A way to get rid of non-functional items that no one else will buy.
Local Facebook groups (like Nashville Hospitality Professionals ) or community forums are common places for these peer-to-peer transactions. 4. Scrap Metal Recyclers who buys restaurant equipment
Requires managing multiple individual sales, which can be time-consuming. You must also manage the logistics of buyer pickups. A way to get rid of non-functional items
You can often negotiate a higher price than you would get from a liquidator. Can create a bidding war for high-demand items
Can create a bidding war for high-demand items like fryers, ovens, or walk-in coolers.
You may have to pay a commission or "seller's fee." There is also a risk that items will sell for less than their market value if turnout is low. 3. Independent Restaurant Owners
Because they need to refurbish and resell for a profit, you will likely receive a lower percentage of the equipment's original value.