Black Star

09/02/2026

More Loans. More Opportunity. More Reason to Know the Collateral.

Monitor's latest industry data shows equipment finance new business volume up 22.6%—an encouraging sign for our industry.

But here is the number that caught our attention:
24% of respondents now identify customer credit quality as their biggest concern, up from 16%.

This concern about customer credit quality is another strong reason to thoroughly understand the collateral backing the loan.

"There's a difference between looking up what a machine might be worth today and understanding the market that will ultimately determine its value."

Know your collateral's lifeline!

08/28/2026

⚠️ Warning: Tommy Boy may contain some uncomfortable truths about guarantees. Watch at your own risk.

There Is No "Guarantee Fairy".

A guarantee has value because it transfers risk. And transferring risk has a price.

When someone guarantees the sale of your equipment, they have to protect themselves against the downside. But as the seller, you should understand the trade-off.

But before accepting one, ask:

What am I potentially giving up in exchange for that certainty?

Then seriously consider the alternatives:

Private Selling → Pre-Auction Selling → Dedicated Unreserved Auction

Each alternative above gives the marketplace a different opportunity to establish what your equipment is actually worth.

Reducing risk can be valuable but...

Just don't confuse minimizing risk with maximizing equity.

08/24/2026

More exposure. More buyers. Better opportunities.

When you list your equipment with Black Star, we market it across multiple industry channels, including MachineryTrader, one of the leading marketplaces for buying and selling used equipment.

We work to get your equipment in front of the right buyers and maximize its market exposure.

Interested in selling your equipment? Let’s talk.

And if you’re interested in any of the equipment featured in our ad, give Erin Emsley a call at (912) 675-7910.

08/20/2026

When is it time to sell your used equipment?

Knowing when to sell can have a major impact on the return you get from your equipment.

In our latest article, we break down five key signs that it may be time to consider selling, including factors like equipment condition, maintenance costs, market demand, and more.

If you’re evaluating your fleet or planning for the future, these are five things worth keeping an eye on.

📖👉Read the full article:

Every piece of equipment eventually reaches a point where keeping it no longer makes financial sense. Acknowledge the signs that are telling you its time to sell.

08/17/2026

Selling equipment doesn’t have to mean figuring out where to put it.

When equipment needs to be moved, stored, and marketed, logistics can quickly become a major headache. At Black Star, our nationwide storage network helps sellers clear the way while we focus on getting it in front of the right buyers.

📍 800 Nationwide storage capabilities
🚛 Transportation coordination with storage sites
📣 Targeted marketing to drive buyer demand
💰 Personalized approach to selling your assets

You focus on running your business. Partner with us to handle the equipment.

08/06/2026

Question #6
Lastly, a fun one! How would you explain AI to a caveman?

08/06/2026

Question #5
Most people don't realize how much technology goes into an auction. Can you touch on that a little bit?

08/06/2026

Question #4
Would you say that the AI has affected the equipment valuation and auction industry?