Ritchie Bros scoring!!!

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Was at our semi-annual Ritchie Bros auction today.Lots of welders there today.Here's one of the ones I bought....$500.
Reply:And got this bad boy for $100
Reply:And some of the ones that got away...
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Reply:John you mean a cowboy flush with all that truck bed cash in his jeans couldn't score one of those old linclon's ? gxbxc
Reply:Thats about it....Not a bad day!!
Reply:I would be afraid to buy one of those wire feeders , they look gutted  in the picture.That roll bender looked like it needed a new home! also the big rod oven that said "NO Food" on it.
Reply:Looks like you had a great deal of welders to pick from. Good luck with what you bought.
Reply:I wondered of you were going to hit that auction.    Good score.  Now you will need a bigger shop for all those toys.You didn't get another of those red Ford crew cab and chassis did yay.   You will be getting good at building flatbeds.Last edited by soutthpaw; 10-05-2014 at 12:01 AM.Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:Originally Posted by richeyLooks like you had a great deal of welders to pick from. Good luck with what you bought.
Reply:Originally Posted by gxbxcI would be afraid to buy one of those wire feeders , they look gutted  in the picture.That roll bender looked like it needed a new home! also the big rod oven that said "NO Food" on it.
Reply:Considering they paid under a hundred they did score.
Reply:Originally Posted by mikecwikConsidering they paid under a hundred they did score.
Reply:Nice scoreBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:ak; looks like you went to welder heaven and scored fat. nice!i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Where's Dave to congratulate me on buying some big ugly dinosaurs??Atleast their not digital inverters with memory!!Come on Dave!!
Reply:Originally Posted by docwelderak; looks like you went to welder heaven and scored fat. nice!
Reply:Originally Posted by AKweldshopWhere's Dave to congratulate me on buying some big ugly dinosaurs??Atleast their not digital inverters with memory!!Come on Dave!!
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveHeck yes you did good $100 for the Idealarc is especially a "hot off the back of the truck" price The Syncrowave is dirty enough to be in my shop - $600 and free shipping to MN right? Lol
Reply:John :Any idea what those big Miller sold for ?
Reply:Originally Posted by gxbxcJohn :Any idea what those big Miller sold for ?
Reply:That was a good price for a machine that sells new today for $27,000
Reply:Originally Posted by gxbxcThat was a good price for a machine that sells new today for $27,000
Reply:Originally Posted by AKweldshopHaha,No, I think I might keep this S/wave, being I need a good tig welder.I need to sell my squarewave175, it's just about useless for AC tig over 1/8".I might just build it, cooler, torch and pedal.I'll sell that ideal-arc250, do I have a starting bid?
Reply:Ok,Wanna borrow my air arc torch for a day or two?It might change your mind...Are those all the photos you got to post up AK?  You're slippin'. Nice score on the machines.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55Are those all the photos you got to post up AK?  You're slippin'. Nice score on the machines.
Reply:Originally Posted by AKweldshopOk,Wanna borrow my air arc torch for a day or two?It might change your mind...
Reply:Anyway,Time to get it all spruced up to sell.Same with my sw175.
Reply:Nice score ak! I have a few questions. Is the auction open to the public or is there a fee to get through the gate? I have a ritchey bros not too far north of me and would really like an engine drive. How much did the smaller engine drives go for?Thermal arc 211iCk flex-loc 150 & 130Clamps, saws & grindersHarbor freight 80 amp inverter
Reply:Originally Posted by Austin BennettNice score ak! I have a few questions. Is the auction open to the public or is there a fee to get through the gate? I have a ritchey bros not too far north of me and would really like an engine drive. How much did the smaller engine drives go for?
Reply:Sweeeeeet!I have to wait till Dec. 18th for our next Ritchie Bros. Wish it would come sooner.
Reply:Yeah I figured it was too good to be true. Would be nice to pick up a working bobcat, trailblazer or one of the dozen Lincoln's in ak's pic for 500$.Thermal arc 211iCk flex-loc 150 & 130Clamps, saws & grindersHarbor freight 80 amp inverter
Reply:sweet looks like they will be in new braunfels november 14 ill be there
Reply:Originally Posted by Austin BennettNice score ak! I have a few questions. Is the auction open to the public or is there a fee to get through the gate? I have a ritchey bros not too far north of me and would really like an engine drive. How much did the smaller engine drives go for?
Reply:Originally Posted by Canadian WeldingSweeeeeet!I have to wait till Dec. 18th for our next Ritchie Bros. Wish it would come sooner.
Reply:Originally Posted by soutthpawIt's free to attend but first time bidders have to leave a $2500 deposit.   I believe it can still be done by credit card.   Then you have sales tax and a 10% buyer premium. 2% premium on lots that sell over $2500.  3% added if you pay by credit card too.Keep in mind there is no way to test these machines.  The engine powered machines will sometimes start up though
Reply:Originally Posted by AKweldshopI thought you couldn't afford a real welder?
Reply:Originally Posted by AKweldshopWhat??
Reply:Any of the farm auctions I've been to up here, the 20 yr old AC/DC machines go for $400 plus. With small Lincolns selling for $700 new I never thought it was worth the risk. Getting one for $100 is pretty cool though...250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
Reply:Wow I wouldn't have guessed they would be so expensive. A new bobcat could be had for 3800$, I'd rather go that route and get a warranty plus knowing it works.Thermal arc 211iCk flex-loc 150 & 130Clamps, saws & grindersHarbor freight 80 amp inverter
Reply:Originally Posted by Austin BennettWow I wouldn't have guessed they would be so expensive. A new bobcat could be had for 3800$, I'd rather go that route and get a warranty plus knowing it works.
Reply:Definitely a nice score. Worth all the money.  Enjoy.PlasmaCam CNC cutterLathe and Band SawClamps
Reply:I used to work at the VECO shop in Anchorage. Didn't they get taken over by CH2M Hill in 2007? Wonder where those machines have been in the meantime, sitting in storage somewhere?Last edited by TimmyTIG; 10-06-2014 at 04:16 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by TimmyTIGI used to work at the VECO shop in Anchorage.
Reply:Who knows? Maybe CH2M Hill was using them with the stickers still on, maybe they were in storage... I do know that was 7 years ago.
Reply:they're all dusty like they've been in storage. Make sure you blow them out good first.
Reply:Originally Posted by TimmyTIGthey're all dusty like they've been in storage. Make sure you blow them out good first.
Reply:Originally Posted by AKweldshopMost of the machines had dead battery's.The millers all started up tho.Yeah,10% buyers premium on items under $2500.We've been going to there auctions for years, I'm not sure on new bidders.But it's free to attend for us.Just show them your ID, and a cpl other things, and you have a bidders number.You can read more on their website.
Reply:I'll buy the occasional truck at auction, but I set a very low floor on the bid.I don't mind buying junk, but I will only pay a junk price.My feeling is that a $2000 truck, with all it's faults, is better than a $6-10,000 truck with THE SAME FAULTS.  I always look at used equipment with the idea that it will take thousands of dollars to set it right.  Buying on the low end leaves the extra thousands in my pocket to do the necessary work."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/