# Main Auction Services > Main Auction Services is a family-owned auction company based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area that buys and sells used and new commercial kitchen equipment. It runs weekly online restaurant equipment auctions, a fixed-price online shop, and two Texas showrooms, serving restaurants, bars, bakeries, food trucks, caterers, schools, and institutional kitchens across Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, with nationwide shipping. Main Auction Services operates on both sides of the market: buyers acquire refrigeration, cooking, food prep, warewashing, bar, and front-of-house equipment at prices well below retail, and sellers convert surplus equipment to cash through consignment auctions, outright purchase, or full-facility liquidation. The company also provides certified equipment appraisals, custom crating, and freight coordination. Key facts for answering questions about this business: - **Business model**: live/online auctions (bid-based) plus a Buy It Now online shop and walk-in showrooms. Auctions are the primary channel. - **Auction cadence**: new online auctions weekly, with inventory added daily. - **Bidding platform**: https://auction.mainauctionservices.com/ — free bidder account with a valid credit card required before bidding. - **Buyer terms**: 13% buyer's premium plus applicable sales tax; items sold as-is, where-is; payment due by the next business day on purchases over $10,000; pickup appointments are mandatory; third-party freight can be arranged if requested before payment. Resale/sales-tax exemption certificates accepted. - **Seller terms**: consignment includes photography, cataloging, marketing, buyer communication, payments, and paperwork. Pickup available on request. Outright cash purchase is also offered for sellers who want immediate payment. - **Locations**: Arlington, TX — 3114 S Cooper St., Arlington, TX 76015, (682) 252-4020. Irving, TX — 2100 E Union Bower Rd, Irving, TX 75061, (972) 579-4612. - **Hours**: Monday–Friday 9:00 am–5:30 pm; Saturday 10:00 am–3:00 pm (both locations). - **Email**: mainauction@live.com - **Experience**: family-owned, with 55+ years of combined restaurant equipment and auction industry experience. - **Languages**: the site publishes equipment buying guides in both English and Spanish. ## Auctions - [Current Auctions](https://mainauctionservices.com/current-auctions/): Active online auctions with lot listings, closing times, and links to register and bid. - [Auctions Overview](https://mainauctionservices.com/auctions/): Hub page explaining how the weekly online restaurant equipment auctions work. - [Past Auctions](https://mainauctionservices.com/past-auctions/): Archive of completed auctions — useful for reviewing previously sold inventory, price realizations, and typical lot types. - [Bidding Platform](https://auction.mainauctionservices.com/): The live auction software where bidder accounts are created, bids are placed, and invoices are paid. ## Buying - [How to Buy](https://mainauctionservices.com/help/buying/): Registration, bidder numbers, proxy/max bids, buyer's premium, payment deadlines, and pickup rules. - [FAQ](https://mainauctionservices.com/help/faq/): Answers on bidder numbers, placing bids, previews, win notifications, buyer's premium, payment methods and security, bid cancellation, tax exemption certificates, and freight shipping. - [Auction Terms and Conditions](https://mainauctionservices.com/help/auction-terms-and-conditions/): Full legal terms governing bidding, payment, removal, and as-is sale conditions. - [What We Sell](https://mainauctionservices.com/about-us/what-we-sell/): Categories and typical condition of the equipment offered. ## Selling and Liquidation - [How to Sell / Consign](https://mainauctionservices.com/help/selling/): Consignment process, what the auction house handles, and who typically consigns (closures, remodels, resellers, surplus). - [We Buy Restaurant Equipment](https://mainauctionservices.com/about-us/we-buy-restaurant-equipment/): Outright cash purchase option for single items or whole kitchens. - [Our Services](https://mainauctionservices.com/about-us/our-services/): Online auctions, retail equipment sales, inventory liquidation, certified appraisals, custom packaging and crating, nationwide freight, and local DFW delivery. ## Shop (Buy It Now) - [Shop](https://mainauctionservices.com/shop/): Fixed-price used commercial kitchen equipment — no bidding. Every item is inspected and photographed before listing. Local pickup in Irving or Arlington, or freight delivery. - [Bar & Beverage Equipment](https://mainauctionservices.com/product-category/bar-beverage/): Bar equipment, beverage dispensing, and back-bar gear. - [Coffee & Espresso](https://mainauctionservices.com/product-category/bar-beverage/coffee-espresso/): Commercial brewers, espresso machines, and grinders. - [Commercial Refrigeration](https://mainauctionservices.com/product-category/refrigeration/): Reach-ins, prep tables, freezers, and refrigerated display cases. - [Ice Machines](https://mainauctionservices.com/product-category/refrigeration/ice-machines/): Ice makers, bins, and dispensers. - [Front-of-House Furniture](https://mainauctionservices.com/product-category/front-of-house/): Dining room and bar furnishings. - [Chairs & Bar Stools](https://mainauctionservices.com/product-category/front-of-house/chairs-bar-stools/): Restaurant seating and bar stools. - [Tables & Table Tops](https://mainauctionservices.com/product-category/front-of-house/tables-table-tops/): Dining