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Founded in 1959, Grafe Auction is a leading authority on commercial and industrial equipment auctions.

From supermarket food service equipment, to commercial equipment, industrial equipment, and real estate, Grafe Auction has you covered. The years of experience that our team brings to the table coupled with our knowledge in each industry, enables us to successfully guide you through the auction process.

Are you interested in purchasing items but don't know where to start? Our bidder guide gives a quick overview of the process from pre- to post-auction.

When you decide to liquidate your business, you have many options. In fact, in some cases, it's hard even to know where to start when deciding how to liquidate your business. That's where Grafe Auction comes in. We are one of the leading national business liquidation auction companies, and since 1959, we've been working with business owners to provide them timely, cost-effective solutions to liquidate their business equipment at auction.

Grafe Auction marketing campaigns are built on the principle of feedback and continuous improvement. With a solid marketing foundation dating back to 1959, our campaigns are constantly refined for each customer, resulting in high yield from potential buyers.

Grafe Auction specializes in the sale of commercial, industrial and real estate assets. Meet with our team to share your goals, choose method of sale, discuss marketing strategy, and more.

Welcome to Grafe Auction! Here's how to create your account.

Do you suddenly find yourself asking the question how do I sell the equipment from my closed business? We know this can be a difficult time for you. The good news - since 1959 we have been working with business owners to sell equipment from their closed businesses. Here are some tips we found helpful over the years. 

Grafe Auction offers a diverse offering of sale methods including live auction, online auction, and special offering/direct buy.

At Grafe Auction we have six steps to help you accomplish your goals, all handled by a dedicated team of experts. Let us guide you through the process of selling your assets and help you to get the best results.

Since 1959, Grafe Auction has been a trailblazer in the commercial and industrial equipment auction industry. Founded on the principles of expertise, integrity, and customer-centricity, we've built a reputation as the go-to partner for businesses looking to maximize the value of their assets and navigate complex auction logistics with confidence.

Selling used fitness equipment can be a simple task. Demand for fitness equipment is at record highs, and buyers are eager to buy commercial fitness equipment for their home gyms. If business conditions have forced you to close your gym or fitness center, you may want to consider a fitness equipment auction. 

Selling restaurant and food service equipment can be easy or challenging, depending on the item. Here, we provide tips to help you sell your equipment and maximize its value. With numerous resources available, we hope this article is useful in your selling journey.

Liquidating equipment from a grocery store or supermarket can be challenging, especially when time is limited. Whether it's unused equipment cluttering a back room or an entire store needing clearance, this article offers insights on the resources available to sell your equipment.

When you create an account with Grafe Auction, we automatically send a verification email to the email you have provided to us. If for some reason you have not received this email, read this article for a few options to try.

Let's face it. Getting involved in any standard auction can be daunting. Online auctions nowadays can be flat out scary. With identity theft, platforms that don't work on your phone, disorganized live auctions, and more, why would you want to get involved at all?

Why can't you bid? Check out these common reasons.

Since 1959, Grafe Auction has been helping individuals and businesses sell their assets for maximum dollar. In the last year, Grafe Auction has sold more than 100,000 items in over 200 unique sales events across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Consider the benefits of selling with Grafe Auction, then find out how selling with Grafe Auction works on the How it Works page.