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Midwest Equipment and AuctionTime Provide Fast Turnaround, Strong Selling Prices for Major Contractor

LINCOLN, Nebraska — July 7, 2021



Midwest Equipment and AuctionTime.com recently beat the clock—and selling price expectations—to liquidate a package of machinery and trucks for a large contractor in the central United States. The customer had reached out to Midwest’s Jake Swisher on June 7th, 2021 with a list of excavators, heavy trucks, and three-quarter-ton pickups to be auctioned off. There were two caveats: the customer’s 50 assets were spread out across three states, and it all had to be sold within 24 days, by July 1st....
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Wide Selection of Vehicles and More Now Up for Bidding on HiBid.com Following $55 Million Week

OCALA, Florida — July 2, 2021



HiBid.com auctions last week generated over $55 million in gross auction proceeds from a combined total of more than 1,500 online-only and webcast auctions. From June 21st to the 27th, bidders placed 1.41 million bids per day, on average, resulting in the sale of nearly 586,000 lots. Bidders are currently competing for the winning bid on all kinds of vehicles, including classic trucks, restored cars, well-maintained motorcycles, and impound and salvage vehicles....
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Nearly $47 Million Sold Through HiBid Last Week, with Motorcycles, Boats, Antique Cars and More Now Open for Bidding

OCALA, Florida — June 23, 2021



Auctions held through HiBid.com last week generated nearly $47 million in gross auction proceeds in a combined total of 1,371 online-only and webcast auctions. From June 14th through the 20th, bidders placed 1.43 million bids per day, on average, resulting in the sale of over half a million lots and a gross merchandise volume exceeding $75 million....
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Late-Model Heavy-Duty Trucks and Construction Equipment Leading Increase in Asking Values

LINCOLN, Nebraska — June 22, 2021



The Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI) continues to show a year-over-year rise in asking values within the U.S. heavy-duty sleeper truck and dozer markets. According to a new Sandhills Global Market Report, late-model trucks and equipment are driving the value increases. Bucking this trend, however, asking values for combine harvesters continue to indicate YOY gains across all age groups....
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Sales on HiBid Top Half a Million Lots Last Week, with Large Estate and Car Museum Auctions Now Underway

OCALA, Florida — June 16, 2021



In the week ending June 13th, 2021, HiBid.com facilitated the sale of more than half a million lots in a combined total of 1,294 online-only and webcast auctions. These auctions generated over $46 million in gross auction proceeds, with 884,400 bidders placing 1.46 million bids per day, on average....
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Heavy-Duty Truck and Construction Equipment Asking Values Still Trending Upward

LINCOLN, Nebraska — June 10, 2021



Asking values for used commercial trucks and construction equipment in the United States continue to increase while farm machinery asking values continue to hold steady, according to a new Sandhills Global Market Report. The report affirms that heavy-duty sleeper and day cab trucks, excavators, crawler dozers, wheel loaders, skid steers, combines, and 100-plus-horsepower tractors continue to command higher selling prices compared to last year amid a lack of inventory....
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Current HiBid Auctions Include Speedboats, Jet Skis, Sports Cars, Motorcycles, and More, Following $30.7 Million Week

OCALA, Florida — June 8, 2021



As summer approaches, HiBid.com is the auction platform of choice for numerous auction events featuring speedboats, Jet Skis, motorcycles, campers, sports cars, pickup trucks, antique vehicles, gym equipment, factory-sealed sports cards, and many other assets that are especially popular this time of year. Over $30.7 million in gross auction proceeds were sold last week through HiBid.com in a combined total of 1,334 online-only and webcast auctions....
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HiBid Records $44 Million in Auction Sales Last Week, with Returned and Seized Items Now Up for Bidding

OCALA, Florida — June 3, 2021



A wealth of online retailer returned items, vehicles seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and an incredible range of other assets across hundreds of categories are now up for bidding on HiBid.com....
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Over Half a Million Lots Sold in HiBid Auctions Last Week, with Motorbikes, Memorabilia, and More Now Up for Bidding

