StockSalvage is the SADC region's B2B terminal for industrial asset liquidation. Whether you're buying surplus machinery below market or selling idle inventory to recover capital, everything happens through one verified, escrow-protected platform.
Sign up with your business details. We verify every company before unlocking high-value bidding and listing privileges.
Buyers explore live auctions and fixed-price lots. Sellers submit inventory with photos, specs, and condition reports.
Bids are binding. Winning lots are settled through escrow within 5 business days. Logistics coordination included.
Register with your company name, VAT number, and contact details. Verification unlocks full bidding access within 24 hours.
Filter by category, location, sale type, and condition. View detailed specs, inspection photos, and seller ratings before bidding.
Join timed auctions with automatic proxy bidding, submit open offers on sealed-bid lots, or purchase fixed-price items instantly.
If you win, you receive an immediate invoice. Pay via bank transfer or escrow. Funds are held securely until asset handover is confirmed.
Coordinate pickup directly with the seller or use our verified logistics partners for cross-border transport across SADC, China, Dubai, or Turkey.
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Sign in to List an AssetRegister with your company registration number, VAT ID, and bank details. Our team verifies sellers within 24 hours.
Add a title, description, category, and condition grade. Upload high-resolution photos and any inspection certificates.
Pick from timed auction, open bid, or fixed-price buy-now. Set a reserve price, starting bid, and auction duration.
Our team validates the listing for accuracy and compliance. Once approved, your lot goes live to verified buyers.
When the auction closes, award the lot to the highest bidder. Payment is escrowed and released to you within 5 business days after confirmed handover.
Creating a listing on StockSalvage takes under 10 minutes. Follow this step-by-step guide to launch your first timed auction, open bid, or buy-now lot.
Log in and navigate to Seller → My Listings. Click the + New Listing button to open the listing creation form. You must have a verified business account to publish.
Enter a clear title, detailed description, and select the appropriate category. Specify the condition grade, location, and any relevant serial numbers or certifications. Accurate details attract more qualified bids.
Upload at least 3 high-resolution images showing different angles. For lots valued above $5,000, attach an inspection report or condition certificate. PDFs and images up to 10MB are supported.
Select your sale format:
For timed auctions, choose a duration between 3 and 14 days. Set your reserve price (hidden from bidders) and any bid increments. Toggle visibility — public to all verified buyers or invite-only.
Preview your listing before submission. Our moderation team reviews every lot for compliance and accuracy. Approved listings typically go live within 2–4 hours. You'll receive an email confirmation once published.
Lots with professional photos and detailed condition reports receive up to 3x more bids. Include dimensions, operational hours, and maintenance history where applicable.
A classic competitive auction with a fixed end time. Bidders place incremental bids. The highest bidder at expiry wins. Reserve prices protect your minimum acceptable value.
Surplus machinery, fleet vehicles, high-demand equipment
Buyers submit private offers at any time. You review all bids and manually award the lot to your preferred buyer. No fixed deadline — you control when to close.
Specialized assets, negotiated sales, bulk lots
A fixed price listing. The first verified buyer to complete payment secures the lot immediately. No bidding, no waiting. Price is non-negotiable unless you enable offers.
FMCG stock, spare parts, low-value items
Both buyers and sellers undergo business verification. We check company registration, VAT status, and bank details before any transactions are permitted.
Buyer funds are held in escrow until the asset is inspected and handover is confirmed. Sellers are paid only after successful delivery.
High-value lots require independent condition reports. Photos, operational tests, and serial numbers are all logged on-chain for transparency.
Our SADC-based dispute team mediates disagreements within 10 business days. Binding arbitration is available for claims above $50,000.
Registered businesses with valid company registration and VAT numbers. Individual sellers are not permitted. All listings undergo moderation before going live.
You choose between 3 and 14 days. The default recommendation is 7 days for maximum exposure. Auctions can be extended if bidding is active in the final 5 minutes.
An 8% commission on the final hammer price. There are no upfront listing fees, no monthly subscriptions, and no payment processing charges.
Auctions with no bids can be withdrawn at any time. If bids exist, cancellation requires approval from our moderation team to protect buyer interests.
USD is the primary settlement currency. ZAR and EUR are supported for buyers in South Africa and EU trade lanes. All prices are displayed in USD.
Buyers and sellers coordinate directly. We also partner with verified logistics providers for cross-border freight across SADC, China, Dubai, and Turkey.
Join thousands of verified businesses across SADC buying and selling industrial assets daily. No upfront fees for buyers. No listing fees for sellers.