Frequently Asked Questions

AMS has answered all the commonly asked questions in the FAQ's and HOW TO sections. However if you cannot find the answer you are looking for please e-mail info@amsauctions.co.uk or telephone on +44 (0)1242 241111.

What type of items can be found in the various sales?

Every sale is different, however, below is a good example of the vast range of assets that can often be found at AMS.

• Machine Tools
• Engineering and Woodworking Machinery
• Plastic moulding and extrusion machinery
• Construction Plant and machinery
• Agricultural and Garden Machinery
• Garage Equipment
• Plumbing and D.I.Y. Equipment
• Electrical / Electronic Equipment
• Printing Machinery
• Scrap Metal and Scrap Processing Machinery
• Stock-in-Trade
• Commercial and Private Motor Vehicles
• Timber and Steel Stocks
• Office Furniture and Equipment
• Computer Systems and Peripherals
• Catering Equipment, Hotel, Restaurant and Bar Fixtures and Fittings
• Wholesale and Retail Equipment and Stocks
• Household electrical goods
• Police Lost and Recovered Property

Do auction items come from legitimate sources?

Yes, sales are typically instructed by:

• Private Companies disposing of assets (due to relocation, merging, overstocking etc).
• Insolvency Practitioners (assets from liquidations, receiverships & bankruptcies).
• HM Customs and Excise (confiscated or impounded goods)
• Finance Companies and Bailiffs (repossessed commercial and domestic goods).
• Building Societies and Banks (repossessed goods or properties)
• Additionally ex-demonstration and damaged items, catalogue returns, etc.

How do I obtain sales information?

You can visit this website and print any or all of the pages you are interested in at any given time. Alternatively, as a registered user, you will automatically be informed of any forthcoming sales or newsletters that may be of interest. You are also able to choose specific categories for certain items that will be of interest to you. There is also a low cost subscription service so that you don't have to remember when the next sale is due or spend time searching through products. The subscription service automatically sends a printed catalogue through the post. To receive a mailing list application form please contact info@amsauctions.co.uk

What is a Tender Sale?

Where appropriate, particularly with high value, specialist Plant and Machinery items can be offered for sale by Tender which enables our Client to achieve maximum realisation via written sealed bids. Once again, where applicable we are able to conduct Tender Sales on our Clients premises.

Tender Sales are used when an item appeals to a specialist market, or if it is unlikely to attract a broad spectrum of bidders, or where an asset may be worth considerably more to one specific buyer than another. Bids are submitted via sealed written bids or online, whichever applies to the relevant sale.

What is a Negotiated Sale?

Negotiated Sales are made directly with potential buyers and are not part of an auction process. Asset management companies hold databases of potential buyers around the world and will also market and advertise directly to companies or individuals who may be interested. Sales are negotiated by offering assets for sale subject to a specified price, and negotiating with interested parties on a one to one basis.

The negotiated method of sale is generally used for individual high value assets and complete production facilities where major issues of decommissioning, removal, installation and potential grant aid may be involved.

It is also useful where the seller is keen that a production plant or other asset should only be sold overseas or sold in a specific country or countries.