About Us

Surplus Asset Management (SAM) is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, with locations across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. We work with major supermarkets, retail chains, restaurants, big box stores, and corporations throughout North America, holding auctions and sales across the continent. In business for nearly 30 years, we have an industry reputation that is built on trust.

We handle projects of all sizes from start-to-finish and know that each situation is unique. That’s why our company works to develop the exact process that will deliver the highest return to our clients, every time. Our professionals personally assess your needs and discuss the variety of services we can provide to turn your assets into profit and your problems into positive experiences.

John Lines
President & CEO

Chuck Lines
VP of Operations

Katie Dubinko
Marketing Manager

Scott Hoek
VP of Bus. Development

Luci Yuhl
Ent. Account Manager

Eric Hill
Auction Manager

Leah Palacios
Office Manager

Auctions

Our auctions provide opportunities for businesses to get the best price for used supermarket equipment, commercial food equipment, refrigeration and FF&E.

We will coordinate pick-up and delivery along with quick processing of payment.

Equipment Sales

SAM Marketplace, our surplus equipment storefront, has supermarket equipment, commercial food equipment and refrigeration for purchase in person or online.

Contact our team today at 877-726-2828

Removals

Our logistics teams are ready to help your business remove equipment that is ready for sale or simply requiring relocation.

We'll help your business remove and place equipment where and when you need it.

Liquidations

If your business requires a liquidation, our team helps identify the best opportunities for sale and supports your business through the entire process - helping you make the most out of your existing inventory.

"SAM Auction has been a pleasure to work with. They stayed in constant communication with our team and were extremely professional."

Stacy H., VP, Earth Fare

“SAM has been our preferred used equipment source since 2004. They are highly reputable and trustworthy and have worked hard to make us happy customers."

Patrick G., Chairman, Lucky’s Market

"Above all else, SAM is reliable. When you need something done, and you need it done now, they can find an honest way to do it when most others can’t.”