I wanted to maximize the amount of bidders, so I looked for a no-reserve, no buyer premium auction. With Big Iron, my machinery was exposed to thousands of buyers both nationally and internationally. Some of my sale items brought less than I expected while others brought more. Overall, they exceeded my expectations. The bidders were able to call me direct which enabled me to point out any recent repair, maintenance, condition, history, etc., of my machinery, which I believe helped my prices. I feel on-line auctions are the way used machinery will be sold in the future.
Marvin Cline
Smolan, KS
I chose to work with Big Iron because I did my homework in researching the various on-line auction services. My research indicated that Big Iron was obtaining a higher price than other on-line auction services on larger equipment. I did not want an auction with buyer premiums due to the buyer having to adjust the bid by 10% and the auction charging the seller 5% to 8% which results in 15% to 18% less on my equipment. I prefer a straight out commission of 7% to 11%/ The end result was a gentleman from Colorado purchased my truck for $11,000.00 more that I was offered for it on a trade-in. This allowed me the flexibility to deal with dealers on a straight out, no trade-in price, or purchase from an individual that would not take a trade-in. I like the fact that I have a Big Iron representative that came to my location, took the photographs, wrote the descriptions, and made the entire process easier.
Kody Chase, Chase Farms
Abilene, KS
I was a buyer on Big Iron before I was a seller, and was always impressed with their professionalism and service. As a seller, I like the fact I can represent my equipment when bidders call or they can come to my location and inspect the sale items. I believe this gives buyers a level of comfort not available in other venues. Bad weather has no effect on a Big Iron auction because you can bid from anywhere you have internet access. Big Iron gives anyone a terrific medium to turn assets or inventory into cash in a fast, safe and easy process. Additionally, you always have a local representative to help you from start to finish.
Ron Buttenhoff
Lincoln, KS
Big Iron online auctions is fast, easy, and secure. After I listed my equipment, I received my check in about 45 days. My local representative took all the photographs, listed the specifications and answered any questions I had. The equipment stayed in my possession, on my lot, until it was paid for. Big Iron did all the necessary paperwork, title transfers, and prepared the buyer. When the buyer came to take delivery all the paperwork was in order. Since the equipment was sold "as is where is" I didn't have the buyer calling me 30 days after the sale requesting me to repair or replace something. I feel I received good market value for my equipment because Big Iron is a non-reserve auction.
Dennis Hronek, Hronek Salvage
Salina, KS
Thank you for all your work on our items for the auction today. Looking at the site I can say we were very pleased with the photos and videos you had posted for each item giving the bidders good information on each piece of equipment. The flyers with our logo were also well done. We feel like our items brought a good price and are happy with the results. You will be hearing from us again for future auctions. Thank you for knocking on our door the first day you stopped in with the "cold call", you opened our eyes up to something we didn't realize was out there.
Jill Craft, Gethman Construction, Inc.
Marshalltown, IA
Recieved lots more calls than I expected.
Kim Goracke
Hope, KS
We've used BIG IRON multiple times because it works! We are amazed at the reach and how far away some of the equipment is purchased. Stale inventory is gone, we have our money shortly after the auction. Simple to use we sign the paperwork, respond to the phone calls and BIG IRON does the rest.
Dave Lytle, Klein's Motor Electric
McCook, NE
My relationship with Al Henkel (BIG IRON District Manager) got me interested in BIG IRON, now we have used their service twice. Big Iron does all the work, they are a no hassle way to sell your equipment. BIG IRON is very professional with all they do, from advertizing, photographs and description. I recommend BIG IRON to my friends.
Marvin Rose, Great Bend Coop
Great Bend, KS
I was satisfied with my Big Iron experience. The weekend before the sale I had several people come and look at my equipment, and plenty of phone call, Big Iron generated a lot interest in my equipment. Big Iron was easy to do business with and my questions were always answered promptly. I've told my neighbors to use BIG IRON.
Kenny Riemann
Edmond, KS
I got more value than I expected using Big Iron auction to sell my construction equipment. MY Big Iron Territory Manager Dennis Munson did an outstanding job of helping me through the entire process.
Chris Kreger
Ironton, MN
Big Iron is a great outlet for used equipment! We were surprised by the prices received at absolute auction one of our item sold to a buyer in Israel. Big Iron has quality farmers bidding on their auction.
Eric Mason, Mason Machinery
Aurora, UT
I will use you next time for sure!
Burgess Well Drilling
Minden, NE
I'm sold on BIG IRON. We got great care and service from Duane Thies our Territory Manager.
I think we got twice the money we would have on many items compared to a traditional auction.
The extra for advertizing and the picture in the sale bill made a big difference.
We had calls from Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska.
Thanks!
Dave Plugge
Madison Nebraska
Ron & Mark,
On behalf of Farm Credit Services of America and our Special Accounts team, I'd like to express our satisfaction with the Big Iron online auctions. From the very first item we placed, we have been pleasantly surprised by the prices we have been seeing on our equipment.
The process is simple and user-friendly. Your field reps and territory managers provide thorough inspection reports and photos of the equipment so that the representation is as accurate as possible. Response is quick and the site is very easy to navigate once the items are listed. Settlement is timely and detailed and your commission structure is straightforward and reasonable.
We plan to continue utilizing Big Iron for the disposition of acquired property and look forward to your continued expansion into other parts of the country.
Warmest regards,
Joe Dyrda
Special Accounts Officer
Farm Credit Services of America
Ron Stock and Staff,
I want thank you and your entire staff for doing an excellent job with the recent Big Iron auction.
It is always a little nervous putting 37 pieces of farm equipment on an absolute internet auction and especially when some of those pieces are high dollar pieces. We had over $750,000 in inventory that went on auction and we for the most part received 100% of our dollars back. I felt that was outstanding and we will look forward to continuing to monitor our inventory and use Big Iron as a way of keeping our inventory in check. In fact we will be putting equipment on your January auction.
I also want to commend all of your staff for a very professional job. Everyone was more than helpful from beginning to end. As we had several customers here at our Sterling store watching the auction and they were all impressed with how professional the auction was conducted.
We also want to give a big thanks to James Beal for all of his effort. We couldn't have asked for more or better assistance than what he provided.
We couldn't help but be impressed with the numbers of bidders on this auction of 6,281 with 15 states represented and 3 countries.
Thanks again,
Cal West
MV Equipment
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