Get more from surplus automation stock
Keep ownership of suitable PLCs, HMIs, drives and controls while Automation Outlet markets them to industrial buyers. Our standard arrangement gives the seller 80% of net sale proceeds and Automation Outlet 20%.
Successful consignment sales completed
Real surplus automation equipment marketed, sold and settled through Automation Outlet's managed-resale service.
Stock stays with the seller
Suitable seller-held stock does not need to be transferred to AO before a buyer is found.
AO handles the sale
We market the equipment, handle buyer enquiries and negotiate the transaction.
Clear commercial terms
Our standard arrangement gives the seller 80% of net sale proceeds and AO 20%.
Buyer and seller privacy
Public case studies do not disclose consignor or buyer identities without permission.
Completed seller transactions through Automation Outlet. Results vary by part number, condition, demand and price.
Keep 80%
Our standard consignment share gives you 80% of net sale proceeds. AO earns 20% for marketing, buyer handling and managing the transaction.
Start a consignment →Keep the stock
Seller-held consignment means suitable stock can stay with you until a buyer is secured, avoiding unnecessary collection and storage.
How it works →We do the selling
We create listings, handle enquiries, negotiate with buyers and market suitable stock through AO, eBay and direct trade contacts.
Send your stock →No sale, no commission
There is no upfront AO commission. We earn our share when an item sells. Any unusual third-party costs are agreed before listing.
Review the terms →How consignment works
Send the stock
Upload a spreadsheet, add a few part numbers or send photos. We first identify what is genuinely worth marketing.
We review the market
AO checks realistic resale values, demand and likely selling times rather than relying on optimistic asking prices.
Agree the arrangement
We confirm the stock, listing approach and seller share before anything is marketed.
AO markets it
We handle listings, buyer enquiries and negotiation. Suitable stock can remain at your premises while it is for sale.
Get paid
When cleared buyer funds are received, the seller is paid their agreed share. Our standard seller share is 80% of net sale proceeds.
Why use consignment?
An outright trade purchase has to leave enough margin for testing, storage, selling fees, warranty risk and slow-moving stock. Consignment removes much of that upfront resale risk, so suitable equipment can often target a stronger seller return.
It works particularly well for genuine industrial automation stock with identifiable part numbers: PLCs, HMIs, drives, servo equipment, safety hardware, I/O, power supplies and obsolete spares.
Not every item is suitable. We would rather decline weak or extremely slow-moving stock than fill your consignment list with equipment that is unlikely to sell.
Send us your stock
No polished inventory required. Add the key parts below, upload an existing stock list or a few photos, and we will review what is worth marketing.
Simple commercial terms
The exact scope is agreed before listings go live.
You retain ownership
The stock remains yours until it sells. Seller-held stock can stay at your premises where practical.
Standard 80 / 20 split
The seller receives 80% of net sale proceeds and Automation Outlet receives 20%. Any unavoidable third-party costs are agreed in advance.
Paid after cleared funds
Seller payment is made after cleared buyer funds are received, within up to 10 business days. This allows for payment-provider settlement, buyer issues and transaction checks where applicable.
Ship within 2 business days
For seller-held stock, dispatch is expected within 2 business days of sale unless a different timescale is agreed in advance. AO can arrange a carrier where agreed.
30-day rolling exclusivity
Our standard arrangement uses a 30-day rolling exclusive marketing period so AO is not being undercut while actively selling the stock.
Common questions
Do I have to send the stock to Automation Outlet?
Not necessarily. For suitable consignments, the stock can remain with you and ship directly to the buyer or via an agreed AO carrier once sold.
Can I send a spreadsheet instead of entering every item?
Yes. Upload an existing Excel, CSV or PDF list. A rough list is fine as long as part numbers and quantities can be identified.
What if I also want a cash offer?
Use our Sell to us page instead. We can compare an immediate trade purchase with managed resale when both routes make commercial sense.
Does every item get listed?
No. AO reviews demand, resale value and likely selling time first. We focus on stock with a realistic route to a buyer.