Your Questions, Answered: Part 1

I’ve seen this machine listed before? Why is this?

There are a few reasons you may see the same piece of equipment listed multiple times. One reason could be that the item was found not to be operational, pulled from the auction, repaired and added to another. Another reason could be because a buyer did not pay for the item or pick it up, despite our zero tolerance non-payment policy. Lastly, the item could have had a reserve that was not met. Sometimes people buy a machine, use it for several years and re sell it on WireBids.

How will I ship my equipment?

This is worked out between the buyer and seller. Many sellers outline how much they will charge to skid or prep the equipment for shipment on the auction’s terms or individual lot page. If not outlined, shipping is often the buyer’s responsibility. In most auctions, bidders can contact the seller directly during the auction to arrange shipping.

What happens if I don’t pay?

WireBids takes nonpayments very seriously. If the seller does not receive payment for your equipment your account will be in jeopardy of immediate removal. In some cases it cannot be helped and we will work the buyer and seller to come to a solution.

Our user-friendly website coupled with our continually growing user base make WireBids the best place to sell your used printing, bindery, mailing and packaging equipment online. Register today for a free account. Call us at (888) 837-8101 or sales@wirebids.com to get started!

Cleveland Startup WireBids Helps Keeps Print Alive through Online Auction Platform.

WireBids is an online auction platform connecting buyers and sellers of used printing and bindery equipment all over the globe. This spring, the company will expand into the used packaging equipment industry.

Founders Christian Carson and Christopher Boggs saw the value in creating an auction platform to bring buyers and sellers together online. In 2011, the options available to auction used equipment were sparse. eBay was designed for small commercial transactions, not specialized equipment worth thousands. 

2011 saw the printing industry decline roughly 20%.  The industry was in the process of liquidation. The recession meant that businesses cut back on advertising and many print shops were forced to close their doors. WireBids found a way to save these assets from the junkyard through its dynamic auction platform. Equipment seekers from 152 countries can now secure quality used equipment at an affordable price, all online.

“We wanted to offer better service than the others. We offer targeted marketing for our clients and answer our phones. A lot of these Silicon Valley tech companies are trying to eliminate humans from the process. We’re doing the opposite, says Carson, a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law.  “This is high stakes. You can’t leave it to an algorithm. When clients spend thousands on equipment to grow their business they expect you to pick up the phone.”

WireBids is hoping to deliver the same level of customer service and enthusiasm as it expands into the used packaging equipment industry.
Contact us for more information on buying and selling your commercial assets. WireBids is always happy to hear from used equipment dealers and printers looking to auction equipment.

10 Quick Tips for Selling your Used Printing Equipment with WireBids

1. Look around your print shop. Is there any under-utilized equipment? What about machines used for accounts you no longer service? Look for anything taking up more space than necessary. We can help you sell it in your own auction. 
2. If you’ve recently upgraded your equipment through a purchase or WireBids or elsewhere, you can auction your old equipment in one of our monthly consignment auctions.

    

3. Once you’ve outlined which pieces you will be auctioning it is time to take photos that really showcase your equipment. Take photos of all the components, rollers, blades, perf wheels, anything that your buyers will need to see before they bid. We have seen it proven time and time again- the better the photos, the better the closing price. Try taking a video of your equipment in action. Quality photos go a long way, in many cases resulting in the difference of thousands of dollars. 
4. Help your buyers see the value of your equipment by providing equipment specifications. They’ll want to know things like total impression count, maximum sheet size and electrical requirements. Think about what YOU would want to know about a piece of equipment before you buy it- and tell your buyers. They’ll thank you for it. 
5. Indicate your equipment’s condition. Provide a service history where possible. List all recent repairs and upgrades. 
6. List included accessories so your buyers know the value they are getting with your equipment. Extra blades, extra rollers, cutting sticks, anything that would increase the value of your lots. 
7. Provide user manuals. We can try to find them online, but a paper copy is always helpful when buying used equipment. 

    

8. Let your buyers know of any costs associated with packaging the equipment for pickup or shipment. How much will you charge to palletize or crate the item? Do you have a loading dock or a forklift on site? Will you help the buyer arrange shipping or is this their responsibility? Spell out every detail before the auction so buyers have a better idea of shipping costs. They’ll bid higher if they have a clearer picture of how much it will cost to bring the equipment to their shop floor. 
9. Make yourself available for questions during the auctions. Many buyers wait until the last minute to inquire about equipment condition or shipping costs. Answering these questions in a timely manner helps the auction run smoothly. 
10. Lastly, tell your friends about us! We’re always looking to hear from used equipment dealers and print shop owners looking to liquidate. WireBids offers excellent support for both buyers and sellers. Our user-friendly website coupled with our continually growing user base make WireBids the best place to sell your used printing, bindery, mailing and packaging equipment online. Register today for a free account. Call us at (888) 837-8101 or sales@wirebids.com to get started!

