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[06/25/2010] ^Back to Top

HIGHLIGHTS OF BOWMAN/STEARNS 2-DAY AUCTION IN RHAME ND
Thursday-Friday, June 17 and 18 2010

WE HAD IT ALL!

  • Torrential Rains - Cold Weather!
  • Wind gusts to 60 mph!
  • Poor Cellular Service!
YES, WE HAD IT ALL IN SPITE OF IT ALL!
  • 492 registered buyers!
  • 99 online logins!
  • Excellent late model equipment!
  • Fantastic Sellers!
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This auction showed a good to excellent market for hay and livestock equipment plus the 2008 JD 9630 tapped the market at $210,000 and the low hour JD 9770 came in at $206,000. Some other highlights from the auction...

2008 JD 9630, 922 hrs.
$210,000
2007 JD 4895 SP mower conditioner, 460 hrs.
$61,000
2006 Premier 2952 SP windrower, 782 hrs.
$56,000
2009 JD 568 round baler
$32,500
2009 JD 568 round baler
$33,000
2008 JD 563 round baler, 3,345 bales
$30,500
2008 JD 568 round baler, 5,000 bales
$32,500
2008 JD 9770 STS, 332 sep, 432 eng
$206,000
2008 JD 9770 STS, 332 sep, 442 eng
$205,000

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Thank you Berk Bowman and Todd Stearns for inviting us to conduct your auction.

OTHER AUCTION TIDBITS
  • Buyers came from 10 states and Canada
  • Buyer purchase from the longest distance - Garden City KS
  • Average Selling Price of Online Auction - $16,930
  • Average Number of Bids per item - 7.72

[03/16/2010] ^Back to Top

Recently we've updated our auction results search features. You'll notice upon login that the new functionality goes beyond just cosmetics. The new search is much more efficient, delivering better results by implementing a stronger category base.

We've also updated our upcoming auctions. Now, above the pictures of each upcoming auction there will be a PDF file availiable which will include the sale order of the auction. More info on that can be found specifically on each auction.

Please also note that the Live Auction Webcast bidding interface has also gone through some major changes. You will no longer need the "LGB Control Kit" to run our Live Auction Webcasts, as well as a few other things. More info on thi change can be read upon logging into the Live Auction Webcast system and reading the "Message from Steffes Auctioneers".

[01/04/2010] ^Back to Top

You probably noticed the new look of our website today. This new look will not only make it easier to navigate our website, but it will also run much smoother and faster than before.

[12/10/2009] ^Back to Top

IQBID.com is pleased to welcome a new member to our team!

David Krostue has joined our team as a Territory Sales Manager. David has extensive experience in the auction business and will be based out of Grand Forks, ND and can be contacted at DavidK@IQBID.com.

[12/09/2009] ^Back to Top

There will be a system wide update to our Live Webcast Auctions prior to our upcoming forage auction. You will need to update your LGB control kit before you will be able to access this auction.

[11/21/2009] ^Back to Top

IQBID.com will provide a huge advantage in real estate auctions to both sellers and buyers. The very nature of online auctions ensures the sellers have a wide qualified audience of bidders. Many potential buyers of real estate will appreciate the anonymity of bidding from their home or office without the onlookers you normally have at a live auction. Watch for the upcoming real estate auctions on IQBID.com.

[11/11/2009] ^Back to Top

Our website will now display correctly on both Windows Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox web browsers. Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.

[11/06/2009] ^Back to Top

The newest operating system from Microsoft, Windows 7, is not yet compatible with our live webcast auctions. Our team of skilled technicians is currently working to resolve this issue and it will be compatible by November 16th.

[10/19/2009] ^Back to Top

Steffes Auctioneers is pleased to announce four new members to our team and two new acquisitions!

New Members:

  • Ryan Sather has joined our team in the IT Operations department. He brings valued expertise in technology and communications systems. Ryan will be based out of the Fargo, ND office and can be contacted at Ryan@SteffesAuctioneers.com.
  • Kim Kankelfritz has joined our team in the Advertising & Marketing department. She brings 19 years of commercial printing and customer service background to our company. Kim will be based out of the Fargo, ND office and can be contacted at Kim@SteffesAuctioneers.com.
  • Bobby McHolland has joined our team working in Facilities and Auction Site Management. Bobby brings his experience in auction setup and coordination of online auctions. Bobby will be based out of the Buffalo, MN office.
New Acquisitions:
  • IQBID.com - This acquisition will enable our company to offer Timed Online Auctions and Live Webcast Auctions under the IQBID.com name while allowing us to provide cutting edge technology in the auction business. IQBID.com will be operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Steffes Auctioneers offering business inventory reductions and liquidations, construction, industrial and ag equipment, vehicles, real estate and REO properties.
  • Buffalo, MN - This facility is located just northwest of Minneapolis/St Paul. This facility will expand our operations while providing convenience and ease of access to our valued customers in that area.