Buying at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Auctions

Buying equipment, trucks or property at an unreserved Ritchie Bros. auction is easy, fair and convenient – whether you bid in person, online or by proxy.

Prepare to Bid

Find, inspect and compare items so you can bid with confidence on auction day.

Bid in Person

Want to buy an item in an upcoming auction? Bidding is easy, free and open to the public.

Can't make it to the Auction? Bid Online or by Proxy

Bidding online in real time

Most Ritchie Bros. auctions are broadcast live on our web site. Hear the auctioneer, follow the bid and ask prices and submit bids - all in real time!

proxy bidding

Submit your bids before the auction and we will bid on your behalf, up to and including the amount you specify.

Why buy at an unreserved
Ritchie Bros. auction?

  • No minimum bids
  • No reserve prices
  • Open to the public
  • Owners can’t bid
  • Ability to inspect
  • Lien-free equipment
  • Many ways to bid
  • Consistent processes

Find out more

Video Tutorial

Watch a video about bidding at a Ritchie Bros. auction.

Learn how to buy at an auction.

2 m 14 sec

Avoid the Lineups!

Apply to become an Express Bidder to speed up the registration process.

Avoid the Lineups!

Common auction terms

Proxy? Choice? Unreserved? Find the meaning of common auction terms.