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Crete Garden Center & Nursery
Business Liquidation Auction

Live Auction Wednesday April 16th Starting at 10am CST

Auction Preview: April 15th 9am-4pm and Auction Day starting at 8am

Auction Pickup: April 16th until 5pm and April 17th & 18th 9am-4:30pm 

Located at 1625 E Richton Rd, Crete, IL 60417

Wheel Loaders - Skid Steers - Excavator - Tractor - Attachments - Snow Plows & Boxes

2019 Case 521G rubber tired wheel loader, 4 speed transmission, enclosed cab, bucket, 660 hrs; Case 321F compact wheel loader, 4wd, hydrostatic transmission, 1 cubic yd bucket, 823 hrs; additional bucket and forks sold separately; New Holland W80C compact wheel loader, diesel, 1 cubic yd bucket, quick coupler, 2 speed transmission, 989 hrs; 1999 Case 621B rubber tired wheel loader, diesel, 4sp transmission, 100" bucket, 8,673 hrs; ASV RT-75 Posi-track compact track loader, 74 hp, Cummins diesel, 74" bucket, back-up camera, air ride, high flow, heat and A/C, 610 hrs; Case SV280B skid steer, full cab, 74 hp, diesel, Bluetooth radio, quick coupler, rear camera, 288 hrs; Wolf Paws tubeless nylon snow tires and lugnuts; Doosan Connect DX 35Z excavator, 3 cylinder diesel, full cab, radio, rear camera, hydraulic thumb and blade, 199 hrs; excavator buckets; Ford 545D industrial tractor, diesel, loader, 2390 hrs; 3pt Landpride Core Aerator model CA2572; 11' Snow Wolf Snow Plow w/ wings, quick attach skid steer mount; 9' hydraulic skid steer mount snow plow; Fisher XLS 8' 8611 MS snow plow; Fisher 8.5' straight blade snow plow; Cat 10' snow push box, skid steer quick attach; 13.5' Artic snow push box, skid steer quick attach; 10' Artic sectional snow push box, skid steer quick attach; 14' Artic snow push box, wheel load attach; 12' Pro-Tech snow push box

Trucks - Trailers

1999 Kenworth T300 single axle dump truck w/ Bonnell salt spreader, 8.3L Cummins, 6 speed Allison automatic transmission, electric tarps, only 51,000 miles, two-owner truck that is in excellent condition, always been stored inside; 2023 Ford Super Duty XL F550 w/ Tafco Scott Aluminum Dump Body, 7.3L V-8, gas, only 4700 miles, 10 speed automatic, twin tool boxes, never driven in salt or rain and always stored inside; 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD dump truck, dual rear wheels, 6.6L Duramax diesel, Galion 11' steel landscape bed, 8'-10' Western Wide Out XL snow plow, 2-wheel drive, automatic transmission, Meyer tailgate salt spreader, pull tarp, stainless wheel covers, strobe light; 2018 Dodge Ram 5500 w/ Stainless Landscape Dump Bed, Cummins 6.7L diesel, Fisher XV2 snow plow 9' 6" w/ wings, 4wd, automatic transmission, Henderson tailgate spreader, custom tool boxes, back-up camera, tarp, 49k miles; 2012 Ford F-450 Super Duty Truck Dump Truck w/ Fisher Plow, 6.7L diesel, pull tarp, landscape bed, 2 wheel drive, 9' plow, salt spreader, 65k miles; 2013 Dodge Rame 3500 Dump Truck w/ 8' Fisher V-plow, 8 cylinder Hemi, gas, automatic transmission, 9' x 7' dump bed, salt spreader, 55k miles; 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Dump Truck w/ Fisher 9' snow plow, V-8 6.0L gas, automatic transmission, 11' steel landscape bed, strobe light, 4 new tires, 81k miles; 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, regular cab, long bed, 6.0L gas, 2wd, 146K miles, custom 8' lawnmower ramp attachment; 2022 Diamond C Road Clipper 35' gooseneck trailer, max ramp, 30' deck, 5' beavertail, LED lights, tool box, winch receiver prep package, 2 speed landing gear, like new; 2006 Mac-Lander 20' flat bed landscape trailer, tandem axles, ramp; 2007 Behnkr Equipment Trailer, ramps, tandem axle, 16' deck

