How to Feature or Promote Your Listing
What are the benefits of promoting my listing and how do I get started?Responding to Buyer Inquiries Professionally
How can I communicate with buyers to build trust and close more sales?How to Create Your First Seller Account on the Marketplace
How do I register as a dealer to start selling industrial machinery?Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Your Machines for Sale
How do I list my industrial equipment on the platform?Using AI to Quickly Generate Accurate Product Descriptions
How can I use the built-in AI to create professional listing descriptions?How to Set the Right Minimum Bid, Offer, and Buy Now Prices
What are the different pricing levels for a machinery auction?Best Practices for Taking Photos of Your Machinery
What photos should I include to attract more buyers?Managing Your Listings: Edit, Pause, or Delete Products
How do I update or remove a machine I have listed for sale?How to Track Buyer Enquiries from Your Dashboard
Where can I see and respond to messages from potential buyers?Understanding Subscription Plans and Access Levels
What are the different seller plans and what features do they include?How to Respond to Wanted Ads to Increase Your Sales Opportunities
How can I find buyers who are looking for specific machines I might have in stock?Using Your Seller Dashboard to Optimise Listings and Monitor Interest
How do I use dashboard data to improve my sales performance?How to Purchase Machinery on MachineTools-Sales.com
Are you looking to buy a used or old machineryAuction Guide
How to Bid in an AuctionTips for Inspecting Equipment Before Purchase
How to be sure before you buy an equipmentHow to Create a Buyer Account and Access Your Dashboard
How do I set up my profile to start contacting sellers and tracking machines?Step-by-Step Guide to Searching and Filtering Machines
What is the best way to find specific industrial equipment on the site?How to Save Machines to Your Watchlist for Easy Tracking
How can I keep track of machines I am interested in without searching for them again?Understanding Machine Types: CNC vs Manual
What is the difference between CNC and manual machine filters?How to Contact Sellers and Request More Photos or Videos
How do I ask a seller for more information about a machine listing?How to Make an Enquiry or Place a Bid on an Auction
What is the process for bidding on a machine versus making a standard enquiry?Tips for Reviewing Technical Specifications Before Buying
What technical details should I look for in a listing to ensure the machine meets my needs?How to Post a Wanted Ad and Find Your Machine Faster
What should I do if the machine I need isn't currently listed?Managing Your Buyer Dashboard: Activity, Offers, and Saved Sellers
How do I use my dashboard to keep track of my marketplace activity?How to Ensure Safe and Secure Transactions with Sellers
How can I protect myself when buying machinery from an external seller?On the login page, click Forgot Password to receive reset instructions via email. For other issues, you can access the Help Centre, use the real-time AI chatbot, or submit a message through the Contact Us page for human assistance.
No, buyers can browse the homepage and all product listings without an account. Similarly, anyone can post a machinery request on the Wanted page using the public submission form without needing to register
There are no fees or commissions for buyers to browse or contact sellers. While the platform is accessible via web browsers, a dedicated mobile app feature is not currently supported.
Sellers can view their renewal date and manage their status in the Subscription Management section of their dashboard. If you find an incorrect listing, report it via the Contact Us page or the Help Centre.
No. The platform only facilitates contact; it does not process machine payments, handle shipping, provide escrow, or mediate disputes. All transactions and logistics occur directly between the buyer and seller.
Select Add New Product in your dashboard and choose the auction option. You must set a Minimum Bid Price (lowest entry), a Minimum Offer Price (your reserve), and an optional Buy Now Price for immediate purchase
Sellers must manually set an Auction Duration when creating the listing. Once this duration expires, the listing is automatically removed from the public marketplace.
You can monitor all active bids from the middle section of your Seller Dashboard. If you need to make updates, you can edit the listing via the Manage Listings section.
To place a bid, a buyer must be logged into their account; once logged in, a "Make a Bid" button will appear on the specific auction’s detail page.
If a machine does not sell, you can manage your inventory in the Manage Listings section of your dashboard to republish or update the machine for a new listing or auction.
Sign up as a Seller by providing your name, company name, business address, and a profile message. You must then select a subscription plan and complete the secure Stripe checkout to activate your dashboard
Use the Add New Product shortcut to list machines and the Manage Listings section to edit technical details or photos. You can use the Archive function to temporarily hide a listing from public view without deleting it.
Plans are tiered by the number of allowed listings and include AI-infused tools, shop analytics, and multiple image uploads. All plans feature a 60-day free trial, during which you can publish listings before your first payment is due
Enquiries are logged in the Enquiries section of your dashboard, where you can reply to the buyer's email. Subscribed sellers are also notified of new Wanted requests and can proactively contact those potential buyers
By inputting your machine's raw technical specifications, the AI Listing Generator summarizes the data to create a professional, standardized title and description, which you can then manually review and edit before publishing.
Select Buyer on the Sign Up page and enter your contact and billing details. An account is required so you can track your enquiries, use the watchlist, and place bids on auctions.
Use the header Search Bar for keywords or use the Brand, Category, and Condition filters on the listings page. The CNC filter shows computer-controlled machines, while Manual shows those operated without computer control.
Click the Save / Wishlist icon on any product page to add it to your dashboard’s Watchlist. Your Buyer Dashboard also keeps a history of your enquiries, bids, and saved sellers.
Use the Contact Seller form on a product page to request additional photos or videos via email. To place a bid on an auction, ensure you are logged in and click the "Make a Bid" button.
You can post a request on the Wanted page without registering. Subscribed sellers are notified of these posts and can contact you directly if they have a matching machine in stock.