Sell your Used Printing, Bindery, Packaging and Mailing Equipment with WireBids

Selling on WireBids is easy! More than 10,000 bidders across the globe will be able to view and place bids- live on our website. WireBids sells equipment directly from one printer’s floor to another, globally and domestically. With no up-front costs- selling equipment online has never been easier.

Whether you have a warehouse full of equipment or a few pieces, we will walk you through every aspect of your auction, from start to finish. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you develop marketing opportunities to build your brand and drive customers to you.

You will have the ability to govern the auction by your own terms and conditions (as long as they don’t violate ours). Once the auction has ended, WireBids will automatically generate invoices for your customers. You’ll collect the money.

We offer:

• Free appraisal of your equipment based on a long history of selling equipment online. We can help you asses the value of your stock.
• Free live support for both buyers and sellers.
• A prime listing right on the front page of our website, plus a featured slide in our banner.
• Customized email campaigns to reach customers across the globe. Our proprietary list includes more than 8,000 opt-in users and more than 60,000 industry leaders. We’ll get you noticed.
• Free advertisements on trade websites and auction directories.
• Fast technology with up to the second updates. See who is bidding in real time.

Brands we frequently sell:

Heidelberg, Ryobi, Challenge, Horizon, GBC, Baum, Stahl, Xerox, Polar, Horizon, AB Dick, Konica Minolta, Canon, Pitney Bowes, Duplo, Bourg, Xante, Rosback, Eastey, Martin Yale, Kluge, Chandler and Price, Astro, Epson, HP, Kirk Rudy, Agfa, Yale, Sakurai, Secap, Graphic Whizard, Hamada, Harris, Seal, Halm, Itek, Rollem, Chief, Morgana, Oki, FujiFilm and more

Equipment we frequently sell:

Offset presses, digital presses, paper cutters, plate setters, envelope feeders, paper folders, UV coaters, business card slitters, collators, stitchers, trimmers, letterpresses, die cutters, perfect binders, screen press, wide format printers, laminators, shrink wrappers, coil inserters, punches, joggers, inserters, sealers and more

You can reach us at 888-229-5733 or by email at sales@wirebids.com to begin selling your used printing and bindery equipment today!

Updated Privacy Policy

WireBids takes our customers’ personal information seriously. WireBids has created the following Privacy Policy to protect your information.

1.     What information we collect from you.

We will ask you for an email and password, name, address and phone number We may also ask for credit card information or a scan of an unexpired government-issued photo identification. We may ask you for any or all of this information upon account registration, through separate email or phone communications, or through a response form contained on our website.

2.     The role of sellers on WireBids.

 

Sellers are independent of WireBids. We do not control the auction content or the contracting process. WireBids will provide your personal information to the seller to allow the seller to screen and approve bidders. You agree to allow and direct WireBids to disclose your personal information to sellers. Although we admonish sellers to maintain a privacy policy of their own, we do not separately warrant against seller misuse of your information, and you agree to release WireBids from any liability incurred by a seller’s privacy policy or lack thereof.

3.     How else we use your information.

In addition to facilitating a bidder approval process for our sellers’ auctions, we may also use or disclose your information to unaffiliated third parties for the following reasons:

1.       To improve the quality of our service;

2.       For improvement or maintenance of the website;

3.       For processing transactions;

4.       For sending you notifications related to your account;

5.       For advertising new auctions via email lists;

6.       For administering a contest or reward;

7.       To resolve a dispute between users;

8.       For purposes of facilitating a merger or transfer of WireBids;

9.       To update you on company news;

10.   Or when we’re legally required to disclose your information as detailed in Section 5

4.     Email notifications.

 

If you wish to unsubscribe from email notifications, follow the instructions we provide at the bottom of each email we send to you.

5.     Legally required disclosure.

 

There may be occasions where we are legally required to disclose information about you, such as in a response to a subpoena, to prevent fraud or to comply with an inquiry by a government agency. By registering with WireBids, you consent to the release of your information for this purpose. Even if you have elected to opt out, certain pieces of your personal information may be ordered to be disclosed.

6.     Cookies.

 

WireBids uses cookies to improve your browsing experience on the website. Cookies are small files that a website provider transfers to your computer through your Web browser that enables the sites to recognize your browser and capture and remember information. We use cookies to help us keep track of which items you are bidding on, your site preferences, and compile and to analyze site traffic and use patterns to provide better service. You may block the use of cookies by changing the settings on your web browser.

7.     California Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance.

 

WireBids has taken the necessary precautions to be in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act. As part of the California Online Privacy Protection Act, all users of our site may make any changes to their information at any time by clicking on the “My Account” link on the header of any page.

8.     Terms and Conditions.

In conjunction with this Privacy Policy, please read the Terms and Conditions for using this website.

9.     You agree to abide by this Privacy Policy.

Use of WireBids signifies consent to this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to this Policy.

We may make periodic changes to this Privacy Policy. If we do, we will post most up-to-date version on this webpage. This policy is effective as of January 27, 2016.

11. Contact us with any questions.