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: In most cases, you don't have to place a deposit if you are bidding in person.
  • 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 AU$10,000, whichever is higher.
  • Online bidders: Depending on your bidding history, you may be required to place a refundable bid deposit when you register to bid.

Bid Deposit Methods

 Wire transferCredit card (Visa, MasterCard)*Certified/ cashier's/ bank check
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* Place a bid deposit by credit card or view wire transfer deposit information.

Payment Terms

  • All payments must be made in Australian dollars.
  • Each purchased Lot will be subject to a transaction fee of:
    7.5% of the Lot selling price, with a minimum fee of 100 (local currency) per Lot.
  • Lots must be paid in full within seven (7) days of the end of the auction.
  • All lots are sold exclusive of GST unless otherwise stated.
  • 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.

Payment Methods

 Wire transferCredit card (Visa, MasterCard)*Certified/ cashier's/ bank check
Domestic bidder✔✔✔
International bidder✔✔✔
Online bidder✔✔ 
* Make a payment by credit card or view wire transfer payment information.