Inventory - Livestock Equipment - Shop Equipment

Large amount of landscape rocks and boulders; pavers; drainage pipe; pallets of gypsum; Dewitt Pro 5 barrier; railroad ties; variety of plant inventory; poly totes; large Red Cedar pergola; pea gravel; beach sand; various stone; Spyker Ergo-Pro broadcast spreaders; Earthway broadcast spreaders; sprayers; shovels; garden tools; live animal traps; new gloves; Stihl gas hedge trimmer; Shepard's hooks; full store inventory of fertilizer and insecticides; metal store shelving; planters; round hay feeder; poly tank; feed bunk; cattle panels; Lista 10-drawer cabinet; metal shelving; pallet jack; monster cart;self dumping hoppers; wire baskets; floor jacks; 2001 Bomag plate compactor; fiberglass ladders; Little Wonder professional edger; Honda FRC800 20" rear tine tiller; Toro Power Max 836 25" snow blower; Toro Power Max 1030 29" snow blower; table saw; log chains; chain binders; shop vacs; Honda trash pump; rolling carts; fans; office equipment; and much more..

"Full catalog and online bidding will be available for this auction!"

Owner: Crete Garden Center & Nursery

Terms: Cash, all major credit cards, or good check with positive ID. 3% service fee for credit cards. 10% buyers premium onsite and 15% buyers premium online, phone, or absentee bids. 7.5% Illinois sales tax. All items sold as-is. Not responsible for accidents or items after being sold. Information announced on the day of sale takes precedence over printed material.

Kraft Auction Service - 444.000541

Jonathan Kraft - 441.001494

219-973-9240 ~ Info@KraftAuctions.com
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Auction Terms: Cash, all major credit cards, or good check with positive ID. 3% service fee for credit cards. 10% buyers premium onsite and 15% buyers premium online. All items sold as-is. Not responsible for accidents or items after being sold. Information announced on the day of sale takes precedence over printed material.

Auction Terms & Conditions Conditions of Sale

Kraft Auction Service LLC. AS AGENT

The lots listed in this catalog will be offered by Kraft Auction Service LLC. as owner or as agent for consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale.

The lots listed in this catalog will be offered by Kraft Auction Service LLC. as owner or as agent for consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale.

BEFORE THE SALE

Prospective buyers are strongly advised to personally examine any property in which they are interested before the auction takes place.. All lots are sold AS IS and without recourse and neither Kraft Auction Service LLC. nor its consignor(s) makes any warranties or representations, express or implied with respect to such lots. Neither Kraft Auction Service LLC. nor its consignor(s) makes any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to merchantability, fitness for purpose, correctness of the catalog or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, material, genuineness, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, exhibitions, literature or historical significance of any lot sold. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. No statement, whether written or oral, and whether made in the catalog, or in supplements to the catalog, an advertisement, a bill of sale, a salesroom posting or announcement, the remarks of an auctioneer, or otherwise, shall be deemed to create any warranty, representation or assumption of liability. Kraft Auction Service LLC. and its consignor(s) make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Kraft Auction Service LLC. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in the catalog.

AT THE SALE

Refusal of Admission: Kraft Auction Service LLC. has the right, at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or participation in any auction and to reject any bid.

Registration before Bidding

A prospective buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before bidding. We may require bank or other financial references.

Bidding as Principal

When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyer's premium, all applicable taxes and all other applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed upon in writing with Kraft Auction Service LLC before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Kraft Auction Service LLC., and that Kraft Auction Service LLC. will only look to the principal for payment.

