Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers: After you buy an item

Check out our FAQs on what to do after you win (buy) an item.


No, all bids are irrevocable, and all sales are final. If you’re the highest bidder when the auctioneer announces that an item has been sold, you’re the new owner of that item.

You will receive an invoice by email at the end of the auction. Once payment is made in full (must be paid within 7 days) and you have received a paid invoice, you can schedule your pick up by following the instructions on the invoice or under Equipment Delivery and Pick Up located on the auction site page.

If you buy multiple lots at one auction, at the end of the auction or on the last day of the auction you will be sent an invoice with all the lots purchased.

If you bought multiple lots at different auctions, you will receive an invoice from each auction you purchased from. All lots from that auction will need to be paid in full prior to picking up your items.

We offer you multiple ways to pay for your purchases: by wire transfer, credit card, certified/ cashier’s/bank check, or via financing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. Learn more about purchase payment here.

Ritchie Bros. must receive full payment within seven (7) days of the end of the auction, or your credit card may be charged automatically and a 2.95% iClosing Convenience Fee will be applied to the transaction. Learn more about purchase payment here.

Once payment is received, a paid invoice will be emailed to you via the email you used to register for the auction. The online account will not display an updated copy of the paid invoice.

Equipment can be removed from the auction site once it is paid for in full. A release ticket will be provided to you when payment is received (please note that not all auction sites send release tickets, so please keep a copy of your paid invoice). A release ticket must be presented before loading and/or removal of any equipment.