which auction should i go to?

steve terplak · Mar 31, 2010

I am looking to get a new (used) riding lawnmower for around the house - need something a little bigger, maybe newer, as our yard has been getting bigger-
there are two auctions nearby (upstate ny) this saturday - one is a lawn and garden/small equip auction that promises 125+mowers...many very new mowers...this auction is very well advertised and has been for a while
the other is a local farm estate auction - there are three riding mowers, all of which would fit my needs, among a lot of bigger equip...not too well advertised

do you think i would find a better deal at the bigger auction that is devoted to lawnmowers and small equip or the smaller farm sale...

at the one there is a lot of equip. but the entire crowd will be there for lawn equip...at the other, there might be no one interested in lawnmowers...but i might be less likely to get something as there are only 3.

which would you go to?

Toby Oats · Mar 31, 2010

Well if you want to know which one, i take it there at the same time. I think i would go to the smaller farm estate auction. Bein an estate auction, its possible the mowers were treated better and may get a better deal because like you said, less advertised. Besides, a farm estate auction may have more variety and find somethin else ya like even more. Just my opinion, let us know how you make out, Toby.

ldj · Mar 31, 2010

It's just a crap throw.

Heat Houser · Mar 31, 2010

Go to the one with the best food. That is all I usually get to buy when I go to a sale.

JayinNY · Mar 31, 2010

Im going to the farm auction for the rake and headlock, so I wont bid against you on the lawn mowers!lol I would think you would have better chances at the lawn auction. Let me know your price range and what your looking for used, I may be able to help. J

redtom · Mar 31, 2010

In my opinion those big dealer/consignment auctions are just a place for them to get rid of their cr@p. Although anyone can rip you off, why does a dealer need an auction to sell his stuff unless there is something wrong with it.

2x4 · Apr 1, 2010

go to the big auction. The first stuff will go high but prices will drop. At the little auction, everything will go at a premium or family members may fight over it & run it up.

larry@stinescorner · Apr 1, 2010

go look at the small auction., set your price, and keep in comunication with Jay., if he doesnt mind They will probably have only one auctioneer at the small sale so it should work out pretty good if he handles it there and you go to the big sale.

Traditional Farmer · Apr 1, 2010

I wouldn't go to either the best buys are at auctions designed to attract dealers during weekdays when the working stiffs are at work.

smallbaleboy · Apr 1, 2010

to bad we not closer i could fix you up with new dixon unit or used unit in zero turn or tractor style. just don't give to wild on the used units cause you can be in brand new unit startin g at 1400.00 and have 3 yr warranty. have couple used 400 cash and carry. good luck or let me know what units you looking at on sale and can give
you the book values

which auction should i go to?

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