If you run a small manufacturing shop, you already know: buying used equipment is a gamble.

You're stuck choosing between:

• Auction houses that tack on 15-25% buyer's premiums

• Dealers who mark up machines 2-3x what they paid at liquidation

• Craigslist/Facebook where you have zero recourse if the spindle is shot

The core problem? Small shops don't have the network. The big players hear about deals first, buy in bulk, and resell to you at a premium.

ForgeMarket fixes this. We built a direct marketplace where shop owners buy from and sell to each other — no middlemen, no auction fees, no mystery sellers.

Every member gets:

• Direct access to verified equipment listings from real shops

• A community chat room for negotiation and equipment questions

• Deal alerts when machines you need get listed

If you've been shopping for a used CNC, lathe, press, or welder and feeling like you're always overpaying — this is your answer.

$29/month. Cancel anytime.