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5 Steps to Prepare Your Metalworking Equipment for Auction
November 3, 2025
Categories: Auctions, Fabrication
If you’re in the metalworking industry and considering selling equipment like CNC machines, welders, lathes, or presses, proper prep is key. Whether you’re upgrading equipment, downsizing, or closing a shop, investing a little time upfront can lead to better bids and a faster sale. At Backes Auctioneers, we’ve worked with countless metalworking shops all across Iowa and the Midwest. We know what buyers want, and what gets them to bid. This checklist walks you through five important



