Caorso, ITA: Terms and Conditions
Before You Bid
Everything sold at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is sold via unreserved public auction – i.e. there are no minimum bids or reserve prices, and our auctions are open to anyone. Buyers place bids on items, and every item is sold to the highest bidder, regardless of the final price. When you’re ready to bid and buy, you can register and bid online in any live auction or bid via a variety of other convenient online options.
Registration and deposits
Registration to bid is free. You may be required to place a refundable bid deposit. Please be aware that you must present photo identification when you register at the auction site (e.g. identity card, passport or driver's license). Register for your free account here!
How do auctions work?
We conduct live auctions at physical auction sites, with Real-Time Online Bidding. We also sell via our online Timed Auctions – an automated system with no auctioneer. You can bid in person, online, via our mobile app or via PriorityBid.
The auctioneer (or Timed Auction system) will introduce each lot and ask for bids. If no one places a bid, the ask price is lowered. When a bid is placed, the auctioneer raises the ask price. Bidding continues until no more bids are placed, and the item is sold to the highest bidder. Learn more about how our auctions work.
Can I go see the equipment in person?
Yes, equipment is available for in-person inspections at our permanent auction sites and local storage yards. Viewing is available two weeks prior to the start of each auction. Please contact the site to make arrangements outside of this time and to confirm hours of operation. Viewing is only available on equipment that has been delivered to the site (check each individual item’s listing on our website, and under the “Detailed equipment information” tab, look for “In Yard – Yes/No”)
Equipment sold from a consignor’s property can also be viewed in person by arranging a time and date with the seller.
Buyer Fees
Review our buyer fees before bidding.
Payment and removal
Purchases must be paid in full within seven (7) days of the end of the auction. Buyers cannot remove their purchases from the auction site until their invoice is paid in full. Cash payments will not be accepted. Please only pay from the same Ritchie Bros. account under which you made the purchase.
If Ritchie Bros. can't convey clear title on a purchase, the buyer is entitled to a full refund of the purchase price. If Ritchie Bros. does not receive full payment within seven (7) days of the end of the auction, interest on overdue amounts will be paid by the buyer at a rate of 18% per annum or at such other maximum rate as allowed by law, together with any legal or collection costs incurred by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers.
There are multiple ways to pay. See the payment options.
Read the Terms of Bidding and Sale
Every auction is subject to our Terms of Bidding and Sale. Please review them carefully prior to bidding.
Additional Notes
VAT
VAT and other DUTIES as they may apply are the BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. The following rules apply to purchases made in auctions that take place physically inside the European Union.
Value Added Tax (VAT) will apply in the following cases:
Items that remain in the country where the auction takes place.
Companies that are registered in the country where the auction takes place.
EU buyers who fail to provide a valid VAT number and/or EU buyers who fail to provide valid proof of transport (complete CMR) within 90 days after the invoice date.
Non EU buyers who fail to provide correct and complete Export Documents to RBA within the 90 days since invoice date.
Valid proof of transport for EU buyers:
A valid CMR document must mention the Ritchie Bros company as the sender in box 1, lot number and full lot description in box 6, signature of the receiver in box 24, plus the rest of the usual information.
Valid proof of transport for Exportation:
Official Customs documents provided by the corresponding Customs Authorities. The corresponding Ritchie Bros company must appear as the exporter on the export document. The lots must be clearly described and identifiable. We require the final proof of export (i.e. "exit confirmation" or "goods departed" confirmation). A document showing intention is not considered sufficient.
Important notice for Non-EU buyers
Buyers that will export the goods out of the European Union (non-EU buyers) are required to pay a deposit on all pieces of equipment bought at the auction. The deposit equals the local standard VAT rate calculated on the purchase price of the equipment. This deposit will be refunded to the nominated bank account of the buyer within five (5) business days after presentation of Proof of Final Export. This Proof of Final Export can be provided by your customs broker or freight forwarder. Non-EU Buyers should provide accurate bank details in order to facilitate timely refund of deposits.
To avoid the VAT deposit Non-EU buyers can engage the services of RB Logistics:
RB LogisticsThe NetherlandsTel. + 31 168 392200Fax. + 31 168 392250logistics@rbauction.com
European Union Machinery Directive
Effective January 1, 1995Certain items in this auction may require CE-marking. Items that are not CE-marked are offered for sale on the condition that any buyer intending to sell or use such item within the European Union will take the necessary measures to certify the item, if and as required under the European Union Legislation on Machinery implemented in the national legislation of the relevant member countries. The purchaser is responsible for all costs related to certification and upgrading. Please contact the manufacturer or his authorized representative within the EU for details.
Bonded Free Zone
The auctions of Moerdijk (NL), St-Aubin (FR) and Ocana (ES) are conducted in a bonded free zone. Certain items identified in the sale day listing catalogue, or otherwise announced at the auction, as "Not Duty Free Circulation EU" have not been entered into the European Union. It is the purchaser's responsibility to satisfy requirements of any kind in respect to the importation of any items into the European Union, or any other country. Such responsibility includes compliance with laws and regulations of the country including payment of taxes and duties, obtaining proper approvals and complying with any other requirements. The purchaser will engage his own broker. Ritchie Bros will not charge Value Added Tax (VAT) on these lots if properly cleared. Nominal documentation charges to the buyer for clearing the free zone will apply. Customs brokers will be on site to provide this service.