The owner of an online manufacturing marketplace is offering the business for sale due to unforeseen circumstances. This platform facilitates connections between buyers and suppliers in the machining industry, providing services such as job quotes and auctions. The site holds a top-three ranking for competitive keywords like "machine shop quotes," rivaling major industry players. The business model is rooted in offering free sign-ups, quote requests, and a low commission structure, with a paid-per-result commission model that provides recurring income. When a supplier wins a contract, they pay a 5% initial commission and an additional 2-3% for future jobs sourced from the same buyer. This setup is protected by rigorous terms and the potential for audits to prevent circumvention. While the site is fully SEO optimized and mostly attracts visitors through natural search results, it currently receives about 400 unique monthly visitors, with the majority being from the U.S. Despite limited marketing, the owner has earned approximately $2400 from a referral to local shops. The business, ripe with potential, is ideally suited to someone with the resources to enhance and market it effectively. The sale includes the website, domain, content, images, and marketplace license, with the owner offering support for 30 days post-purchase. A 60% upfront payment is required, with the remainder due after the transfer. Potential buyers are invited to explore partnerships or joint ventures. Additional ventures are also available for purchase, such as hybrid conversion systems and ebooks.
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Before making an offer
1. Look for verified sellers. Sellers should verify their email, phone, and government ID. When a seller has completed all verifications, we identify them with a checkmark like this:
2. Review financials. Financials are seller-provided inputs. Always ask for verified financials. Ask for a tax return or request access to their dashboard. if it’s an ecommerce store get a transaction report.
3. Review traffic. Sellers can grant you access to Google Analytics. Ask for read-only access to verify site traffic.
4. Schedule a call. Communication is key. The best way to find out more is to speak directly with the seller. For your protection, keep all communication within Flippa.
5. Make the offer on Flippa. We’re here to help. Flippa does not charge buyers and by making an offer on Flippa you’ll get access to our post-sales support team.
1. Agreements & Contracts.
Connect with a US-based lawyer or purchase asset-specific template legal documents via Flippa Legal.
2. Conduct Due Diligence.
You can conduct this yourself, or use our new official verification and assessment service. We provide a deep analysis, identify hidden risks, and independently assess the value of the business. Packages start at $1,000. Learn More