Heavy Equipment, Rolling Stock, Tools and MORE!

Online-Only Auction: Heavy Equipment, Rolling Stock, Tools & More!

Don't miss this incredible online auction featuring a wide variety of heavy equipment, rolling stock, tools and SO MUCH MORE! Highlights include multiple mini excavators, skid steer, wheel loader, forklifts, 40' high-cube shipping container with doors, vehicles, trailers, power tools, hand tools and farm supplies. Whether you're a contractor, farmer, hobbyist, or simply a tool enthusiast, this auction has something for everyone. Explore the full catalog and start bidding today. Bid now and WIN BIG!

Key Dates/Times/Info:

• Bidding Opens: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at Noon
• Preview Date: Friday, February 7th, 2025 from 4pm - 6pm
• Preview Date: Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 from 10am - Noon
• Bidding Closes: Thursday, February 27th, 2025 at 6pm
• Pickup Date: Saturday, March 1st, 2205 from 9am - 2-pm
• Location: 4443 NC Hwy. 801 S, Advance, NC 27006

Auction Terms

There is a 15% online buyer’s premium. This fee, plus any appliable tax is added to the high bid to determine the purchase price. (If you have a tax-exempt number please let the auction firm know prior to bidding).

All items sell WHERE IS AS IS with no warranties or guarantees. Buyer is responsible to inspect all merchandise prior to placing bids. 

Everything in the lot must be removed or your card will be charged a clean-out fee penalty. Any items left after the designated pickup date will be forfeited unless prior arrangements have been made.

Registration requires a valid credit card to confirm your identity. A confirmation that you have at least $100 will be required. WE DO NOT charge for registration. This card will only be charged if you are a winning bidder on any item(s) and your total invoice is under $2,000 AND your invoice does not contain any rolling stock.

Payments are made by Visa, Mastercard, and Discover only unless prior arrangements have been made with the Auctioneer. THERE WILL BE A $25.00 CHARGE ON ALL DECLINED CREDIT CARDS.

All transactions will be charged immediately following the auction using the credit card on file (given at the time of registration) UNLESS the invoice is over $2,000.01 or includes rolling stock. Bidders with invoices over $2,000.01 or rolling stock should pay by certified check from a national bank made payable to The Swicegood Group, Inc. Checks need to be sent within 24 hours after the end of the Auction. If payment is not received, The Swicegood Group, Inc. will attempt to collect by charging the credit card on file for the full amount or any amount less than the purchase price. No item will be released until satisfactory U.S. funds have been received.

Currency Type: USD

All shipping arrangements are the sole responsibility of the Buyer. Please contact the lead Auctioneer if shipping is needed. Also, please be aware of the scheduled pick-up dates/times and plan accordingly.

The auction company is not responsible for lifting, loading, packing, or shipping. Please make sure you bring enough help/supplies to assist in the packaging and loading of your items. Any items left after the day designated, as “checkout” will be considered abandoned and all rights will be forfeited unless otherwise arranged with auction company. Please be aware of the scheduled check-out date and time.

Staggered End Time: Multiple lots will close each minute so the auction ending is staggered to allow for this to occur.

Soft Close Ending: Lots may remain open for bidding if bids are placed in the last minutes before that lot closes. Lots will close once competitive bidding has ended.

Conditions: All information contained herein is deemed to be from reliable sources. However, neither the Auctioneer nor the Seller guarantees this information to be correct. We reserve the right to add or delete. Please inspect the property and bid accordingly. By bidding, you, the Bidder/Buyer, certify that you have either closely examined the item(s), have chosen to not examine the item(s), or have hired an independent agent to examine the item(s)for you. The Auctioneer represents the Seller in this transaction. Auctioneer reserves the right to bid on behalf of the seller unless the sale is an absolute auction per Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). 

All announcements made online or via any communication medium shall take precedence over all other information.

Purchases become the responsibility of, and shall be, and remain at the risk of the purchaser immediately upon acceptance of his/her bid. It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to obtain insurance for their purchases immediately if applicable.

No sale shall be invalidated by reason of any defect or inaccuracy in any of the lots by reason of their being incorrectly described in the listing or elsewhere and no liability shall be borne by the Auctioneers in respect of any such fault or errors. This listing has been prepared only as a guide based on information from sources generally believed to be reliable, but the accuracy thereof cannot be guaranteed or warranted by the Auctioneers. Bidder acknowledges that it is their responsibility to inspect all items and to make his/her own inquiries.

