Spring Discovery: Cutting Edge Bay Area Biotech Equipment

To join our auctions, simply create an account and register Once the live auction begins, you can easily place bids on the items that interest you.

You can place a bid on an item by simply entering it next to the item in the catalog. Our auctions run live for at least 24 hours, with staggered closing times. If you place a bid within the last five minutes before and auction closes, the closing time will be automatically extended by five additional minutes.

Yes, you can participate in our auctions from anywhere outside the United States. Travel is only required if you wish to conduct a physical inspection of the equipment.

We accept three payment methods: wire transfer, certified check, and credit card. Once the auction closes, you must complete the payment in full within two business days. Note that we accept credit cards only for invoices under $10,000 and we do not accept POs as a form of payment.

Buyers are responsible for handling the removal of auction items. If you don’t want to arrange the logistics yourself, you can select one of our preferred packing and shipping vendors to do it for you.

Invoices are sent within one (1) business day after the auction ends to the email used for registration.

Yes, we’re proud members of the National Auction Association, which reflects our commitment to industry-leading ethics, professionalism, and expertise.

Contact us to sell surplus equipment at our auction. To help you maximize returns on used lab equipment, we also offer pre-auction planning and consulting services.