Ritchie Bros. 30th Live Unreserved Auction – Geelong, June 18–20
Celebrating 30 years of buying and selling in Australia
Join us for a LIVE National Unreserved EOFY Auction, hosted live on-site in Geelong and online across the country. This is your chance to experience the energy of a live Ritchie Bros. auction—just like the old days—with the convenience of bidding from anywhere.
About This Special Event
This is a live, unreserved auction event.
- Auction Dates: June 18–20
- Location: 200 O'Briens Rd, Geelong, VIC 3214, Australia
- Live on-site auction with real-time online bidding
- View full inventory details, photos, and videos online
- Inspect equipment in-person – sites are open for inspection before auction day
- All items will be sold unreserved, with no minimums and no reserves
- It's always FREE to register and bid
How It Works
Step 1: Register to Bid
- In Person: Visit our registration area on-site during inspection days or on auction day. Our team will get you set up with a bidder number and lanyard.
- Online: Log in at rbauction.com.au, register for the auction in advance, and receive your bidder number digitally.
Step 2: How to Bid – Live or Online
- On-Site: Raise your hand when you're ready to bid. A bid catcher will relay your bid to the auctioneer.
- Online: Click the “Bid Now” button to place your bid in real time. Online bids are tracked and relayed to the auctioneer live.
Step 3: Choice & Linked Items
- When similar items are grouped together, the highest bidder gets to choose which units they want at the winning price—one, multiple, or all.
- If not all items are taken, the next highest bidder has the chance to purchase at the same price. If they pass, bidding starts again.
Step 4: Priority Bidding
- Submit your maximum bid in advance using Priority Bidding.
- Contact our customer service team for help with setting it up.
Step 5: Winning and Equipment Pickup
- Winning bidders will receive an invoice after the auction.
- Payment is by wire transfer only.
- Our team will be on-site to help with release and collection of equipment.
Fees & Terms
- All lots purchased from Australian auctions incur an 8.5% transaction fee, applicable to on-site, online, and proxy purchases, in the currency of the auction. There is a minimum fee of $100 (local currency) per lot and all charges are subject to GST.
- All items are sold where is, as is, in their current condition, without registration and warranty. Ritchie Bros. recommends that all buyers thoroughly inspect items before placing a bid.
- Buyers are strongly encouraged to inspect items before placing a bid.
- Read the full Bidder Terms
Ways to Participate
- Bid Live on-site at 200 O'Briens Rd, Geelong, VIC
- Bid Live online from any device at rbauction.com.au
- Hear the auctioneer and follow the action live, no matter where you are
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Don’t Miss This Historic Auction
Be part of Ritchie Bros.’ 30-year milestone in Australia. Whether you’re bidding in the yard or online from home, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
Visit rbauction.com.au to register and view the full inventory.
Auction dates: June 18–20
Address: 200 O'Briens Rd, Geelong, VIC 3214, Australia
