Pricing Mixed Salvage Lots — Auction vs Fixed Strategy

Heterogeneous lots resist sticker prices. A crate of mixed scooters, e-bikes, and portable e-waste needs competitive discovery — usually a 7-day auction — while repeat forklift lithium streams may clear at fixed price to the same refinery monthly.

Decision tree

• Unknown composition → auction
• Repeat buyer, stable chemistry → fixed price
• Anchor high, flexible → best offer
• Urgent warehouse clearance → fixed price below market for speed