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Auctions provide the fastest, most effective method of selling equipment and Absolute Public Auctions work most efficiently for both buyers and sellers. A Taylor & Martin auction is an Absolute Public Auction - NO BUY BACKS, NO BID-INS, NO MINIMUMS, NO RESERVES. By adhering to this philosophy for over four decades, Taylor & Martin has promoted strong buyer loyalty and participation. Buyers know everything will be sold at fair market value. Sellers know they won’t have to deal with unsold equipment - every piece goes to a new home the day of the auction. Attendance at Taylor & Martin auctions averages 79% end users and 21% dealers; buyers represent an average of thirty states and three foreign countries per auction. 70% of our business is from repeat customers and, in 2008, sales attained 104% of appraised values. These facts are proof of our expertise and professionalism.
Sales Statistics - Taylor & Martin has accumulated impressive statistics over the past 45+ years of service to the transportation industry:
- Over 239,000 registered bidders across the United States
- Over 97,000 tractors and 190,000 trailers have been consigned to Taylor & Martin auctions by more than 35,000 consignors
- Taylor & Martin has conducted more than 1,050 absolute public auctions and, since 1999, averaging 104% of appraised values
Taylor & Martin is the industry leader in truck auctions and trailer auctions
Taylor & Martin, Inc. Annual Report
Appraised Value vs. Gross Proceeds From the Sale
of Appraised Equipment 1999-2008 |
| |
# of units sold |
Appraised Value |
Gross Proceeds |
% of Appraised Value |
| 1999 |
12,477 |
$127,371,448 |
$129,964,535 |
102% |
| 2000 |
8,962 |
$120,508,759 |
$122,917,915 |
102% |
| 2001 |
12,232 |
$139,218,000 |
$145,682,766 |
105% |
| 2002 |
8,577 |
$103,702,200 |
$112,630,433 |
108% |
| 2003 |
11,586 |
$132,836,000 |
$140,503,351 |
109% |
| 2004 |
10,077 |
$110,580,000 |
$119,426,186 |
108% |
| 2005 |
10,684 |
$141,155,900 |
$150,433,508 |
106% |
| 2006 |
9,442 |
$135,849,300 |
$143,298,430 |
105% |
| 2007 |
8,620 |
$132,965,950 |
$133,819,965 |
101% |
| 2008 |
11,743 |
$149,665,000 |
$155,150,050 |
104% |
| totals |
104,400 |
$1,293,852,557 |
$1,353,827,139 |
104% |