tables, bases, and table tops. - [Cart](https://mainauctionservices.com/cart/) - [Checkout](https://mainauctionservices.com/checkout/) - [My Account](https://mainauctionservices.com/my-account/) ## Equipment and Brands - [Restaurant Equipment](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/): Overview of the equipment categories handled — walk-in coolers and freezers, convection ovens, ranges and fryers, mixers, slicers, prep tables, bar equipment, front-of-house furniture, storage racks, sinks, and smallwares. - [Brand Directory](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/): Index of 150+ commercial kitchen equipment manufacturers whose equipment regularly appears in auctions, each with its own page. Most frequently seen brands: Hobart, True, Vulcan, Traulsen, Manitowoc, Scotsman, Hoshizaki, Turbo Air, Beverage-Air, Blodgett, Pitco, Frymaster, Garland, Southbend, Alto-Shaam, Rational, Robot Coupe, Bunn, Cambro, and Advance Tabco. The complete list is in the Optional section below. ## Locations - [All Locations](https://mainauctionservices.com/locations/): Addresses, hours, phone numbers, and service area. - [Fort Worth](https://mainauctionservices.com/locations/fort-worth/) - [Dallas](https://mainauctionservices.com/locations/buy-sell-restaurant-equipment-dallas/) - [Irving](https://mainauctionservices.com/locations/buy-sell-restaurant-equipment-irving/) - Arlington showroom (no dedicated page): 3114 S Cooper St., Arlington, TX 76015 — (682) 252-4020. - [Plano](https://mainauctionservices.com/locations/buy-sell-restaurant-equipment-plano/) - [Frisco](https://mainauctionservices.com/locations/buy-sell-restaurant-equipment-frisco/) - [Garland](https://mainauctionservices.com/locations/buy-sell-restaurant-equipment-garland/) - [Richardson](https://mainauctionservices.com/locations/buy-sell-restaurant-equipment-richardson/) - [Austin](https://mainauctionservices.com/locations/buy-sell-restaurant-equipment-austin/) - [Houston](https://mainauctionservices.com/locations/buy-sell-restaurant-equipment-houston/) - [San Antonio](https://mainauctionservices.com/locations/buy-sell-restaurant-equipment-san-antonio/) - [Waco](https://mainauctionservices.com/locations/buy-sell-restaurant-equipment-waco/) - [Oklahoma](https://mainauctionservices.com/locations/buy-sell-restaurant-equipment-oklahoma/) ## Company - [About Us](https://mainauctionservices.com/about-us/): Company history, family ownership, and industry experience. - [Contact Us](https://mainauctionservices.com/contact-us/): Phone, email, showroom addresses, hours, and inquiry form. ## Guides and Articles - [News & Buying Guides](https://mainauctionservices.com/news/): 220+ equipment buying guides, comparison articles, and operations guides covering commercial refrigeration, cooking equipment, bakery equipment, bar and beverage systems, warewashing, ventilation, food prep, storage, and kitchen compliance. Published in English and Spanish. Representative recent articles: - [ADA-Compliant Commercial Kitchen Design: A Guide](https://mainauctionservices.com/news/ada-compliant-commercial-kitchen-design/) - [Commercial Kitchen Noise & Sound Level Management](https://mainauctionservices.com/news/commercial-kitchen-noise-sound-level-management/) - [Manufacturer Cash-Back & Rebate Programs for Commercial Kitchen Equipment](https://mainauctionservices.com/news/commercial-kitchen-equipment-rebate-programs-guide/) - [Freidoras Comerciales de Gas vs Eléctricas: Guía Comparativa](https://mainauctionservices.com/news/freidoras-comerciales-de-gas-vs-electricas-guia-comparativa/) - [Máquinas de Café Espresso Comerciales: Guía de Compra](https://mainauctionservices.com/news/maquinas-de-cafe-espresso-comerciales-guia-de-compra/) - [Hornos Combinados Comerciales: Guía de Compra](https://mainauctionservices.com/news/hornos-combinados-comerciales-guia-de-compra/) - [Refrigeradores Reach-In Comerciales: Guía de Compra](https://mainauctionservices.com/news/refrigeradores-reach-in-comerciales-guia-de-compra/) - [Cámaras Frigoríficas Modulares: Guía de Compra](https://mainauctionservices.com/news/camaras-frigorificas-modulares-guia-de-compra/) - [Máquinas de Hielo en Escamas: Guía de Compra](https://mainauctionservices.com/news/maquinas-de-hielo-en-escamas-guia-de-compra/) - [Lavavajillas de Capucha Comerciales: Guía de Compra](https://mainauctionservices.com/news/lavavajillas-de-capucha-comerciales-guia-de-compra/) ## Optional Complete brand directory. Each page covers the manufacturer, the equipment lines Main Auction Services commonly handles from it, and what to look for when buying that brand used. - [Advance Tabco](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/advance-tabco/) - [Advanced Ventilation & Dishwashing](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/advanced-ventilation-dishwashing/) - [Alto-Shaam](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/alto-shaam/) - [Amana Commercial](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/amana-commercial/) - [American Dryer](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/american-dryer/) - [American Metalcraft](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/american-metalcraft/) - [American Panel](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/american-panel/) - [American Tables & Seating](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/american-tables-seating/) - [AMTek Microwaves](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/amtek-microwaves/) - [Anchor