How does the sales process work with you?
In three steps: 1) You send us machine data (brand, model, year, condition, and photos). 2) We send you a non-binding first estimate. 3) If you accept, we agree on payment and coordinate the full pickup. On a direct purchase, payment is made by bank transfer before pickup.
How long do the valuation and the offer take?
A non-binding first estimate follows after we receive complete data (including photos); the offer usually follows within 24 to 48 hours on working days once we have all the details. For complex cases — full facilities, production lines, heavy machines — a prior visit may be required, in urgent cases usually within 48–72 hours on working days.
Does the valuation cost anything?
No. The valuation and the offer are entirely free and non-binding. If the offer doesn't work for you, the seller incurs no cost or penalty.
Do you buy defective or decommissioned machines?
Sometimes, if the underlying equipment and brand have resale potential on the used market. A known defect lowers the price; for premium machines it can still be worthwhile for repair, parts, or retrofit. For heavily degraded or outdated equipment, there may be no offer. Describe the defect precisely with photos: we assess case by case.
How and when does payment happen?
On a direct purchase, payment is made by bank transfer before pickup; no machine leaves your site without confirmed payment. Sale through our buyer network: commission stated upfront; you are paid before pickup. In every case, the payment agreement is documented in writing before any process begins. Payment is made by bank transfer, with bank confirmation available on request for larger amounts. We don't handle cash payments.
Do you handle disassembly and transport?
Yes, fully. We organize everything: disassembly, packaging where required, loading, and transport. You don't need to manage logistics subcontractors. The only requirement is that a responsible person (or someone you designate) is available during pickup to hand over keys and manuals and sign the documents.
Do you buy a single machine, or only large lots?
We buy anything from a single machine to complete industrial facilities. There's no minimum quantity. For very low-value machines the process can be more streamlined and without a prior technical visit. For complete facilities, we make a single global offer for the whole package.
Do you buy throughout Germany?
Yes, throughout Germany, including every federal state. Whether logistics costs are included in the price is stated explicitly in the offer.
Do you also buy internationally, outside Germany?
Yes. Beyond Germany, we buy and sell through our network in 15+ countries across 3 continents, and we regularly cover Austria and Switzerland depending on the machine type and value. Contact us and we'll assess your specific case: if it makes sense logistically and economically, we'll do it. We arrange pickup and export logistics wherever the machine is located.
Can I sell a machine I still have on lease?
Yes, but with one step first: ask your finance provider for the early lease-termination payoff. We give you the machine's real market value. If that value exceeds the outstanding balance, you come out ahead. If they're similar, we'll work through the opportunity cost together. If the balance exceeds the value, we calculate whether it makes sense to pay the difference or wait.
Do you buy machines in an insolvency proceeding?
Yes, that's one of our specialized services. We work with insolvency administrators and offer two channels depending on the type of assets: direct purchase (asset deal) for fast resolution, including large and mixed lots, and sale through our buyer network for high-value assets. We produce valuation reports within 48 hours, provide complete documentation for the court file, and act with the discretion these processes require.
Which brands do you buy?
We work with brands that have real demand on the used market and good resale liquidity. In machining: DMG MORI, Mazak, Hermle, Haas, Okuma, Fanuc Robodrill, Makino, Matsuura, Chiron, Hurco, Doosan, Hyundai-Wia. German brands: Deckel-Maho, Traub, Index, Gildemeister, Trumpf. Injection molding: KraussMaffei, Arburg, Engel, Sumitomo Demag, Wittmann Battenfeld, Netstal, and Haitian. Sheet metal: Trumpf, Amada, Bystronic, LVD. And others with demonstrable liquidity.
Do you buy very old machines from the 1980s or 1990s?
That depends on the brand and condition. A German-brand machine (Deckel, Hermle, Traub) from the 1990s in good condition can have export value, especially with a Heidenhain control. An unknown brand with an obsolete control and no available spare parts is usually only worth scrap value. We assess without obligation.
Do I need the machine manuals to sell?
Not strictly, but it improves the price. Original manuals, maintenance history, and calibration certificates add real value because they reduce uncertainty for the end buyer. If you don't have them, we'll still make an offer.
How is a heavy-duty machine disassembled?
With specialized lifting equipment: industrial riggers, telescopic or boom cranes, chain hoists, low-friction roller platforms. We also organize machines over 15 tonnes and heavy-load transport. Special transport permits are also handled by us.
What happens with hazardous substances (oils, coolants, cutting fluids)?
We drain machine fluids (hydraulic oil, coolant, cutting oil) as part of disassembly. We don't handle the disposal itself: it's carried out by a certified waste disposal company, which we can engage and schedule on your behalf if you wish. That company issues the disposal certificates and treatment records for your environmental records directly to you — not us. As the equipment's owner, you remain the waste producer under applicable waste law.