OCALA, Florida — May 27, 2021



Buyers rely on the HiBid.com auction platform to find an incredible array of goods, from everyday household items to sprawling acreages, with hundreds of categories in between. Last week alone, HiBid.com facilitated the sale of more than 560,000 lots, generating nearly $48 million in gross auction proceeds from a total of 1,456 online-only and webcast auctions. Currently, antique cars and motorcycles, rare coins, collectible figurines, and real estate are among the thousands of lots up for bidding....
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Late-Model Assets Driving Value Increases Across Heavy-Duty Truck and Equipment Industries

LINCOLN, Nebraska — May 20, 2021



Used commercial trucks, construction equipment, and farm machinery in the United States continue to outperform their year-over-year auction and asking values, according to a new Sandhills Global Market Report. The report affirms that heavy-duty sleeper trucks, crawler dozers, and 300-plus-horsepower tractors continue to experience high demand and a scarcity of inventory....
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Used Construction Equipment, Heavy-Duty Truck, and Ag Machinery Values Continue Upward Trend

LINCOLN, Nebraska — May 11, 2021



Year-over-year improvements in asking and auction values continue to be the trend across the used construction equipment, agricultural equipment, and commercial truck markets, according to a new Sandhills Global Market Report....
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HiBid Auctions Now Featuring Motorcycles, ATVs, Antique Gas Pumps, and More, Following $41 Million Week

OCALA, Florida — May 11, 2021



Over $41 million (gross auction proceeds) in goods were sold last week through HiBid.com in a combined total of 1,256 online-only and webcast auctions. From May 3rd through the 9th, over 954,000 bidders placed 1.59 million bids per day, on average, resulting in the sale of 473,039 lots. Items currently featured on HiBid.com include custom-built motorcycles, pickup trucks, ATVs, antique gas pumps, boats, acreages, and much more....
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HiBid Auctions Top $53 Million Last Week, with Horses, Motorcycles, Appliances, and More Now Open for Bidding

OCALA, Florida — May 4, 2021



HiBid.com facilitated the sale of more than $53 million (gross auction proceeds) in assets last week alone, with over half a million lots sold. From April 26th through May 2nd, in a combined total of 1,359 online-only and webcast auctions, 931,000 bidders placed 1.57 million bids per day, on average. Items currently up for bidding on the site include performance horses, real estate, motorcycles, electric scooters, home appliances, and much more....
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AuctionTime Sale Tops $20 Million, Includes $2.4 Million Equipment Package from Frey & Sons

LINCOLN, Nebraska — May 3, 2021



In the final week of April, AuctionTime.com finished strong with over $20 million in gross auction proceeds (GAP). The sale attracted more than 7,000 unique bidders from around the world and resulted in over 3,100 assets sold. The winning bids for most items exceeded auctioneers’ expectations....
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Over Half a Million Lots Sold Last Week in HiBid Online-Only and Webcast Auctions

OCALA, Florida — April 28, 2021



Auctions held last week through HiBid.com brought in more than $42 million in gross auction proceeds (GAP), with over half a million lots sold. From April 19th through the 25th, 1.03 million bidders placed 1.76 million bids per day, on average, in a combined total of 1,442 online-only and webcast auctions. Items currently up for bidding on the site include luxury cars, motorcycles, antiques, collectibles, real estate, and much more....
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Sandhills Global Market Data Shows Declining Inventory Across Used Equipment Markets Is Driving Up Values

April 21, 2021



A new Sandhills Global Market Report highlights how the continuing decline in used inventory since the beginning of 2021 has affected the value of key equipment segments in the agriculture, construction, and commercial trucking industries....
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Auction Sales Top $39 Million Last Week on HiBid.com, with Rare Coins and Classic Cars Now Up for Bidding

OCALA, Florida — April 21, 2021



In 1,142 online-only and webcast auctions held last week through HiBid.com, a daily average of 1.06 million bidders placed 1.81 million bids. Over 400,000 lots were sold, producing over $39 million in gross auction proceeds from April 12th-18th. HiBid.com brings buyers and sellers together every day with a wide-ranging selection of items across hundreds of categories that appeal to bidders worldwide....
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Auction and Asking Values Continue Upward Trend Across Equipment Industries

