Turn Your Assets Into Opportunity.
Whether you have one warehouse to liquidate or you want to build an auction business, Equip-Bid's marketplace puts your inventory in front of hundreds of thousands of ready buyers while we handle payments, taxes, and the heavy lifting.
Two Ways to Sell With Us.
Whether you want us to handle everything or you want to build your own auction business on our platform, we've got a path for you.
Consignment
You have items to sell. We handle the rest. Our experienced auction professionals manage cataloging, photography, marketing, buyer payments and pickup coordination. You get paid when it sells.
- We catalog and photograph every item
- We market your auction to our buyer network
- We process all payments and collect sales tax
- We coordinate buyer pickup logistics
- You receive proceeds after auction close
Become a Seller
You run your own auctions using Equip-Bid's marketplace, massive bidder network, and operational infrastructure. We handle the payments, tax and technology. You focus on sourcing inventory and running great auctions.
- Access to hundreds of thousands of registered buyers
- Cloud based auction management tools
- We process all buyer payments through Stripe
- Automated sales tax compliance via Avalara
- You keep 100% of the buyer's premium
- Training, support, and marketing assistance
Why Sellers Choose Us
We've built the marketplace so you don't have to. Here's what we handle for every seller on the platform.
We Handle All Payments
Every buyer payment is processed securely through Stripe. You never have to set up a merchant account or chase payments. We collect it. We process it. You get paid.
We Handle All Sales Tax
Sales tax compliance is fully automated through Avalara. We calculate, collect and remit sales tax for every transaction. Zero tax responsibility on your end.
We Absorb All Chargebacks
When a buyer disputes a charge, that's our problem, not yours. We absorb 100% of chargeback risk, protecting your revenue from unexpected losses.
Massive Buyer Network
Your auctions are visible to hundreds of thousands of registered bidders across 48 states. More eyes on your items means more competition and better sale prices.
Marketing Support
We actively promote auctions to our buyer network through targeted marketing, email campaigns and platform positioning. Your items get the visibility they deserve.
You Keep the Buyer's Premium
As a seller, you set the buyer's premium and keep 100% of it. Equip-Bid doesn't take any cut of the premium. It's yours entirely.
How It Works for Sellers
From your first conversation with us to getting paid. Four simple steps.
Connect With Us
Reach out for a consignment consultation or submit your seller application. We'll learn about your inventory, your goals and your timeline. Then, we'll find the right path for you. Every relationship starts with a conversation.
Set Up Your Auction
Catalog items, add photos and descriptions, set your terms and buyer's premium. For consignment clients, our team handles all of this. For platform sellers, our cloud-based tools make it fast.
Buyers Bid
Your auction goes live to our entire buyer network. We market it, handle all payments through Stripe, manage all buyer interactions and collect every dollar owed. You watch the bids come in.
Get Paid
After the auction closes and buyers pay, we settle your proceeds. We provide clear statements showing every line item so you always know exactly where you stand. No surprises.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No complicated fee structures. No surprise charges. Here's how seller pricing works.
Seller Fee Structure
Everything you need to know. Nothing hidden.
10% Platform Fee
A single, unified rate on the total sale amount. Covers payment processing, sales tax compliance, chargeback protection, platform infrastructure and support.
Zero Payment Processing Costs
We process all buyer payments through Stripe at our expense. No credit card fees come out of your proceeds.
100% of Buyer's Premium is Yours
The buyer's premium is set at 18% across the board. Every dollar of it goes directly to you. Equip-Bid doesn't take any portion.
Who Sells With Us?
Our sellers come from every industry. If you have assets to move, there are buyers waiting on our platform.
Companies closing, downsizing, or relocating that need to move equipment, furniture and inventory quickly at the best possible return.
Families and attorneys managing estates that need professional auction services to fairly and efficiently sell a lifetime of possessions.
Restaurants upgrading, remodeling or closing that need to sell commercial kitchen equipment like ovens, coolers, prep tables and small wares.
Retailers with excess inventory, seasonal overstock, customer returns or closeout merchandise looking for an efficient channel to recover value.
Companies and dealers selling vehicles, parts, fleet equipment and automotive tools to a large and active buyer pool.
People who want to build their own auction business using our platform, bidder network and infrastructure without the overhead of building from scratch.
Seller FAQ
Everything you need to know about selling with us.
Sellers pay a simple 10% platform fee on the total sale amount (winning bid plus buyer's premium). This covers payment processing through Stripe, sales tax compliance through Avalara, chargeback protection, platform infrastructure and ongoing support. No monthly subscriptions or setup costs.
Most auctions run for 7 to 14 days, though this is flexible based on your needs. For consignment clients, our team recommends the optimal timeline. Sellers on the platform can schedule durations that work for their business.
For consignment clients, yes. Our team handles all photography, item descriptions and cataloging. For sellers running their own auctions, you manage listings using our cloud-based tools with easy photo upload and item description tools.
After closing, buyers have a set payment window to pay online. We process all payments, collect sales tax and handle any issues. Once the payment period closes, we settle your proceeds with a clear itemized statement.
Buyers pay online through our Stripe-powered checkout. Pickup is coordinated at the auction location during specified removal dates that you set in your auction terms. You never have to chase payments — we handle it all.
Yes! While we started in the Midwest, our platform supports sellers across the country. Contact us to discuss how we can support your auctions regardless of location.
From Our Sellers
Ready to Get Deals Done?
Whether you have assets to liquidate or a business to build, we're here to make it happen. The first step is just a conversation.