Industries Served
Here is a list of the industries we serve.
- Aircraft Parts and Repair
- Amusement Park
- Art Galleries Inventories and Supplies
- Asphalt Paving
- Assembly
- Automobile Repair and Recycling
- Automobile Dealerships
- Bakery
- Bar
- Billiards
- Bindery
- Bingo Hall
- Boat Manufacturing
- Brewery
- Bridal
- Builders
- Building Maintenance
- Building Materials
- Business Liquidation
- Buses
- Butchers
- Cabinet Makers
- Cable
- Catering
- Casket Manufacturing and Inventory
- Catering
- Ceramics
- Child/Day Care
- Chiropractic
- Churches
- Circuit Board Fabricating and Assembly
- Classic Cars
- Clean Room Equipment and Supplies
- CNC Machinery
- Computer
- Construction Equipment
- Convenience Stores
- Cyclers and Sports
- Demolition
- Diesel Repair
- Dry Wall
- Dry Cleaners
- Educational Institutions
- Electrical Contracting and Inventories
- Electricians
- Electronic Components
- Electronics
- Engravers
- Excavating
- Financial Institutions
- Fitness
- Florists
- Food Service Equipment
- Framing
- Furniture, Office and Home
- Graphic Design
- Granite/Marble
- Green House
- Gift Shop
- Government Agencies
- Hardware Stores and Inventory
- Heavy Equipment
- Home Improvement
- Hotels
- Hospitals
- House Movers
- Industrial Supplies
- Insurance Recovery
- Inventory Liquidation
- Janitorial
- Jewelry
- Laboratory Equipment
- Landscape
- Laundromat
- Lawn Care
- Lapidary
- Lighting
- Liquid Processing
- Lodging
- Luggage
- Lumber
- Machine Shops
- Manufacturing
- Masonry
- Material Handling
- Meat Packing
- Mechanical Contracting
- Medical/Scientific
- Metal Fabrication
- Microbrewery Equipment
- Millwright/Riggers
- Mortuaries
- Motorcycle Repair and Parts
- Municipal Equipment
- Museum
- Musical Instruments
- Nursing Homes
- Nursery
- Nursery Retail Fixtures
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- Packaging
- Pallet Racking
- Pathology
- Pawn
- Photography Equipment
- Plumbing Contracting and Inventories
- Pool Hall/Billiards
- Pool Supplies
- Post Office
- Precision Grinding
- Printing/Bindery
- Promotions
- Real Estate
- Recreational Toys
- Rental Shops
- Resorts/Campgrounds/RVs
- Restaurants
- Salvage
- Sand Blasting
- School
- Sewing Machines and Related
- Sheet Metal
- Small Engine Parts
- Sporting Goods
- Sports Arenas
- Stage/Sound/Lighting Equipment
- Stucco
- Tanning
- Testing Equipment and Supplies
- Textile
- Theatrical Equipment and Props
- Tools (All Types)
- Trophy
- Trucks, Repair and Parts
- Upholstery
- Vintage
- Welding
- Window/Door
- Wood Component
- Woodworking
- Yogurt Shop Equipment
Industries We Serve
Auction Masters has driven success for a wide variety of clients. From aircraft parts and repair, to amusement parks, hotels, hospitals, and heavy equipment.
The long-standing experience that Auction Masters brings to the table provides our clientele with a huge difference in overall satisfaction. There is no way to replace experience. Our team claims the honor of serving hundreds of different businesses over a wide array of industries. The Auction Masters difference is in bringing the integrity and trustworthiness of traditional auctions to an online platform.
Our extensive experience in multiple industries has allowed us to create a streamlined process that works in virtually any setting. Below, you will learn more about the different types of businesses and industries we serve. We continue building our library of industry resources, documenting the best practices for navigating each. We have leveraged our success in multiple industries to create a simple process that will work for you and your company.
The Auction Masters Process
Step 1 – The Appraisal
As mentioned earlier in the article, the Auction Masters team has decades of industry experience, giving us a deep knowledge of asset values and markets, allowing our team to successfully serve your business. We have streamlined the appraisal process and work for our clients to quickly determine market value for your equipment.
Step 2 – The Sales Process
We make selling business equipment easy, working with clients to determine and then deliver the best prices available. Our auctions are fast and effective. Our method for selling your equipment gives you the best monetary outcome possible.
The team at Auction Masters takes great pride in working to pair every auction with sophisticated marketing, so sellers reach the right customers. Rest assured, we work to find the most valuable buyers available for the purchase of your items.
