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Learn more about researching prices, bidding, inspecting equipment, financing and more on our blog, Ritchie Hub. Here's a selection of articles you might find helpful.

Buying Tips - Get financing from the equipment experts

Get financing from the equipment experts

Our industry experts at Ritchie Bros. Financial Services provide flexible financing options to help you and your business – with approvals in as little as one day!

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Buying Tips - Equipment inspection tips to help you buy with confidence

Equipment inspection tips to help you buy with confidence

Before you bid and buy, check out our equipment inspection tips so you know what to look for in used equipment.

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Buying Tips - Tips for cross-border buyers at Ritchie Bros. auctions

Tips for cross-border buyers at Ritchie Bros. auctions

If you're a U.S. buyer heading north to bid in-person or online in a Canadian auction, here are a few tips to help you buy and export your equipment purchase.

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Buying Tips - Checklist for equipment buyers at Ritchie Bros. auctions

Checklist for equipment buyers at Ritchie Bros. auctions

If you're planning to buy at a Ritchie Bros. auction, use our checklist to ensure you're on the right track to buying what you need.

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Buying Tips - 5 things to look for when buying used equipment

5 things to look for when buying used equipment

What should you look for when evaluating used heavy equipment? We posed that same question to construction equipment experts.

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Buying Tips - When to buy or rent heavy equipment – five factors to consider

When to buy or rent heavy equipment – five factors to consider

How do you decide when to buy and when to rent what you need? Here's an overview of some things to keep in mind.

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Buying Tips - How to better prepare credit docs when starting a new business

How to better prepare credit docs when starting a new business

To help you get the financing you need when starting or growing a business, we've put together a short list of the most commonly required documents and info you'll need.

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Buying Tips - Buying and shipping heavy equipment internationally

Buying and shipping heavy equipment internationally

With more than 40 auction sites around the world - plus local yards and sellers selling from their own locations - Ritchie Bros. gives buyers easy access to the global heavy equipment market. Check our 6 tips for buying and shipping internationally.

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