Because it costs less. See the pSiMedica example where £100k was saved by Aucquire compared to list price by spending £31k at auction!  Ratio this and for £100k you can buy £322k worth of laboratory equipment.

Can be.  Depends how much money you set aside for the unexpected and how many items you are buying.  Aucquire have a financial model which helps with this.

What if it is not available at auction?

Auctions offer the best prices but Aucquire will help you buy anywhere that Aucquire can find your requirement. Aucquire will also actively hunt i.e. contact potential sellers, who not advertising.

Anything.  Aucquire do not pretend to be the experts on your particular equipment but you probably are.  It's the combination that does the trick.  If necessary we can find an expert.

You could, but there are many e-auctions apart from eBay and then there are all the real auctions where you can view the lots in person!  There are six or more global commercial auctioneers with the option to bid in person or on the web.  There several dozen commercial auctioneers in the UK.  Aucquire is watching many of them.

Aucquire do not give warranties.  Most equipment sold at auction does not come with warranties.  For expensive items, in Aucquire's experience, equipment manufacturers are keen to start a relationship with the new owner, which may involve a warranty and service contract.  Used equipment retailers can supply warranties.  We take this into account in the bid.

Because of the perceived risk but you can minimise that by inspection and by setting an appropriate maximum bid.

How do you buy at auction or in the secondhand market?

That's what Aucquire is here for, please contact us to discuss your requirement.