There are no guarantees or warranties, expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise of any nature whatsoever by the Auction Company. Bidder agrees that everything is sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" and that they may not return any item purchased. The property being sold may be either New or Used. We make no representation or warranty for any of the lots, which are the subject of the auction.

This listing with pictures/descriptions is only a guide, therefore, please inspect the item(s) prior to bidding. All sales are final. We reserve the right to put a hold on your account for an amount up to the amount of your bid prior to the end of the auction.

Bidders who bid understand and acknowledge that they may not be able to inspect an item as well as if they examined it in person. It is the bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value, or any other determinative factor. The auction company shall endeavor to describe in detail each item and any pertinent information about it, however, we will not be responsible for any error or omissions in the description of the merchandise unless it is a material and intentional misrepresentation of the item itself.

The auction company reserves the right to refuse service to any person. The Swicegood Group, Inc. does not preclude the right of any employee, subcontractor, or shareholder to bid on any item.

The Swicegood Group, Inc., sells to international online buyers via our online auctions. It is our policy to require a $1,000.00 deposit in order to bid from another country. This is immediately refundable if you do not purchase any items and will be applied towards your balance if you are a successful purchaser.

We will not be responsible for lifting, loading, packaging, or shipping. Please make sure you bring enough help/supplies with you to pick up. WE WILL NOT LOAD ANY ITEMS - THIS IS THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY.

The Swicegood Group, Inc. Auctions-Real Estate
NCFL 8790
279 N Main St
Mocksville, NC 27028
ready2bid.com
T. Kyle Swicegood
NCAL 8805

There is a 15% online buyer’s premium. This fee, plus any appliable tax is added to the high bid to determine the purchase price.

All items sell WHERE IS AS IS with no warranties or guarantees. Buyer is responsible to inspect all merchandise prior to placing bids. 

Payment terms: For rolling stock, certified check or wire transfer.  Credit cards are only accepted on invoices with a total of less than $2,000 on non-rolling stock. All payments are due immediately upon receipt of your invoice. 

• All non-rolling stock asssets are to be picked up only on designated pickup days.
• Rolling Stock / shipping container is to be paid for and picked up/loaded out within be 30 days unless otherwise noted by appointment. Loadout available by appointment. Please call agent for more info. Buyer shall assume responsibility of all property when auctioneer says sold. Auction company is not responsible for any missing or stolen items. This auction has a number of reserves items.

These Bidder Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) apply to auctions conducted by THE SWICEGOOD GROUP, INC  and constitute a legal, valid, binding, and enforceable contract between Auctioneer and the Bidder. These Terms also form the basis for the final contract of sale between the Seller and the Buyer.

1. Auctions Conducted Under These Terms. The Auction is conducted according to these Terms, the Terms on Auctioneer’s website, applicable laws, and any announcements or corrections made during the Auction. By participating, whether at the auction site, online, by phone, or through any other method (including Absentee Bids), Bidders agree to be bound by these Terms.
2. Bidder Registration All individuals wishing to bid at the Auction must register and be issued a Bidder Number. To register, potential Bidders must provide the information requested by the Auctioneer. The Auctioneer may refuse to accept a Bidder Registration or issue a Bidder Number and may revoke a Bidder Number if a Registered Bidder breaches any Terms or engages in improper conduct. By registering, Bidders acknowledge they have read, understand, and agree to these Terms. At the Auctioneer’s discretion, bids may be accepted from unregistered individuals, who will then be bound by these Terms and must immediately complete a Bidder Registration

Governing Law.

5. • For Auctions in the State of North Carolina and Online
6. Buyer's Premium. All items at the Auction are subject to a Buyer's Premium, payable to the Auctioneer. This premium, calculated as a percentage of the Hammer Price, is added to the Hammer Price to establish the total purchase amount. The Buyer commits to paying the Winning Bid plus the relevant Buyer's Premium.

7. Access to Auction Site. Participants assume all risks associated with their presence at the Auction Site or their access to the online bidding platform utilized by Auctioneer. Any person may be denied access to the Auction, the Auction Site, and the online bidding platform utilized by Auctioneer, and may be removed at Auctioneer’s discretion.

