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25th Annual Ag & Industrial Auction Friday, February  12, 2010 at 8:00 AM (PST)

Type of Auction: Unreserved Auction

Address of Auction: 16140 Hwy 99, Tipton, CA

Contact Name: Jeremy Martella

Contact Email: jeremy@martellaauction.com

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Auction Highlights: Ritchie Bros. invites you to participate in our upcoming Grand Opening auction in Tipton, CA on February 12, 2010. For more information about the auction, including how to buy and sell equipment with Ritchie Bros., please visit www.rbauction.com.

Inspection: INSPECTION & PRE-REGISTRATION: 4-Days prior to auction 8:00A.M. to 5:00P.M. Daily

HOTELS: Best Western Inn Tulare, CA 559-688-7537-Comfort Suites Tulare, CA 559-687-1246-Charter Inn Tulare, CA 559-685-9500-Holiday Inn Visalia, CA 559-651-5000-Comfort Inn Visalia, CA 559-651-3700-Quality Inn Tulare, CA 559-686-3432

AIRPORTS: Fresno-Yosemite Intl 559-251-7554-Visalia Municipal 559-713-4201-Tulare Municipal 559-688-0660

CAR RENTALS: Budget 800-221-1203-Enterprise 800-736-8222-Avis 800-831-2847

Directions: FROM HIGHWAY 99 TRAVELING NORTH: Exit Ave. 152 off ramp. At stop sign continue north on Road 116 (East Side Frontage Road of Hwy 99) 1 mile to auction site.

FROM HIGHWAY 99 TRAVELING SOUTH: Exit Ave. 184 off ramp. At stop sign turn (Right) or east. Proceed over highway to Rd. 112 (East Frontage Rd of Highway 99). Turn (right) or south and proceed approximately 2 miles to auction site. WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS!

TRAVELER'S NOTE: Martella Auction Facility is Approx 60 miles south of Fresno & 50 Miles north of Bakersfield




Terms & Conditions: 1. Terms of Sale
This posting is an invitation to attend the auction, not an offer to sell. The offer to sell occurs at the time and location of the auction.

- Every item is sold as-is, where is.
- Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers makes no guarantee or warranties, expressed or implied, of any kind. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers reserves the right to refuse issuing a bidding card. This brochure is only a guide. Please inspect the equipment.
- Lots selling for $2,500 or less are subject to a 10% administrative fee on each item.

Please Note: All purchases made using rbauctionBid are subject to an Internet Purchase Fee of 2% of the purchase price to a maximum of 500 (in the currency of the auction) per lot. All purchases made using our Proxy bid service (whether placed in person, on-line or via telephone) are subject to a Proxy Purchase Fee of 2% of the purchase price to a maximum of 500 (in the currency of the auction) per lot. These fees apply only to buyers. No charges or fees apply to unsuccessful bidders.

Payment
All payments are to be made in US funds.

Purchases under $10,000 must be paid in full on the day of the sale. For any major lot as determined by the Auctioneers, the purchaser shall pay a deposit on acceptance of his bid, the greater of 25% of the purchase price or $10,000 on the day of the sale, and the balance of the purchase within seven (7) days of the termination of the auction. No purchase may be removed until paid in full.

Methods of payment for domestic buyers: cash, wire transfer, certified check, or personal/company checks if they are accompanied by an irrevocable letter of guarantee from your bank. NOTE: Effective immediately this policy is now strictly enforced. No purchase will be released without payment as described above or until non-certified funds clear our bank.

Methods of payment for international buyers: wire transfer directly from your bank.

Wire transfer payment information:
Bank of America
100 W 33rd, New York, NY 10001
Credit To: Ritchie Bros Auctioneers (America) Inc
Routing: 026 009 593 / Swift: BOFAUS3N
Account: 002801502592

Wire transfer information for bid deposits only:
Bank of America
100 W 33rd, New York, NY 10001
Credit To: Ritchie Bros Auctioneers (America) Inc
Routing: 026 009 593 / Swift: BOFAUS3N
Account: 002801502592

Notice to Attendees
Persons attending are notified that an Auction Site is a potentially dangerous place. Flammable, noxious, corrosive and pressurized substances are present, heavy equipment is being operated and electric circuits may be live. Every person at the Auction Site before, during and after the auction sale shall be deemed to be there at his or her own risk with notice of the condition of the premises, the activities on the premises and the conduct of third parties and any registered bidder shall so advise his agents and employees. No persons shall have any claim against the Auctioneers, their agents, employees or principals for any injuries sustained, nor for damages to or loss of property which may occur from any cause whatsoever.

Unreserved Policy
Ritchie Bros.' policy is to sell each and every item without reserves, minimums or limits. Everything will be sold to the highest bidder, regardless of price. The owners of the equipment are prohibited by contract from bidding on their own equipment or from buying it back. Anyone knowing of any owner bidding on his own equipment should advise the auctioneer at once.

Notice to Non U.S. Buyers
Purchasers without United States bank accounts are required to pay in U.S. funds by wire transfer directly from their bank. Some equipment may require modifications to meet import and safety regulations. For details and for information on your customs obligations, please contact your customs broker.

Title and Registration Certificates
Items purchased that require a Title or Registration Certificate must be paid for by cash or certified check on the day of the sale; all Titles and Registration Certificates will be mailed to the purchaser ten (10) banking days after payment is received.


This auction is being conducted by:

Jeremy  Martella
Martella Auction Manager

PO Box 907
Titpon, CA  93272
Phone: 559-752-3343
Fax: 559-752-1020

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