jaysm35a2 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I found a truck id like to buy but I dont know if its worht the 2 hrs to the Richie Bros place if there stuff sells for twice what its worth. Anyone? Jay 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27287-richie-bros-auction-anyone-been-or-bought-anything/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Go on their website and check auction results. You can search by item description and location. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27287-richie-bros-auction-anyone-been-or-bought-anything/#findComment-137474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACK MAN Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I go to theRichie bros auction in Ft Worth TX,best run auction I have ever been to,the Richie people seem to go out of there way to help you.I like the way they set all the truck up and have them running.The truck I look at seem to bring a fair price,but some guys sem to get caught up in the auction and pay way to much,I don t think Richie Bros play any games with the bidding.I also think that the buyer premium is real fair AL Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27287-richie-bros-auction-anyone-been-or-bought-anything/#findComment-137489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Thanks David and Mack Man. I will look now Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27287-richie-bros-auction-anyone-been-or-bought-anything/#findComment-137519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
convoyduel Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Just be sure you are aware of the buyer's premium placed on lots of $2500 or less. The 10% premium catches people off guard sometimes. Ritchie Brothers is decent but you really must be aware of what you're buying. I've seen a lot of old and worn-out items that barely make it across the bidders ramp. RB has a whole staff of helpers that do whatever they can to get the vehicle across the ramp. I've watched them drive trucks across with brakes locked up, parts dragging, etc. Their website usually has a bunch of decent photos of all parts of the item. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27287-richie-bros-auction-anyone-been-or-bought-anything/#findComment-137521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I bought a few trucks from Ritchie. normally nice people except once. I bought a heavy spec R700 from internet. I had it on my bill. It have been credited and went back to auction within a few minutes. Before I can notice and understand what was happening it was sold to one of the biggest truck dealer of the province. called them and nothing to do. that's the way it was... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27287-richie-bros-auction-anyone-been-or-bought-anything/#findComment-137541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Tried to buy a trailer once.flew up to Atl and got to the auction site. Found the trailer, was gonna start at noon for trailers. Went inside and came out at 11. trailer was already sold. said they announced it but never heard anything.Just watch the times. and listen for early sales. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27287-richie-bros-auction-anyone-been-or-bought-anything/#findComment-137543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveigou Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I watched the last auction in Northeast Maryland on the computor here awhile back, seemed like prices were down this time. A clean 94 CH day cab tractor with 130 some thousand miles on went for 11K, two 99 CH sleepers went for 7K each. And ya, watch out for that buyers premium. Quote See my Flickr photostream page http://www.flickr.com/photos/96692978@N05/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27287-richie-bros-auction-anyone-been-or-bought-anything/#findComment-137554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 I wasnt able to go but those are great points you guys gave, new to me is a buyers premium , I figured the seller would pay a fee not the buyer. I worked that day , but I wanted a 1997 L8000 S/A Ford. Old Watkins truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27287-richie-bros-auction-anyone-been-or-bought-anything/#findComment-139050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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