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    rb auction

    Very true. More I am digging in the industry, more I see how bad it could be. Unfortunately there are many dishonest people out in the market. Especially in the UK, these guys have mechanics they work with and what they do they decrease the HOURS on the machine. So the machine shows 5000 hours...
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    Mini excavators you suggest for trading?

    I had a conversation with a highly experienced professional who has done trading and appraisal for heavy equipment for almost four decades. I talked about my intention to get into the industry. He provided valuable knowledge and suggested to start small. I am getting my head around with entry...
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    What was your best form of advertising in 2016? What to expect for 2017?

    Exactly, this is the way. Word of mouth, friend referral, trust and network of people you know. The rest is waste of cash. I get emails everyday from many SEO company from India offering me 1st page position on Google ranking. But when was the last time you closed a deal with customer from Google?
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    What was your best form of advertising in 2016? What to expect for 2017?

    Hi Gearflow. That's true. I would like to share a personal experience to give a better picture. In the last years I was working for my academic writing services website. We spent like £3,500 on both Facebook and Instagram. In summary it was a flush in toilet. We got absolutely nothing in return...
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    What was your best form of advertising in 2016? What to expect for 2017?

    Thanks Gearflow. My issue with online marketing is the fact that this industry are mainly young to middle aged blue collar men in smaller cities and town. Most deals are sealed in workers cafe during breakfast or local pubs over a couple of pint. I don't want you to flush your cash on online...
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    Where to start to learn about Heavy Equipment?

    Thanks for sharing this website. I am looking at it and they have many informative information. It's slightly too deep for someone like me. Do you also know some sources for absolute beginners?
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    Where to start to learn about Heavy Equipment?

    Hi John. Thanks for letting me know. It looks like I would be able to come on Wednesday for this auction. I'll send you a pm now.
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    Where to start to learn about Heavy Equipment?

    Hi Wenwen. Thanks for your reply. I just started reading a book about heavy equipment. Before putting down my money and buying something, I want to learn about this industry. Because eventually if I want to sell something, I must have enough domain knowledge. I'll keep you posted.
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    Cat Dealers

    It's a great hobby. I am starting to liking it.
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    Cat Dealers

    Seems like Hastings Deering provides fair and professional service. I am wondering if you could recommend any firm with same level of service in the UK.
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    Where to start to learn about Heavy Equipment?

    Shame I'll be out of the country that dates.
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    Where to start to learn about Heavy Equipment?

    I learnt now about Cat D9. One quick question. Who are the buyers? Other traders? Big companies? Individuals? Where do you find them?
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    Where to start to learn about Heavy Equipment?

    Good points. Agree 100%. I've done that in a few properties.
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    Where to start to learn about Heavy Equipment?

    That's true. Network is everything. Specially in an industry like this when actually there is not much documented. I am getting this impression that is a not a very saturated industry. It's more like a small town. And everyone knows everyone. I just don't know where to start and see these...
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    Where to start to learn about Heavy Equipment?

    First of all that's very kind of you. Let me go around the point: Am I going to work on a territory? If you mean in terms of location I would say yes. I'm based in the UK. So that would be my territory. If you mean if I want to dig into a specific field of equipment, I have to say I still...
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