8. No Bid Retraction. Bidder cannot withdraw a bid once acknowledged by the Auctioneer or submitted online. Bidder acknowledges that Auctioneer relies on submitted bids to conduct the Auction, and withdrawing bids disrupts and interferes with the process. By registering to bid and participating in the Auction, Bidder agrees not to retract any bid acknowledged by the Auctioneer, as an inducement for Auctioneer to accept Bidder's registration and bids.

9. Technology Challenges & Disruptions. The Auctioneer will not assume responsibility for technological disruptions, errors, or failures, which include disruptions to bidding or the inability to execute, recognize, or record online bids. These disruptions may arise from various causes, such as loss of connectivity, breakdowns in the Online Auction Platform, interruptions to a Bidder's internet connection, computer malfunctions, viruses, or software issues. Auctioneer reserves the right to continue, suspend, delay, extend, reschedule, or terminate the Auction in response to technology failures, even after bidding has started.
10. Auto Extend Feature. During any Online Bidding Period, there may be an auto-extension feature. If an online bid is submitted within a specified time nearing the conclusion of the established Online Bidding Period, the period will automatically extend for additional increments as determined by the Auctioneer. This extension will continue until a certain lapse of time occurs without receiving any online bids, at which point bidding will conclude.
11. Absentee Bids; Remote Bidding. In Auctioneer’s discretion, Auctioneer may receive Absentee Bids and/or bids tendered by remote Bidders (whether by telephone or otherwise). All prebids and maxbids placed online are considered absentee bids.
12. Bid Increments. Bid increments are established and controlled by Auctioneer, and may be adjusted or modified in Auctioneer’s sole and absolute discretion.
13. Withdrawal of Property. Auctioneer has the absolute right to withdraw any Property from the Auction prior to the Fall of the Hammer, unless the Property is explicitly provided that the Property is being sold at an Absolute Auction.
14. Winning Bid; Buyer. Pursuant to these Bidder Terms, the Bidder making the Winning Bid for any Lot of Personal Property will be the Buyer of such Property.
15. All property is sold "AS IS", "WHERE IS", and "WITH ALL FAULTS". This means it is offered and sold in its current condition at the time of the auction, including any hidden defects. The Auctioneer and seller make no express or implied representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding the nature, value, authenticity, fitness, or any other aspect of the property. Bidders acknowledge they have had the opportunity to inspect the property and are relying solely on their own judgment in deciding to bid and the amount of their bids.
16.  Announcements. Subject to the limitation set forth in these Bidder Terms, all terms and conditions and other announcements made by Auctioneer on the day of the Auction are binding and take precedence over any advertisements or listings.
17. Bidder’s Inspection. By placing a bid, each bidder acknowledges having had a complete and fair opportunity to inspect the property and is relying solely on, or has waived, their inspection and investigation (i) to decide whether to bid, (ii) to determine the bid amount, and (iii) to accept all risks associated with the purchase and/or use of the property. The bidder agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless both the Auctioneer and the Seller from any claims of injury arising from or related to the purchase or use of the property.
18. Description of Property. Unless otherwise expressly stated otherwise in writing, any description of Property is based solely on visual impression, and is given solely for identification purposes, and does not create any warranty, expressed or implied, or representation by Auctioneer.
19. Contract of Sale for Personal Property. By operation of these Terms, no additional or further writing will be required to evidence the existence of a contract of sale for any Personal Property sold at the Auction regardless of the Purchase Price, and these Bidder Terms, together with Auctioneer’s clerking sheets or other physical or digital notation identifying the Lot, the Hammer Price, and the Buyer, will be conclusive evidence as to the terms of the sale. These Bidder Terms will be incorporated into the contract between each Buyer and Seller.
20.  Bidding by or on Behalf of Seller.  At an Absolute Auction there is no Seller bidding. The Seller or anyone acting on the Seller’s behalf will not bid (directly or indirectly) on any Property put up at Absolute Auction.  At a Reserve Auction, according to the Uniform Commercial Code 2-328, the Seller or anyone acting on the Seller’s behalf may bid (directly or indirectly) on any Property put up at Reserve Auction.
