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On the ninth day of Christmas: Clearance sale cracks $3.6 million

On the ninth day of Christmas: Clearance sale cracks $3.6 million

The ACC KE & GL Jolly Clearing Sale in Sea Lake, Victoria, has claimed the title of the highest-grossing clearing sale auction of 2024, generating over $3.5 million for the vendors.

Organised by Elders Wycheproof, the sale attracted significant interest, with more than 16,000 catalogue views.

A total of 106 lots were offered, achieving a 95% clearance rate and generating $3,646,795 in total auction takings, averaging $35,117 per lot. Nearly 25% of the lots were sold online, with 498 bids placed via the digital platform. Of the 81 online bidders, 19 successfully secured items.

The auction featured a diverse range of items, including fencing supplies, caravans, stock feeders, and an extensive selection of cropping machinery. Notably, nine of the 105 items drew six-figure bids, with Lot 105 — a 2019 New Holland CR8.90 Twin Rotor Header — achieving the highest price at $581,000.

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Lot 105, 2019 New Holland CR8.90 Twin Rotor Header, fetched the top price of $581,000.

While the KE & GL Jolly Clearing Sale set a record for the highest grossing single auction, the Carruthers Machinery Clearance Sale holds the record for the highest grossing sale from a single vendor, conducted over two parts.

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Among the standout purchases was Lot 1 — a 1972 Honda ATC 90 Motorbike (Serial # US90-220375) — which sold for $4,100. Photo: Supplied

 

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