Consignment Info

"Get more for your used equipment! Sell with BidCal today!"

Quality Rolling Stock is still being accepted! Yard hours are Monday - Friday 8 AM to 3 PM with a lunch break from 12-1. Please email us at sales@bidcal.com, or call our sales staff to talk about your consignment today. Terry (530) 966-6454, John (530) 570-6566, Aldo (530) 308-9318, or Heather (530) 815-5252.

The consignment deadline for small and miscellaneous items is closed.

Auction Dates:

Bidding Starts
Saturday, December 7th, 2024
Day 1 (Dealer & Dismantler’s Only) Bidding Closes
Monday, December 9th, 2024
Day 2 (Equipment & Implements) Bidding Closes
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
Day 3 (Vehicles & Misc.) Bidding Closes
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
All Bidding Closes in Sequence Beginning at 1 PM
Inspection Period
Two weeks before the sale 8 AM to 3 PM
Saturday, December 7th – 8 AM to 1 PM
Monday – Wednesday of the sale 8 AM to 3 PM

Location of Auction

Don’t want to haul oversized equipment to Chico for the next BidCal Public Auction? We are pleased to announce two BidCal Satellite yards for receiving! Porters Welding on County Rd 24, Orland, CA & Colusa County Farm Supply on Freshwater Road, Williams, CA. (Receiving requires pre-approval and is by appointment only)

Commissions

Commissions are based upon a BidCal evaluation of the item(s) to be sold. Evaluations can be conducted as follows:
  • On-Site Visit. A BidCal employee would be happy to schedule a visit to your location for an on-site inspection.
  • By Sending Pictures via Email sales@bidcal.com or Text (530) 966-6454.
  • At the gate upon arrival.

General Guidelines

  • Quality EQ and Consignments are always welcome!
  • Used Tires that are old, or are less than 75% tread, may be rejected.
  • Used tanks—including poly tanks, fuel tanks on stands, portable fuel tanks, plastic totes, and transfer tanks—may be rejected if they are old, damaged, or contain fluids.
  • Inoperable engines will be charged a 50% commission or a minimum charge of $100, whichever is greater.
  • Items that are Ugly, Broken, Inoperable or Obsolete will be charged a 50% commission or a minimum charge of $100, whichever is greater.
  • Consignments that are heavy oil leakers will be charged a minimum of $150.
  • We do not accept Hulling or Processing equipment over 10 years old.
  • Any items, such as generators, flail mowers, welders, engines and electric motors that BidCal is unable to test will be labeled in their description as: “Unable to test, unknown condition.”
  • We do not accept household remodel fixtures including sinks, toilets, bathtubs, etc.
  • We do not accept exercise equipment.
  • Vehicles & Equipment need to have a ¼ tank of fuel or more for the auction process.
  • Just because you dropped it off doesn't mean it's going to be in the auction. We reserve the right of refusal and may load your item in the scrap bin at our discretion.
  • If it's junk, take it to the dump!
  • Example of Junk

Things to consider when consigning Equipment to the Auction

  • Does it have a 1/2 tank of fuel or better?
  • Will the battery test "ok" under a load test?
  • Did you remember to bring the registration?
  • Is the registration current?
  • Do you need to bring a bucket to cover the exhaust if it rains?
  • Does it have a sufficient oil level?
  • Is the antifreeze level sufficient for cold days?
  • Is it worth bringing, or is BidCal going to reject it at the gate?

Questions?

We truly appreciate all of our customers and strive to make the selling process here at BidCal the most profitable for everyone in the long term. If you ever need any clarification on the guidelines, please call someone on our sales team.

Terry (530) 966-6454, John (530) 570-6566, Aldo (530) 308-9318, or Heather (530) 815-5252.

We welcome pictures of the items in advance sent to sales@bidcal.com.