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Everything you wish the auction catalog told you ahead of time!

Inspections are our professional opinion. Bidders should always conduct their own due diligence.

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from previous auctions!

UPCOMING AUCTIONS WE COVER!
ALL OF THESE AND MORE!

McGrew Equipment-Seven Valleys PA
June 9, 2026
Kurtz Trading Auction - Littlestown, PA
June 10, 2026
Jeff Martin -Londonderry NH
June 11, 2026
Rebel Auction - Hazlehurst GA
June 11, 2026
Jeff Martin - Louden NH
June 13, 2026
Yoder & Frey - Atlanta GA
June 18, 2026
Don Smock/DSA - Pendleton IN
June 19, 2026
Jeff Martin - Winchester MA
June 20, 2026
Richie Bros - Northeast MD | North Franklin CT | Butner NC | Burgetts.PA
June 23, 2026
McGrew Equipment - Seven Valleys PA
June 23, 2026
Richie Bros - Morris, IL | South Vienna, OH | Medford, MN
June 25, 2026

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HOW IT WORKS

Three steps from the auction straight to you!

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01

We Attend the Auction

We show up in person at every major auction across the east coast and Mid-west, in the weeks and/or days before the auction.

02

We Inspect Every Lot

Our reports give you access to all of the information you wish the auction catalog included. condition of
-Pins/bushings
-Undercarriage
-Drivetrain
-Leaks
-Fault codes
-Engine Health (visable and audible)
-Much more

03

You Get the Full Report

Inspection reports delivered to you before bidding opens. Decide which auctions and lot numbers are worth your time and which ones you can skip.

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ABOUT US

Born from real experience in the field.

Our lead inspector Adam is a third-generation excavation and paving contractor. From a young age he was around heavy equipment and commercial trucks every day. Eventually he took over the family business as sole owner and operator, then began buying and selling equipment on his own.After years of attending auctions, Adam had plenty of successful purchases. He also bought machines that looked good in the catalog and turned out to be major disappointments. Like so many others, he experienced the frustration of driving 3 to 5 hours or more (plus hotels and lost time) only to discover the equipment was worn out or didn't meet his standards.Knowing that many others shared in the frustration of lost time and money from the auction process, Adam could see there was a need. Bidders should have access to more information than auction catalogs provide. This is when the idea for Bidwise Auction Inspections was born.The vision was simple. For about the cost of gas to drive to a single auction, bidders could get access to the true condition of hundreds of machines from multiple auctions, without ever leaving home. We attend the major auctions so you don't have to. Our team performs inspections and delivers clear reports with photos, videos and honest condition notes. All available before the auction date.Our goal is simple:
Help you know ahead of time which auctions and machines are actually worth your time and money and which ones you can skip. When we show you a list of machines that are in very poor condition, you can skip right over them to the ones that fit your needs.We also help you discover quality equipment you might have otherwise missed and share practical insights on bidding practices and common pitfalls to watch out for.At Bidwise Auction Inspections, we're committed to providing tremendous value through honest, high-volume reporting so you can bid with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.We hope to exceed your expectations with every report.

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EQUIPMENT TYPES

Heavy equipment and commercial trucks.

Excavators

Loaders

Dozers

Skid steers

Commercial Trucks and much more

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SERVICES OFFERED

Everything you need to bid with confidence.

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On-Site Inspections

We attend the major auctions so you don't have to. Thorough, narrated inspections of every lot in our coverage.

Full Reports

Detailed photos, and honest condition notes captured at the auction yard, with
1-10 ratings on main components.

Inspections to you before the sale

Client-ready reports with photos, videos and honest condition notes. All available before the auction date.

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BENEFITS

What you get with every report.

Independent Inspections

We don't sell equipment and we are not affiliated with auction houses. Just honest condition reports from the yard.

Save Time and
Travel

Don't waste entire days at auctions looking at machines. Between travel and time spent looking at equipment, auctions can take a couple of days to find the right machine. Using our reports greatly reduces your time spent.

Buy more machines

By using our inspection reports you can focus your efforts solely on machines that fit your needs. Allowing you to find more deals.

Avoid Costly Mistakes

We hope our reports prevent bidders from bidding on machines just because "it's a good deal". Only to find out the hard way, why it was so cheap.

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INSPECTION REQUESTS

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IF A LOT NUMBER IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM THE AUCTION HOUSE, YOU CAN ENTER THE STOCK NUMBER.
Submit your request below and we'll add it to our inspection schedule.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions buyers ask before they subscribe.

How quickly will I receive inspection reports?

Reports from each auction are available in the days leading up to the auction date. This allows you the time to review condition notes and decide which lots and/or auctions to attend and do your own due diligence and bid.

What's included in each report?

Photos, some videos and most importantly, honest condition notes captured at the auction yard. We focus on the details that matter to bidders such as wear, function and overall condition.

Which auctions do you cover?

Major auctions throughout the East Coast and Mid-West. Subscribers see the upcoming auction schedule in the members area and can request specific auctions through the customer request feature.

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes. Subscriptions are month to month and you can cancel from your account at any time.

What if a report doesn't match my needs?

Inspections reflect our professional opinion based on direct observation at the auction yard. We always recommend conducting your own due diligence before placing any bid.

Submit additional questions to: [email protected]

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