21. Motor Vehicles and Equipment. All motor vehicles and motorized equipment (including but not limited to trucks, automobiles, vans, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, tractors, and heavy equipment) must be fully paid for before removal from the Auction Site. If payment is made by check, the vehicle or equipment will only be released after the check has cleared the drawee bank and funds have been received by the Auctioneer.
22. All Sales Final. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR RETURNS.
23. Sales Tax. Subject to applicable exemptions, if any, each Buyer is responsible for the payment of sales tax for each Lots sold at the Auction, which sales tax will be collected by Auctioneer at the time payment is made.
24. Payment. 
    • On all sales over $2,000 a certified check or wire transfer is due within 24 hour of the end of the sale.
    • All personal property must be fully paid for by buyers on the day of the auction pickup before any property is removed from the Auction Site. 
    • All non rollingstock assets are to be paid for via certified, wire transfer or credit card if invoice is under $2,000.00
25. Wire Transfer Payments. Buyer shall obtain verbal verification of all bank account information from The Swicegood Group, Inc. prior to initiating transfer. Except as otherwise provided by law, we shall not be liable for any loss or damage due to misplaced, unauthorized or fraudulent fund transfers.
26. Credit Card Chargebacks. Each bidder agrees not to issue a stop payment order on checks or initiate a credit card chargeback for any Auction purchases. Doing so waives their right to dispute payments, and the Auctioneer may reverse any such actions with their bank or credit card company. Violations incur full liability for purchases, plus costs and legal fees. This agreement is a condition for receiving a Bidder Number and inducement for the Auctioneer to accept their registration.
27. Insurance. Any work conducted by the Purchaser(s) or their representative (including subcontractors) (rigger) must be insured, with proof of coverage provided for all claims of injury or property damage arising from the removal of items or equipment. Insurance requirements include General Liability coverage of $1,000,000/$2,000,000 and Worker’s Compensation coverage of $1,000,000, or as mandated by state law. The Seller must be listed as additionally insured if necessary.
28. Abandoned Items. Any rolling stock lots not paid in full, not picked up and removed in the time provided within 30 days shall be deemed forfeited. Any non rolling stock items not picked up end of day on the prescribed day will he deemed forfeited.
29. Risk of Loss for Personal Property. Risk of loss with respect to Personal Property passes to the Buyer upon the item being identified as SOLD. Neither Auctioneer nor Seller will be liable for any loss or damage to a lot after such Lot is sold at the Auction, other than as may be directly and solely caused Auctioneer’s negligence, gross negligence, or intentional misconduct in handling and safeguarding the lot while in Auctioneer’s sole and exclusive possession.
30. Indemnification. Each bidder agrees to indemnify, defend, and absolve the Auctioneer and Seller from any present or future claims related to the Auction or the Property, including but not limited to issues of fitness, use, damage, safety, or injuries to persons or property.
31. Compliance with the Law. Bidder must refrain from engaging in any illegal activities on the Auction Site and must adhere to all federal, state, and local laws. Bid pooling, where bidders collude to manipulate and artificially lower bidding to reduce the Hammer Price, is strictly prohibited. Participants in bid pooling will be expelled from the Auction Site and reported for disciplinary action. Theft is a serious offense and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Discovery of theft will lead to immediate termination of bidding privileges and expulsion from the Auction Site.
32. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. These Bidder Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina. Any disputes, claims, or other matters between the parties shall be adjudicated in the state or federal courts located in Davie County, North Carolina. These courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction and be the sole venue for all such disputes, claims, and matters. By submitting a Bidder Registration and accepting a Bidder Number, each registered bidder irrevocably and unconditionally:
    1. 1. Agrees that any claim or legal action relating to these Bidder Terms or the  transactions described herein shall be brought in the state or federal courts of Davie County, North Carolina; 
       2. Consents to the jurisdiction of these courts for any such claim or legal action; 
       3. Waives any objection to the venue of any such claim or legal action in these courts; and 
       4. Waives any objection based on forum non conveniens.

Each Bidder, Buyer, and other participants expressly waive their right to a trial by juror

Attorneys’ Fees. If any participant violates their obligations under these Terms, Auctioneer and/or Seller may recover all costs and expenses, including legal fees, incurred in enforcing their rights.