical data
List the main specifications as name and value: working area, power, speed, number of colours, axes. Buyers compare machines on these data.
Real photos
Up to 6 photos: the whole machine, the control panel, the main units and the nameplate. No logos, phone numbers or text on the photos.
Honest condition
Say clearly if the machine is new, used, refurbished, ex-display or not working. A clear condition saves time for you and for the buyer.
Price or “Ask for price”
Show a price in the right currency, or choose “Ask for price” if you prefer to negotiate. Buyers can always contact you about the price.
Location
The city and country where the machine is. Buyers plan inspection and transport from there.
Where to sell used machinery
There are three main ways. Many companies use more than one.
Sell to a dealer
Fast and simple: one offer, one payment. The dealer buys to resell, so the price you get is lower.
Auction
A fixed date and many bidders. The final price depends on who takes part that day.
Online marketplace
You set the price and talk directly to buyers from many countries. It can take longer to find the right buyer, so a complete listing matters.
See our plans →Sell on MachineLinker in 4 steps
Each step has its own guide with screenshots.
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Answer buyers and sell faster
- Reply quickly. Buyers often contact several sellers: the first useful answer usually wins.
- Keep your listings up to date. Mark sold machines as sold or remove them.
- Add a video and documents such as manuals or layouts when you have them.
- Use “Your reference” for your internal code: you find it in every message about the machine.
- Sponsor your best machines. Sponsored machines, included in the paid plans, appear first in the results and in rotation on the home page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to sell machinery on MachineLinker?
Your first machine is free, with no expiry. For more machines there are annual plans from €49 to €249 (up to 1,000 machines). There is no commission on sales.
Do you take a commission when I sell?
No. You agree on the price directly with the buyer and keep 100% of it.
How do buyers contact me?
From your machine pages and your company page, by message, phone or WhatsApp. Messages arrive in your email with the buyer’s name, company, country and phone.
Can I sell new machines too?
Yes. MachineLinker lists both used and new industrial machinery.
In which language should I write?
In English if you can. Descriptions written in other languages are translated into English by MachineLinker, so that buyers worldwide can read them.
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