Do you issue a purchase invoice?
Yes, always. We issue the purchase contract and complete documentation for your accounting: invoice, pickup delivery note, and proof of purchase. This documentation is needed to remove the asset from your books and for VAT purposes.
What VAT applies to selling used CNC machine tools?
Selling used machinery between businesses is subject to VAT at the standard German rate (19%) when the seller is a business or professional operating under German tax jurisdiction. Cross-border and export transactions can be treated differently. We always recommend consulting your tax advisor to determine the correct tax treatment for your specific, international case.
Can I sell only some of the equipment from my workshop, without committing to sell everything?
Yes, absolutely. There's no obligation to sell the whole fleet. You can choose exactly which machines you want to sell and keep the rest. We buy starting from a single machine. If you sell several at once, the overall offer can improve.
What happens if I decide not to sell after receiving the offer?
Nothing happens. The offer creates no obligation for the seller. You can decline without giving a reason and at no cost. If you decide to sell in the future, the offer may be reviewed based on market conditions at that time.
Do you buy complete cells with robots and automation?
Yes. We buy complete automated cells: machining center + load/unload robot + pallet system + tooling + software. A complete, documented cell is worth significantly more than its individual components. If the cell is operational and documented, the price premium is significant.
How long does pickup take after the offer is accepted?
From first contact to pickup, it usually takes 7–15 working days. For heavy-duty equipment or complete lines: 3–6 weeks with specific planning. We always give a fixed date before finalizing the transaction.
What documentation do I need to prepare to sell my machines?
The minimum: the seller's company name and registration/VAT number (or tax ID for sole proprietors), machine data (serial number, year, brand, model), and bank details for payment. If you have the original invoice, manuals, or maintenance and calibration certificates, include them: they improve the offer and simplify the transaction documentation.
What data and photos do you need to value my machine?
The minimum for a non-binding valuation: brand, model, year, general condition (operational / idle / defective), and photographs. The most useful photos are a full exterior view, the nameplate, and the CNC control screen. The more information you provide — spindle hours, accessories, maintenance history — the more precise, and potentially higher, the offer.
How do I know if the offer made is fair?
Our offer is based on actual transactions in the European used-machinery market, not on list prices from public listings. What's published on the market is usually asking prices, not actual sale prices: the price actually achieved is typically noticeably below the published asking price. If you have doubts, ask us how we arrived at the figure: we'll walk you through the valuation with concrete data.
Which factors influence price the most?
In order of importance: 1) brand and model (real demand on the used market), 2) year of manufacture and spindle hours, 3) actual mechanical condition, 4) equipment and accessories (5th axis, coolant-through-tool, magazine, pallets), 5) current European market conditions. Brand is the most decisive factor: a Hermle C42 is worth significantly more than an equivalent VMC of the same age from an unknown brand.
Is there a machine type you can't pick up?
There's no practical size limit. Heavy-duty machines or those with special foundations require specific planning with industrial riggers and cranes, but we handle them. Even complete lines and entire facilities.
Do I need to be present for pickup?
It's not mandatory, but it's recommended — either you or someone you designate — to hand over keys and manuals and sign the pickup documents. If you can't be present, we coordinate with the person you name.
What happens if the machine is pledged as collateral for a loan?
You need approval from the lienholder (bank or finance provider) before you can sell. We coordinate with the bank if needed: we value the machine, inform the bank of the price, and manage the release of the lien using the sale proceeds.
How long does a technical site visit take outside major industrial regions?
An urgent on-site visit usually takes place within 48–72 hours on working days; otherwise we schedule it after the first estimate. For standard machines, the valuation can proceed without a visit if you have good photos and complete data.
Do you also buy saws?
Yes. We buy band saws, cold circular saws, sawing centers, and other metal saws.
Which saws do you not buy?
Woodworking and DIY saws, as well as saw blades as a standalone product, are not part of our buying program. We focus on metal saws for industrial use.
Do you also buy gear-cutting machines?
Yes. We buy hobbing, gear shaping, gear grinding, bevel gear, broaching, and gear measuring machines.
Which gear products do you not buy?
Finished gears and gearboxes, hobs and shaper cutters as individual tools, and gear pumps are not part of our buying program. We focus on gear-cutting machines for industrial use.
Do you also buy tool grinding machines?
Yes. We buy CNC tool grinders for milling cutters, drills, and inserts, as well as PCD eroding and grinding machines.
Which grinding machines are not tool grinders?
Surface, cylindrical, and internal grinding machines are general precision machining machines and are covered as grinding machines. We do not buy saw-blade sharpening machines, knife sharpeners for wood and kitchen use, or hand-held grinding tools.
