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FOR SALE: Metro C175-CM2000 Holding/Warming Cabinet (Or: The World’s Most Executive-Looking Display Case)
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Item: FOR SALE: Metro C175-CM2000 Holding/Warming Cabinet (Or: The World’s Most Executive-Looking Display Case) Pickup: Austin, TX 78704 Removal deadline: Property may be removed by appointment only and appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Loading help on site: please advise (assume none) Please quote pickup, any packing or crating, and transport.
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BidProwl Summary
Metro C175-CM2000 insulated holding cabinet with glass front door and wheeled base in unknown working condition, heating function untested. Catering businesses, restaurant equipment resellers, and DIY repair folks buy these units to refurbish, part out, or fix and resell into food service. Verify heating element and thermostat function before committing, check door seal integrity, and inspect aluminum frame and wheel assembly for damage since actual condition is completely unknown.
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Description from GovDeals
Up for auction is one Metro C175-CM2000 Insulated Heated Holding Cabinet featuring a crystal-clear glass front door. Does it work? Honestly, it’s living its best life as a quantum physics experiment: until you plug it in, it exists in a simultaneous state of "piping hot" and "completely inert." But hey—at least now you can watch the drama unfold in real time!
The Good:
Full-View Clear Glass Door: Perfect for monitoring your catering pans, or just staring longingly at cold leftovers hoping they magically warm up by sheer willpower.
Looks the Part: Sleek, aluminum, industrial aesthetic. Put it in your kitchen and visitors will instantly think you’re hosting a high-end gala, running a bakery, or displaying something top-secret.
Storage Space: Tons of pan slides! If it doesn't heat up, congratulations: you’ve just acquired the ultimate, clear-front dry-storage display case for your garage, workshop, or bizarrely intense snack collection.
Portable: Comes on wheels, meaning you can easily roll it into your kitchen, realize you don't have room for it, and roll it right back out to the garage—all while enjoying a 360-degree view of your decisions.
The Unknown:
Heating Capabilities: The dials spin. The clear door seals tight. Will it keep 150°F pulled pork perfectly warm for a crowd, or will it serve as a highly visible, room-temperature terrarium for your unopened mail? That’s a thrill only the winning bidder gets to discover.
Ideal For:
Catering start-ups on a budget and a prayer.
DIY enthusiasts who know their way around a multimeter and a heating element.
Anyone who wants a heavy-duty display cabinet to flex their collection of rare shoes, tools, or questionable life choices.
Sold strictly AS-IS, WHERE-IS. No refunds, no trade-ins, and no guarantees—what you see through the glass is literally what you get.
Bidding starts now—may the odds be ever in your culinary favor!
Pickup information
Austin, TX 78704
Open in Google MapsAustin Independent School District, TX
Condition: Salvage/Damaged
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Inspection terms▾
Most items offered for sale are used and may contain defects not immediately detectable. Bidders may inspect the property prior to bidding. Inspection is by appointment only. Please use the 'Ask a Question' feature to schedule an appointment for Inspection.
Removal terms▾
Property may be removed by appointment only and appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance. All items must be removed within ten (10) business days from the time and date of the close of the auction. The Buyer will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property. No Assistance will be provided. Bidders will be locked unless a prior arrangement has been made for any item not removed within the ten (10) business days allowed and stated on the Buyer's Certificate.
