Announcing "Best Offer" a faster way to buy and sell used industrial equipment

We’ve always believed that the process of buying and selling used industrial equipment should be simple, fast, and efficient. Every day, the team at Aucto talks to manufacturers, asset managers, and resellers who rely on Aucto to help them recover value or source quality equipment — and one thing we kept hearing was that the market needed more speed.

That’s why I’m excited to introduce a new sale format on Aucto: Best Offer.

The Best Offer format works much like an RFP process. Sellers list their equipment offering on the Aucto Marketplace using the "Best Offer" format. The listing is open for bids for a set period of time, typically around ten days. During this time, buyers can evaluate and submit their best offer on the listing. Once the bidding period closes, the seller reviews all offers and selects the winning bidder.

This new format bridges the gap between traditional fixed-price listings and time-bound auctions, giving both buyers and sellers a more efficient and faster way to close deals.

Why We Built “Best Offer”

Over the past year, our team has spoken with thousands of users — from Fortune 500 manufacturers liquidating surplus assets to resellers sourcing inventory for their customers. The message was consistent:

• Buyers want more certainty and fairness in the bidding process.
  
  
• Sellers want faster liquidity and a clearer picture of true market demand.
  
  

We designed Best Offer to solve both.

For Buyers: It removes the frustration of having to educate sellers on what their equipment is worth. You can make offers based on your market knowledge and margins — without the pressure of live auctions or rigid “Buy Now” pricing.

For Sellers: It drives more engagement and competitive bidding. Instead of waiting for one perfect buyer, you can quickly gather multiple offers and gauge real market value — helping you move assets faster while staying in control of the outcome.

A Fair, Faster Experience for Both Sides

Best Offer was built to create a level playing field:

• Buyers compete fairly by submitting what they truly believe the equipment is worth.
  
  
• Sellers receive multiple bids that reflect actual market demand and can choose the offer that best fits their goals.
  
  

The result is a more transparent, data-driven marketplace — exactly what Aucto was built to enable.

Who Benefits Most

While anyone on Aucto can take advantage of Best Offer, it’s especially valuable for:

• Resellers and Dealers who understand asset value and want more control over sourcing.
  
  
• Manufacturers and Asset Managers looking to clear surplus or idle equipment in less than 30 days, while still maximizing recovery value.
  
  

Try It Today

Best Offer is now live on Aucto. Look for listings marked with the Best Offer label — or create your own Best Offer sale directly from your Aucto Seller Dashboard.

Whether you’re sourcing your next lot or selling surplus assets, Best Offer makes every transaction more flexible, more transparent, and ultimately — more fair.

Start exploring Best Offer listings today at Aucto.com.