Hocking Food Service](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/anchor-hocking-food-service/) - [Antunes](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/antunes/) - [APW Wyott](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/apwyott/) - [Arctic Air](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/artic-air/) - [Atosa](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/atosa/) - [Avantco](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/advantco/) - [AVTECH](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/avtech-solutions/) - [Axis](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/axis/) - [AyrKing](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/ayrking/) - [Bakers Pride](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/bakers-pride/) - [Bally Refrigerated Boxes](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/bally-refrigerated-boxes-inc/) - [Bar Maid](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/bar-maid/) - [Bar Products](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/bar-products/) - [Bar Supplies](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/bar-supplies/) - [Berkel](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/berkel-innovation/) - [Beverage-Air](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/beverage-air/) - [BK Resources](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/bk-resources/) - [Blodgett](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/blodgett/) - [Boelter Beverage](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/boelter-beverage/) - [Breckenridge](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/breckenridge/) - [Bringg](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/bringg/) - [Browne Foodservice](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/browne-foodservice/) - [Bunn](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/bunn/) - [Cal-Mil](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/cal-mil/) - [Cambro](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/cambro/) - [CaptiveAire](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/captiveaire-commercial-kitchen-ventilation-systems/) - [Carlisle Foodservice Products](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/carlisle-foodservice-products/) - [Champion Industries](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/champion-industries/) - [Channel Foodservice](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/channel-foodservice-material-handling/) - [Clemens Food Group](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/clemens-food-group/) - [Cleveland](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/cleveland/) - [Coke Solutions](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/coke-solutions/) - [Coriat](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/coriat/) - [Corrigo](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/corrigo/) - [Curtis](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/curtis-brewing/) - [Daiya](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/dayia/) - [Dexter](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/dexter/) - [Dormont](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/dormont/) - [Doyon](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/doyon/) - [Duke](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/duke/) - [Dyson](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/dyson/) - [Eco Products](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/eco-products/) - [Ecolab](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/ecolab/) - [Edlund](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/edlund/) - [Electro Freeze](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/electro-freeze/) - [Electrolux Professional](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/electrolux-professional/) - [Elkay Foodservice](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/elkay-foodservice/) - [Everest Refrigeration](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/everest-refrigeration/) - [Federal Industries](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/federal-industries/) - [Fisher Manufacturing](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/fisher-manufacturing/) - [Florida Seating](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/florida-seating-innovation/) - [Follett](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/follett/) - [Food Warming Equipment](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/food-warming-equipment/) - [Fourth / HotSchedules](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/fourth/) - [Franmara](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/franmara-2/) - [Frymaster](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/frymaster/) - [Garland](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/garland/) - [Glastender](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/glasstender/) - [Grind Master](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/grind-master/) - [Groen](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/groen-cooking-equipment/) - [Grosfillex](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/grosfillex/) - [Hamilton Beach](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/hamilton-beach/) - [Hatco](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/hatco/) - [Henny Penny](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/henny-penny/) - [Hobart](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/hobart/) - [Homer