No Shill Bidding
Every bid on our platform comes from a verified, registered bidder. We never inflate prices with fake bids — the competition is real, and so is the final price.
For Buyers
Buy at auction with confidence.
Four generations of fair, transparent auctions. No games, no hidden fees, no surprises — just honest competition and real market value.
Our Promise to Buyers
Bid without second-guessing.
No Seller Buyback
When an item sells, it sells. Sellers cannot secretly bid on their own equipment to drive up the price. Our process protects buyers from start to finish.
Transparent Fees
The buyer’s premium is published on every auction before you register. No hidden charges, no surprise line items. You know the total cost before you bid.
70+ Years of Trust
Four generations of the Musser family have built a reputation on doing right by buyers. Thousands of auctions conducted, and we plan to be here for thousands more.
Getting Started
Five steps to your first bid.
Browse & Research
Explore our upcoming auctions catalog. Review lot photos, specifications, condition reports, and inspection details before you bid.
Create Your Free Account
Sign up in minutes. Verify your identity and payment method to unlock bidding access across all Musser Bros. auctions.
Register for an Auction
Select the auction you’re interested in and review the terms & conditions. You’ll receive a bidder number and see all fees upfront.
Place Your Bids
Bid online during the auction window or set your maximum and let our system bid on your behalf. Automatic bid increments and extensions keep it fair.
Win & Collect
If you’re the winning bidder, you’ll receive an invoice with the hammer price plus the published buyer’s premium. Arrange pickup or shipping within the specified timeframe.
No Surprises
Know the cost before you bid.
Every Musser Bros. auction publishes its buyer’s premium and any applicable fees before registration opens. When you review the terms & conditions, you’ll see exactly what percentage applies and how your total is calculated.
Buyer’s premium published per auction
The rate is listed in the auction terms before you register. Different auctions may have different rates, but it’s always disclosed upfront.
No hidden charges
Your invoice is hammer price plus the buyer’s premium. That’s it. No admin fees, no technology surcharges, no post-auction surprises.
Real-time cost breakdown
When you place a bid, our system shows the premium calculated on your bid amount so you know your total before confirming.
We don’t just run auctions — we stake our family name on every one. Four generations and counting.
Musser Bros., Since 1956
Auction Terminology
Terms you should know.
Buyer’s Premium
A percentage added to the winning bid that covers auction costs. The rate is published on every auction before registration, so you always know what you’ll pay.
Hammer Price
The final bid amount when the item sells. Your total cost is the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium.
Bid Extension
A bid placed near closing time automatically extends the timer, typically by 45–60 seconds. This prevents last-second sniping and keeps the auction fair for everyone.
Max Bid
Set your maximum amount and the system bids on your behalf, only using what’s needed to stay in the lead up to your limit. Other bidders can’t see your maximum.
Reserve Price
The minimum price a seller will accept. If bidding doesn’t reach the reserve, the item doesn’t sell. We qualify every seller and strive to set realistic reserves when used.
Burst Bid
A bidding strategy that lets you jump the current bid straight to your target price. Some bidders use it to signal strength and discourage competing bids.
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