Let’s go a bit deeper into what our appraisal process looks like.
Auction Masters Appraisals – A Comprehensive Approach
Our team believes in working with honesty and integrity. Our ongoing commercial and industrial exposure keeps us abreast with the most current values. We take pride in our work as being trustworthy, diligent, and time and cost-effective.
The Auction Masters team is highly reputable and can provide you with exceptional recommendations. We will give you straightforward answers to your questions and address your concerns in the most professional manner.
We make the appraisal process simple and seamless on your end with six steps.
- We set up a date and time for a meeting at your property.
- We make a walk-through of your facility, inspecting, and documenting your equipment.
- We conduct thorough research on the equipment’s market value and create a detailed analysis of what it is worth.
- Our team identifies the best markets for selling your equipment.
- We gather a comprehensive list of comparable equipment being sold.
- Then we return to you with our official report.
As mentioned above, we even provide you with the optimal market for selling your equipment! You’ll find no reason to waste money on a second or third appraisal. Our team will provide you with a detailed, comprehensive report and the most assuring experience possible.
If you’re in a situation where you need to liquidate your business equipment and need that equipment appraised, call the team at Auction Masters here in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Get your appraisal done right, the Auction Masters’ Way. Call today, get appraised, and see the best returns available on your investments.
FAQs
We work with businesses of all types—retail, restaurants, industrial, offices, and more.
You can liquidate a few items, surplus inventory, or an entire business. There's no minimum.
Yes, we offer full support and tailored services for bankruptcy and restructuring cases.
We assess value using market comparables, item condition, and demand. Seller input is also considered.
Appraisals include a walkthrough and item assessment. Fees are disclosed up front if applicable.
Grant access to the space and ensure items are visible and identified. No major prep is required.
It’s not required, but well-presented and clean equipment may attract more buyers.
Yes, branded and custom-built equipment can be listed with appropriate descriptions.
Yes, if it has market value and is properly described.
Basic item details, model numbers, and condition descriptions are helpful. Photos are essential.
No fixed minimum, but higher-value items help improve auction visibility and success.
Yes, reserve pricing can discussed during setup.
It may be relisted, returned, or handled per your preference.
Payment is typically issued within a few business days after the auction settles.
Yes, they may be. Consult your accountant for guidance on reporting proceeds.
Usually a few weeks, depending on auction size and schedule.
Yes, we can recommend professional riggers or removal specialists.
Only if legally required for the specific item type. Most sales do not need permits.
Yes, items can be listed and sold even while your business continues operating.
We coordinate them with you during the planning phase.
No. You don’t need to be onsite. Our team handles the process.
Yes, bidding activity is visible in real-time through your account dashboard.
Yes, preview times are offered and listed in each auction's details.
We require buyer registration and verification before bidding.
Buyers include business owners, resellers, contractors, and industry professionals.
We use digital ads, email campaigns, social media, and targeted outreach.
Yes, we can group similar items to simplify bidding and increase interest.
We take professional photos and assist with writing clear, accurate descriptions.
Our core service area is Minnesota, but we may assist out-of-state sellers based on project scope.
We’ve worked with restaurants, gyms, manufacturers, offices, retail stores, and more.
Yes, we do not accept restricted, illegal, or unsafe items.
Contact us via our website or call for a no-obligation consultation. We’ll coordinate a time that works best for you.
Timing varies by industry, but we’ll recommend the best window during your consultation.
Results vary, but our marketing strategy is designed to maximize your asset’s value.
Sellers are responsible for item condition. Buyers must follow pickup terms to avoid issues.
You’ll be paid within a few business days after the auction concludes and settlement is finalized.
Yes, as long as they are clearly described and have market value.
Yes, we work with bankruptcy trustees and business owners to handle these situations.
Absolutely. We’re equipped to manage large-scale liquidations from warehouses or entire facilities.
Upcoming Auctions
- Aug 19 @ 9:00am CDT
- Sep 3 @ 1:00pm CDT
- Sep 2 @ 6:00pm CDT
- Sep 9 @ 6:30pm CDT
- Aug 22 @ 2:00pm CDT
- Sep 10 @ 1:00pm CDT
- Aug 29 @ 8:00am CDT
- Sep 10 @ 3:00pm CDT
- Sep 5 @ 6:00pm CDT
- Sep 15 @ 1:00pm CDT
- Sep 5 @ 6:00pm CDT
- Sep 15 @ 1:00pm CDT
- Sep 10 @ 6:00pm CDT
- Sep 16 @ 10:00am CDT
