Buying equipment with Zomer Company

Confidence with Zomer Company

When purchasing equipment through Zomer Company auctions regardless of auction method, we promise to deliver honesty and integrity in our Live/Online Auctions conducted. We are a large Company but family owned and our relationship with you as our client is important to us. In our Company you are not just a number, but a current and future customer with a valued relationship as our Company strives to meet #1 Customer Satisfaction. Our Company has sold equipment across North America, Canada & Mexico and have thousands of repeat clients.

We do our best to provide adequate pictures and descriptions online, however, inspecting equipment in person is the best form of due diligence. It is best to inspect and evaluate the equipment prior to bidding on equipment.

When selling equipment at auction, we try to obtain as much information as possible to help you make your purchasing decision. Though we cannot make any guarantees, we take the information from sources we deem to be reliable. If an item is selling with some form of warranty, it will be announced. Otherwise, it will sell “As-Is”.

Registration for Onsite Auctions

There will be a designated time prior to the auction when you can register for a bidder/buyer number.
You will be asked to present your Driver’s License and any applicable Tax Exempt documentation.
Familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of the auction. Ask questions, anytime! We are always glad to help!
We provide all online computer generated billing to make your experience stress free.

Registering to Bid Online (Online only and online/onsite auctions)

Registration is generally open several weeks prior to the auction.
Each online auction will most likely have different terms and conditions. (Buyer’s premium, inspection times, pickup times, shipping options, etc.) We encourage bidders to register as early as possible.
Early registration also allows you time to contact our office and get any questions answered.
You must register 24 hours before the start time of the auction to ensure we will be able to approve your bids.

BEFORE THE AUCTION

The auction will begin promptly at the appointed time.
The Auctioneer will give any pre-auction announcements, summarize the terms of sale, the methods of bidding, and any last-minute changes, updates or disclosures or the terms will be posted on our website to all buyers.
These comments usually take only a few minutes, concluding with the Auctioneer answering any final questions.

DURING THE AUCTION

The Bidder Assistants are often known as a Ringmen
These are staff members who are positioned among the attendees at the auction.
They provide assistance to the auctioneer.
They spot your bid and assist you with information to help you in your buying decision.
You may place a bid by raising your hand.
Any tie bids or other issues brought to our attention are resolved by the Auctioneer, who has complete and final authority.

SOLD!

From the first bid, things move quickly with bidders offering their bids up to the price they are willing to pay.

When it is determined that the final bid has been made, the Auctioneer will identify the high bidder by their Bidder Number.

Check out / Load Out for Onsite Auctions

For on-site purchases, check out can happen immediately after your last purchase.
Full and final settlement is expected before you leave the auction.
Load out varies from auction to auction, but if you are uncertain on the load out times or assistance, please ask! We will do our best to accommodate.

Check out / Load Out for Online Purchases

For online purchases, you will be invoiced for your purchases following the completion of the auction.
Payment is determined by the Terms and Conditions set forth for that specific auction.
Load out times and assistance vary from auction to auction, so please familiarize yourself with the terms.