Business & Industry in all of Switzerland

What is traded here

When businesses close, move or refit, office furniture, tills, shelving, restaurant and hotel equipment, construction equipment and farm machinery change hands. Large items are usually collected; the listing says whether delivery is possible. Where there are enough similar listings, the price check shows the usual price range.

Typical prices

• Office chair: often CHF 50 to 400, more for design classics
• Electric height-adjustable desk: often CHF 150 to 500
• Two-group espresso machine: often CHF 1,500 to 6,000
• Mini excavator around 1.5 to 2 t: often CHF 12,000 to 35,000, depending on age and operating hours

What to watch out for

• See machines running on site and ask for service and inspection records. If you find a defect after buying, notify the seller straight away (Art. 201 CO).
• Between businesses, warranty is often excluded. That exclusion does not cover defects the seller fraudulently concealed (Art. 199 CO).
• Check that the operating manual and all safety guards are present. Businesses selling machinery must ensure it is safe under the Product Safety Act. A faulty machine should be clearly described as such in the listing.

Payment advice in the Safety Centre.

Frequently asked questions

Can businesses sell here too?

Yes. Business badges show what swissmax has checked, such as an entry in the federal UID register. Self-declared stays self-declared.

How do I buy an expensive machine safely?

Inspect and test it before paying, and record the sale in a written contract including the serial number. Pay no deposit to anyone who refuses a viewing.

Can used medical equipment be sold?

Medical devices are subject to special rules (Medical Devices Ordinance). Before selling, check with the manufacturer whether and how the device may be passed on. Swissmedic publishes information on maintenance and reprocessing.