Tips for transporting items purchased on IronPlanet

Posted by IronPlanet on Jan 31, 2013 12:41:00 AM

After winning an item from an IronPlanet auction, you will have a few more steps to complete the process. In addition to paying for the used construction equipment, you will need to arrange transportation to move the goods from the seller's location to your own storage facility. There are a few different ways you can go about this, and the option you choose may depend on a variety of factors. IronPlanet can help you connect with a transportation company or you can make arrangements on your own.

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Topics: In the News

Tips for buyers to prepare for Featured Auctions on IronPlanet

Posted by IronPlanet on Jan 31, 2013 12:41:00 AM

IronPlanet is the premier online marketplace for heavy construction equipment, making it a viable resource if you are looking to purchase used cranes, excavators, compactors or even dump trucks. In addition to the Daily Marketplace, IronPlanet hosts weekly Featured Auctions that can provide the perfect opportunity to get the items you need. Since these sales only last one or two days, you have a limited window to bid, making it especially important to be prepared in advance of the auction. Here are a few things you should keep in mind when browsing the selection of an upcoming Featured Auction.

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Topics: Auctions

IronPlanet appoints cranes specialist as new major accounts manager

Posted by IronPlanet on Jan 25, 2013 12:38:00 AM

DUBLIN, Ireland – IronPlanet, a leading online marketplace for used heavy equipment, today announced the appointment of Scott McCall as Major Accounts Manager for Cranes.

Scott McCall joins IronPlanet from HSG Systems, where he developed a distribution business. Prior to this, he was Owner and Director at UES (Utility Equipment Sales). While Scott has been primarily based in the UK, he spent four years in Russia and other CIS countries, and will be on hand to offer valuable insights into these markets.

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IronPlanet Sponsors AED Summit & Condex in Las Vegas

Posted by Krista Beres on Jan 24, 2013 2:58:00 AM

 

IronPlanet team members (left to right) Carson Erickson, Lisa Burgess and Bill Fisher attended the AED Summit & Condex in Las Vegas.

IronPlanet team members Jeff Jeter, Carson Erickson, Bill Fisher, Scott Walter, and Lisa Burgess recently attended the AED Summit & Condex in Las Vegas from January 15 – 17, 2013. As a sponsor of the event, IronPlanet hosted an informational booth featuring a demonstration of the online auction and provided high quality tote bags for conference attendees.The expo was held at the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino and attracted a national and Canadian audience interested in products and services essential to dealer profitability, business information, and industry seminars to help stay on top of 2013 trends.

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Western Auction Premiere: IronPlanet's first big auction of 2013 is coming up soon

Posted by IronPlanet on Jan 20, 2013 8:52:00 PM

IronPlanet will host its first major sale of 2013 at its Western Auction Premiere on January 30 and 31. This online auction features thousands of items, ranging from track excavators and crawler tractors to forklifts and dump trucks. Not only does this sale precede the major traditional auctions that will occur this year, but the fact that it takes place entirely online offers advantages as well.

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Buying a Ford F-series with IronPlanet

Posted by IronPlanet on Jan 17, 2013 6:57:00 PM

Buying a truck is a big decision, so it's important to research brands first. The Ford F-series has been a mainstay in the pickup truck market for years, and was recently recognized for its strong customer satisfaction.

Polk, a company that provides automotive information and marketing, recently named the F-series as the winner of the Mid-/Full-size Pickup category in its Automotive Loyalty Awards. The model has won for the past 15 out of 17 years, proving that a good thing never goes out of style.

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Topics: Trucks, In the News