01 Prepare your stock list for valuation
Once the decision is approved internally, the sale starts with the stock list. Clear and complete information helps buyers assess the stock faster and make a more accurate offer.
Nine things that improve your offer
- Supply complete part numbers
- Identify brands clearly
- Include representative photographs
- Explain the reason for sale
- List all stock locations
- Separate new, used and damaged goods
- Provide accurate quantities
- Flag packaging or handling requirements
- State your collection deadline
Original cost does not determine current value
Current value depends on demand, condition, quantity and product status. Older or discontinued parts can still have strong demand, while newer stock may be worth less.
02 Template: the stock list
One row per item or batch. The more complete each row is, the more accurate the offer. Where a field does not apply to your stock, leave it empty.
| Column | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer's part number (MPN) | The full part number as printed on the product |
| Description | Type and specification, not a generic label |
| Brand | Manufacturer name |
| Quantity | Exact count per line |
| Condition | New or not used · Used and working · Refurbished |
| Packing | Original sealed box · Original open box · Repacked by manufacturer · Not original · Without packaging |
| Year of production (bearings and motors) | If unknown, give an age band: 0-5, 5-10, 10-15, 15-20 or over 20 years |
| Electrical specification (motors) | Voltage (220/380, 230/400, 380/660, 400/690, 500 or other) · poles (2, 4, 6, 8) · power in kW · frequency (50, 60, 87, 100 Hz) · efficiency rating (IE1, IE2, IE3) |
| Nett weight (optional) | In kilograms, useful for transport planning |
| Purchase cost or stock value (optional) | State which of the two you have entered |
Download the template → Make your stock list → Send to info@asm.nl
03 How the selling process works
Once your list is ready, the sale runs in four steps. Most of the work sits with us.
| 1 | Get in touch Send your stock list and/or photographs. |
| 2 | Receive our offer We assess your stock and discuss our obligation-free offer with you. |
| 3 | We take care of transport We arrange cross-border transport where needed. |
| 4 | Receive payment Once the goods are received and inventoried, we transfer your payment. |
You have turned your surplus into value.
The stock is sold, collected and paid for, and the space is back in use. In the next part, you can make sure surplus does not build up unnoticed again.