Old Timer Lookin to Downsize Large Professional Shop

[panamaguy]

Put a ad out that states it is complete equipment for a welding shop. Approx price for everything and interested parties need to bring letter of credit from their bank. No exceptions

 

[crabbinman]

rasmus.com does a great job on most stuff, I have worked with Chris, and before him his dad Ron, for about 40 years.

However, for this type of sale the local banks, their lawyers, and the local bankruptcy trustees would use Nick Arrington. He also does a lot of sales of trucks, etc. for the local governments and utilities.

Nick is a good guy, I have worked with him a number of times over the years. He knows the tools and equipment.

He is also out your way. I would at least call him, meet him, let him see what is there and give you advice and a ballpark estimate. He is doing mostly online, but live could be better for this.

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[mx842]

Where in Virginia is he? His shop looks like mine before it burned to the ground. I had both of those millers. My Dynasty was a little newer than his but still an awsome machine. It's really sad for a man to work his entire life and for it to come to this but it's something that happens everyday.
You might try going on the Miller welding forum and showing what you have there are a lot of very good people there that could possibly steer you in the right direction. I know a lot of welders here in the Richmond Area that may be interested in some of that stuff.

 

[tradosaurus]

I like going to estate sales to realize what I don't need in life. My wife hates the estate sales because I get in the mood to get rid of even more stuff.
By the time my estate goes to sale there won't be much.

 

[durano]

I’m in a similar situation. We’re moving from Colorado to Alaska. The cost to move stuff is upwards of $50K. That’s not including the farm equipment and tools.

Sold the tractor and implements for less than half its worth just so I didn’t have to mess with it last minute.

Having a moving sale this weekend for hand tools, power tools, furniture, etc. I just want it gone but my wife wants to receive the value. Pretty sure that we’ll both be disappointed.

Around here an in-person auction would be better. I’m not sure what the cost would be for everything to be moved to the auction company location but it might be worth it if there are security concerns.

 

[tradosaurus]

I’m in a similar situation. We’re moving from Colorado to Alaska. The cost to move stuff is upwards of $50K. That’s not including the farm equipment and tools.

Sold the tractor and implements for less than half its worth just so I didn’t have to mess with it last minute.

Having a moving sale this weekend for hand tools, power tools, furniture, etc. I just want it gone but my wife wants to receive the value. Pretty sure that we’ll both be disappointed.

Around here an in-person auction would be better. I’m not sure what the cost would be for everything to be moved to the auction company location but it might be worth it if there are security concerns.

I'm more interested in your reasons from moving from Colorado to Alaska. My son is stationed near Anchorage and loves it.

 

[dannyojudd]

Looks like lots of treasures and results of hard work. The Cub Cadet is a collectors version - starter/generator one unit and cast iron 3 spd trans plus bonus Kohler engine. Second treasure is the Iron Worker and another is the perhaps 3 ft metal roller. The treasures that are being taken by the vegetation will soon fall victim. The crane may be a Broderson and if it is is a hoss. Best of luck with dispersal.

 

[vagem55]

I must admit I'd love to come look, but I am married, we used to live in Manassas, and I don't plan to be a p**n star....

+1 for the Rasmus brothers. I've dealt with over 20 auction places; they have changed the market for sellers.
Most everything used to be cheap; not so now.
It's a lot easier to get folks to fight over something from a distance.

I've bought thousands of items from over a hundred auctions from places in the DC/MD/VA/WV area from many auction houses.
I wouldn't have bought much if I had to be present for an estate sale or in house auction.

Someone may know now, but years ago it was 40% from the seller if the auction house did it all, less if you do the pictures, buyer pickup etc.
Buyers usually 15%

Secure from sight your own stuff that you want to keep for preview and pickup days.

Only 2-4 days with folks at your house.

 

[5030]

I went down to a local mechanic shop where I’m friends with the owner. He likes old stuff but said his business consultant told him to get rid of all the old equipment and get out of fabrication all together. Apparently, doing a lot of quick brake jobs pays more than fabrication and fixing old equipment.

Most all of the equipment looks ancient anyway. Only thing I see of real value is the metal worker and even that isn't new but the technology has not changed much if any. Moving it would be a pain. A rigger's job.

 

[Bushbunnie]

I would do both live auction and on line. I been to a lot lately and we are doing downsizing too. Because we live in a rural area, any of the market site and Kijiji don't work because people like to be close to the pick up point.