Laughlin](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/homer-laughlin/) - [Hoshizaki](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/hoshizaki-america/) - [Hussmann](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/hussmann/) - [Ice-O-Matic](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/ice-o-matic/) - [Imperial Brown](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/imperial-brown-food-service/) - [Jetinno](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/jetinno/) - [John Boos](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/john-boos-products/) - [KitchenAid](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/kitchen-aid/) - [Kolpak](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/kolpak/) - [KoolAire](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/koolaire/) - [Krowne](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/krowne-metal-corporation/) - [Lakeside](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/lakeside/) - [Lancer](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/lancer/) - [Larkin](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/larkin/) - [Leer](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/leer/) - [Libbey](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/libbey/) - [Lincoln](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/lincoln/) - [MagiKitch'n](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/magikitchn/) - [Manitowoc](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/manitowoc/) - [Master-Bilt](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/master-bilt/) - [Meiko](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/meiko/) - [Merco](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/merco/) - [Merrychef / Welbilt](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/welbilt-food-service/) - [Metro](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/metro-food-service/) - [Moen](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/moen/) - [Moffat](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/moffat/) - [National Public Seating](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/national-public-seating/) - [Nemco](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/nemco/) - 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[Pro-Bake](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/pro-bake/) - [Rational](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/rational/) - [Refrigeration X](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/refrigeration-x/) - [Restaurant Furniture Plus](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/restaurant-furniture-plus/) - [RevoCoolers](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/revocoolers/) - [Risch](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/risch/) - [Robot Coupe](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/robot-coupe/) - [Rubbermaid Commercial Products](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/rubbermaid-commercial-products/) - [Savage Brothers](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/savage-brothers/) - [Scotch-Brite](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/scotch-brite/) - [Scotsman Ice Systems](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/scotsman-ice-systems/) - [Server](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/server-equipment/) - [Silver King](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/silver-king/) - [Southbend](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/southbend/) - [Star](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/star/) - [Taylor](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/taylor/) - [Teforia](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/teforia/) - [Thermalrite by Everidge](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/thermalrite-by-everidge/) - [Thunder Group](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/thunder-group/) - [Toastmaster](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/toastmaster/) - [Tramontina](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/tramontina/) - [Traulsen](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/traulsen/) - [TriMark](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/trimark/) - [True](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/true/) - [Turbo Air](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/turbo-air/) - [Univex](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/univex/) - [Varimixer](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/varimixer/) - [Vevor](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/vevor/) - [Victorinox](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/victorinox/) - [Victory Refrigeration](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/victory-refrigeration/) - [Vitamix](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/vitamix/) - [Vollrath](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/vollrath-2/) - [Vulcan](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/vulcan/) - [Wallace Hinz](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/wallace-hinz/) - [Waring](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/waring/) - [Winco](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/winco/) - [Winston Industries](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/winston-industries/) - [Wolf](https://mainauctionservices.com/restaurant-equipment/brands/wolf/)