Seller Resources & Guides
Straight answers on what surplus equipment is worth, how to document it, and how pickup logistics actually work — written from thousands of real transactions, not theory. Read before you scrap anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions: what we buy, how offers work, who pays freight, PCB and oil testing, payment timing, and minimum quantities we accept.
How Much Is My Used Transformer Worth?
What determines used transformer value: kVA rating, voltage class, age, condition, copper vs aluminum windings, and market demand. Real pricing factors.
How to Read a Transformer Nameplate
Step-by-step guide to reading kVA, primary/secondary voltage, impedance, winding material, and serial data from a transformer nameplate before you sell.
Switchgear Selling Checklist
Pre-sale checklist for switchgear: photos to take, nameplate data, breaker counts, bus rating, condition notes, and access details that speed up offers.
Freight & Rigging: How Equipment Pickup Works
How we arrange freight and rigging for surplus equipment: dock vs crane loading, permits for oversize loads, oil-filled transport rules, and timelines.
Copper Cable: Scrap Value vs Resale Value
Full reels of THHN or XHHW can be worth 2-4x scrap value. Learn when surplus cable qualifies for resale pricing and when scrap is the better option.
Skip the research — send photos and get a real number.
Send photos and nameplate details — we respond with a firm offer, typically within 24 hours. Freight and rigging arranged nationwide, payment before pickup.