Registration

  • Registration to bid is free of charge, whether you are bidding in person, online or by proxy. You may be required to pay a refundable bid deposit.

Bid Deposits

  • Domestic bidders: Unless you have made prior arrangements with Ritchie Bros., you must place a refundable deposit equaling 25% of the total expected purchases or €10,000, whichever is higher.
  • Foreign bidders: Unless you have made prior arrangements with Ritchie Bros., you must place a refundable deposit equaling 25% of the total expected purchases or €10,000, whichever is higher.
  • Online bidders: Depending on your bidding history, you may be required to place a refundable bid deposit of 25% or €10,000, whichever is greater, when you register to bid.

Accepted Bid Deposit Methods

  Wire transfer Credit card (Visa, MasterCard)* Cash Certified/ cashier's/ bank check Personal/ company checks Bank letter of guarantee
Domestic bidder X X       X
International bidder X X       X
Online bidder X X        

* Place your deposit by credit card at the auction site or use our Online Payment Service. A hold will be placed on your credit card. Find out more.

Payment Terms

  • All payments must be made in Euros (€).
  • A 2.5% administrative fee will be charged on lots selling for more than €2,500, up to a maximum of €950 per lot
  • A 10% administrative fee will be charged on lots selling for €2,500 or less
  • Lots must be paid in full within seven (7) days of the end of the auction.
  • NOTE: Purchases cannot be removed from the auction site or collected until paid for in full. If paid for with non-certified funds, items will not be released until non-certified funds clear our bank. This policy will be strictly enforced.

Accepted Payment Methods

  Wire transfer Credit card (Visa, MasterCard) Cash Certified/ cashier's/ bank check Personal/ company checks
Domestic bidder X        
International bidder X        
Online bidder X        

Wire Transfer Information

Include your bidder number and auction location with your transfer.

Payments must be made in the currency of the auction (see above).
To place a bid deposit in your preferred currency, click here for a list of other wire transfer account options.