LINCOLN, Nebraska — April 13, 2021



A new Sandhills Global Market Report highlights the continued growth in year-over-year auction and asking values, trends that have been on the rise across equipment industries throughout Q1 2021....
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HiBid.com Auctions Surpass $50 Million Last Week; Taking Bids Now on VR Headsets, Pickup Trucks, and More

OCALA, Florida — April 13, 2021



HiBid.com’s online-only and webcast auctions bring buyers and sellers together with a vast selection of items in hundreds of categories, including rare coins, trolley cars, electronics, trading cards, and vehicles. A total of 1,196 auctions produced more than $50.5 million in gross auction proceeds (GAP) in last week’s sales. With a daily average of 1.08 million bidders placing 1.85 million bids, HiBid.com sold more than 439,000 lots last week....
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AuctionTime Records Largest March Sale Ever with 37% YOY Increase

LINCOLN, Nebraska — April 8, 2021



AuctionTime.com continues its record-setting success with the largest March sale in its history. The over-$28 million sale on March 31st and April 1st represents a 37% year-over-year increase and follows on the heels of a record-smashing February. The recent sale drew more than 8,800 bidders from around the world vying for over 3,500 assets....
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Over $36 Million Sold through HiBid.com Last Week; Bidding Now Open on Classic Cars, Electric Bikes, and More

OCALA, Florida — April 7, 2021



The HiBid.com auction platform makes it simple to buy and sell a huge variety of assets across hundreds of categories, including antiques, fine art, jewelry, surplus equipment, and vehicles. In last week’s sales, a total of 988 auctions generated nearly $36 million in gross auction proceeds (GAP). Each day, on average, 972,000 bidders placed 1.62 million bids, resulting in more than 387,000 lots sold....
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HiBid.com Auctions Generated Over $41 Million in Last Week’s Sales; Bidding Now Open on Fine Art, Vehicles, and More

OCALA, Florida — March 30, 2021



The HiBid.com auction platform makes it simple to buy and sell a huge variety of assets across hundreds of categories, including antiques, fine art, jewelry, surplus equipment, and vehicles. In last week’s sales, a total of 1,177 auctions generated more than $41 million in gross auction proceeds (GAP). Each day, on average, over 1 million bidders placed 1.76 million bids, resulting in more than 440,000 lots sold....
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Sandhills Pacific Acquires Aviation Trader

BRISBANE, Australia — March 26, 2021



Sandhills Pacific has acquired Aviation Trader, a leading resource for buying and selling new and used aircraft in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. Aviation Trader joins a comprehensive portfolio of Sandhills brands serving the aviation industry. These include Controller, Executive Controller, and Charter Hub, which together meet the needs of buyers, sellers, charter travelers, and operators worldwide....
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HiBid.com Charts $39 Million in Sales Last Week; Bidding Open for Antique Coins, Estate Items, Houseboats, and More

OCALA, Florida — March 24, 2021



The HiBid.com auction platform makes it simple to buy and sell a huge variety of assets across hundreds of categories, including antiques, building supplies, furniture, medical and lab equipment, and military artifacts. In last week’s sales, a total of 1,133 auctions generated more than $39 million in gross auction proceeds (GAP). Each day, on average, over 1 million bidders placed 1.69 million bids, resulting in more than 400,000 lots sold....
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Sandhills Global Market Data Highlights the Equipment Classes and Age Groups Driving Historic Auction Values

LINCOLN, Nebraska — March 23, 2021



With auction values spiking across equipment industries in 2021, the newest market data report from Sandhills Global illustrates the equipment classes and age groups that are fueling year-over-year growth in auction values. Sandhills’ current report includes insights into auction values for heavy-duty sleeper trucks, loader backhoes, dozers, and high-horsepower tractors, among numerous other categories, as measured by the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI)....
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