Exciting new features: Watchlist Carousel and real-time Timed Auction info

At Ritchie Bros., we’re always working to make your equipment buying experience easier, faster, and more tailored to you.

That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new feature that puts the assets you care about front and center every time you log in. Say hello to the Watchlist Carousel, now live on the homepage of rbauction.com for all logged-in users!

This feature brings a personalized, user-first design to rbauction.com—just another way we’re investing in smarter, more efficient ways for you to buy equipment.

Your Watchlist, right on the homepage

No more digging through tabs or menus. When you log in, you’ll see a personalized carousel showcasing all the items you’ve added to your watchlist—so the equipment you’re tracking is just a scroll away.

Real-Time auction info at a glance

Each item in your Watchlist Carousel includes live auction data like:

• Time remaining
• Current bid
• Location

One click takes you straight to the full item details page—opened in a new tab so you never lose your place.

Seamless across all devices

Whether you’re browsing on your desktop, tablet, or mobile device from the field, your Watchlist is always accessible and easy to navigate with smooth scrolling or swiping.

Re-engage Instantly

Your top picks stay front-of-mind. The new Watchlist Carousel helps you act quickly when time is limited—no more missing out on key bidding windows.

Save time, stay focused

You already know what you want. We help you get there faster by cutting down search time and highlighting what matters most to you.

Ready to try it?

Just log in to rbauction.com and scroll down the homepage. If you’ve already watchlisted items, they’ll be waiting for you in the new carousel. If not, start tracking your favorite assets today and see the difference it makes.

Enhanced bidding platform delivers industry-best auction experience

Our new real-time bidding feature for Timed Auctions (TAL) is designed to enhance your experience by providing critical information at a glance, right from the search results.

Users can now view real-time TAL information directly from the auction event search results. This includes:

• The item’s closing time
• Countdown clock
• Current high bid.

Additionally, if a user has placed a bid, the item card will turn green if they are the highest bidder and red if they have been outbid. This highly requested feature eliminates the need to enter an auction or drill down onto an item details page just to see the current price, or a user’s bid status.

Please note that bidding functionality from the auction inventory listings will be added at a later date.

Stay informed instantly

No more clicking through multiple pages to find out the status of your bids. With real-time updates on the item’s closing time, countdown clock, and current high bid, you can make informed decisions quickly and efficiently.

Bid with confidence

The color-coded item cards offer immediate visual feedback on your bidding status. If you’re the highest bidder, the green card gives you peace of mind. If you’ve been outbid, the red card alerts you instantly, so you can decide your next move without delay.

Save time and effort

By displaying all essential information directly in the search results, we save you the hassle of navigating through detailed item pages. This streamlined process means you can focus more on strategizing your bids and less on searching for information.

Enhanced user experience

This feature is a direct response to user feedback. We listened to your needs and have worked diligently to create a more intuitive and user-friendly auction platform. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we believe this update will significantly improve your overall experience.

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