Ritchie Bros

A buyer's premium of 10% on lots up to $12,000 (minimum $100), 4.85% up to $75,000 and a flat fee above that, plus a $115 documentation fee on each titled item. A $10,000 loader therefore costs $11,000 before tax, and a titled truck at the same price $11,115.

Against GSA Auctions, which charges no buyer's premium, yes. Against GovDeals, often not: Ritchie Bros charges 10% on lots up to $12,000 (minimum $100) and less above, against 12.5% on most GovDeals lots, though titled items add a documentation fee. What you get for it is scale, inspection reports and equipment that has usually been through a commercial fleet rather than a municipal one. Compare the landed total, not the hammer price.

Yes. Public agencies use commercial auction houses alongside government platforms, particularly for heavy equipment where the buyer pool is national. The Ritchie Bros group also includes GovPlanet, which handles ex-military inventory specifically.