These answers cover how to advertise used machinery on MachineFinder, how listings are checked and kept up to date, and how to buy safely. For anything not covered here, email listings@machinefinder.co.uk.
Is it free to advertise used machinery?
Yes. During our launch period every listing is free, and there is never any commission when a machine sells.
Do I need an account?
Yes, but it takes a moment and has no password. You enter your email address, we email you a link, and tapping it signs you in and creates your account the first time. You can then list a machine with your name, email address and phone number, and we email you a private link to edit the listing, mark it as sold or delete it. Dealers can see every listing they have through the My listings page.
Buyers need an account only to watch machines or see a phone number the seller has chosen to show. On your account page, sellers can save drafts and templates or sell another machine like an earlier one. Your account stays signed in on your own device.
Why is my listing not showing yet?
Every listing is checked before it goes live, usually within a day. You first need to sign in with the link we email you. If it has not arrived, check your junk folder.
How long does a listing stay up?
Each month the listing moves back to the top and we email you to ask whether the machine is still for sale. One tap keeps it running; another marks it as sold.
What can I list?
Used machinery and equipment located in the UK. New machines, parts-only adverts and items that are not machinery are not accepted.
How many machines can a dealer list?
Up to 10 at a time, free of charge. Mark sold machines as sold to make room for new ones.
How do buyers contact me?
Buyers fill in an enquiry form on your listing. It is emailed to you, and when you reply it goes straight to the buyer. Your email address is never shown on the listing, but the buyer sees it when you reply, so reply only if you are happy to deal with them directly. You can also tick Call and WhatsApp buttons on your listing. These show your phone number to anyone who signs in to MachineFinder, and anyone can create an account with an email address, so tick them only if you are happy for any signed-in visitor to see your number.
Does MachineFinder handle the payment?
No. The buyer and seller agree the sale and payment between themselves. Always see a machine before paying for it, and be wary of anyone who asks for payment to an unusual account or by gift card.
How do I mark my machine as sold?
Use the Mark as sold button on your private manage link, or the “It has sold” button in the monthly email. The listing stays online marked Sold, so buyers can see similar machines instead.
How do I report a suspicious listing?
Use the “Report this listing” link at the bottom of any listing. Reports are checked and the listing is removed if it breaks the rules.