Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
How KD Auctions helps banks, lenders, trustees, and manufacturers turn surplus machinery into maximum recovery, from managed auctions and cash purchases to certified appraisals.
How does selling industrial equipment at auction work?
KD Auctions handles every stage: valuation, professional photography and cataloging, marketing to our 500,000+ industry contacts, the online sale, and buyer settlement, payment collection, and removal. A managed auction typically runs 6 to 10 weeks from engagement to payout, and proceeds are disbursed once buyers have paid. Get a Free Consultation at kdauctions.com.
Do you buy equipment outright, or only sell it at auction?
Both, and we will tell you which path recovers more for your situation. An auction usually delivers the highest return by putting your assets in front of competing buyers, while an outright purchase trades some of that upside for speed and certainty. If you would rather not wait, expect a cash offer within 24 to 72 hours, funds 3 to 7 days after acceptance, and removal within 1 to 2 weeks.
What does it cost to sell with KD Auctions?
Terms are tailored to each engagement and quoted upfront, and most sellers pay nothing out of pocket. Call (480) 455-3910 for a no-obligation quote.
What types of equipment and industries does KD Auctions handle?
We sell industrial and manufacturing assets of every kind: CNC machining centers, fabrication and sheet metal, injection molding and plastics, forklifts and material handling, and complete plant contents. KD Auctions serves banks, lenders, bankruptcy trustees, and manufacturers nationwide, and coordinates rigging, decommissioning, and removal. This list is not exhaustive, so ask about your specific assets.
Do you provide certified equipment appraisals?
Yes. KD Auctions provides AMEA-accredited, USPAP-compliant machinery and equipment appraisals accepted by lenders, courts, and the IRS. We report at the standard of value your engagement requires, including orderly liquidation, forced liquidation, and fair market value, for lending, litigation, bankruptcy, insurance, and financial reporting. Call (480) 455-3910 to arrange one.
How fast can you respond to an urgent plant closure or liquidation?
Fast. We respond within one business day and can dispatch an onsite team in 48 to 72 hours. For court deadlines, lease expirations, or time-sensitive closures, we coordinate rapid valuation, cataloging, sale, and removal. Call (480) 455-3910 and we can start today.
Can you handle a sale confidentially?
Yes. Many of our engagements are confidential, from quiet dispositions of surplus assets to sensitive plant closures. We can market equipment without naming the seller and disclose ownership details only to qualified, vetted buyers. Request a Confidential Consultation at kdauctions.com.
Do you work with secured lenders, receivers, and bankruptcy trustees?
Regularly. We sell for banks, lenders, receivers, and Chapter 7 and 11 trustees, and we support Article 9 dispositions and Section 363 sales. We coordinate with secured creditors, counsel, and the court, run a documented and commercially reasonable process, and provide the marketing records, sale results, and reporting these dispositions require.
Where is KD Auctions located, and what areas do you serve?
KD Auctions is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and serves clients nationwide. Founded by Michael and Arlene Treger in 1996, we run auctions, liquidations, and certified appraisals across the United States, backed by a network of 500,000+ industry contacts that drives national demand for every sale. Call (480) 455-3910 to discuss your location.
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