Absentee Bids

We will use reasonable efforts to carry out written bids given to us at least 24 hours prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person, by an agent or by telephone. Bids must be placed in U.S. dollars. If we receive written bids on a particular lot for identical amounts, and these are the highest bids on the lot at the auction, it will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first. Execution of written bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and we do not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors and omissions in connection with the written bid.

Telephone Bids

On lots with a low estimate of $500 and above and if a prospective buyer makes arrangements with us prior to the commencement of the sale we will use reasonable efforts to contact them to enable them to participate in the bidding by telephone and we do not accept liability for failure to do so or for errors and omissions in connection with telephone bidding. These telephone bids may be recorded at the discretion of Kraft Auction Service LLC.

Online Bids

We will use reasonable efforts to carry out online bids and do not accept liability for equipment failure, inability to access the Internet or software malfunctions related to the execution of online bids.

Reserves

Some lots in the sale are subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. Reserves are agreed upon with consignors or, in the absence thereof, the absolute discretion of Kraft Auction Service LLC. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. With respect to lots that are offered without reserve, unless there are already competing bids, the auctioneer, in his or her discretion, will generally open the bidding at half of the low estimate for the lot. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards at his or her discretion until a bid is recognized, and then continue up from that amount.

Auctioneer's Discretion

The auctioneer has the right at his or her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he or she may decide, to withdraw any lot, and in the case of error or dispute, and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to re offer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive. This auction permits bids to be placed by the auctioneer, an employee of the auctioneer, or the seller or an agent on the seller's behalf and is permitted to do this by providing this disclosure to the bidder.

Successful Bid

The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the case of a tie bid, the winning bidder will be determined by the auctioneer at his or her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has final discretion to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the Kraft Auction Service LLC. sale record shall be conclusive. Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder subject to the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, and the bidder assumes full risk and responsibility.

AFTER THE SALE

Buyer's Premium

In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay Kraft Auction Service LLC. a buyer's premium added to the final total. The buyer's premium for purchases made via online bidding is fifteen percent (15%) of the hammer price.  Buyer's premium for onsite bidding is ten percent (10%) of the hammer price. 

Payment

The online buyers must pay the entire amount due (including the hammer price, buyer's premium, all applicable taxes and other charges) immediately at the conclusion of the sale. The credit card on file will be run immediately after the sale is concluded. If payment is declined, payment must be made the next day in U.S. dollars may be made with cash; credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express); bank check or cashier's check drawn on a U.S. bank; money order; or wire transfer unless other arrangements are made with Kraft Auction Service LLC. Kraft Auction Service LLC. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Kraft Auction Service LLC. a handling charge of $50 for any check dishonored by the drawee.

Collecting Purchases

Once Kraft Auction Service LLC. has received all funds due to us, the buyer shall collect purchased lots on the posted pick-up days from the auction. Any items not picked up on those days, will automatically be forfeited.  Any forfeited items will be subject to a minimum administration fee of $25.

Packing and Shipping

We provide shipping as a service to our customers on all applicable winning items at the buyer's expense. We charge for labor to pack items, the cost of packing material, and the actual shipping cost.  Larger items that are not marked as available for shipping or delivery may be available for 3rd party shipping or by freight transportation companies but is the sole responsibility of the buyer to make arrangements that fit within the stated pick-up dates and times of the auction.  Please contact the office prior to bidding for inquiries.  We do not provide shipping estimates on any items due to the large volume of and volatility of shipping costs.

Shipping lead times are usually 2-3 weeks maximum but during unusually busy times may unfortunately take longer.  If you are bidding on an item that will require a specific lead time for shipping please contact our office prior to bidding for current estimated lead times.

Delivery may be available on certain items and is subject to additional fees as determined by the auction manager.  Please contact our office prior to bidding for further information.

ONCE YOU BID AND BUY THE ITEM, IT IS YOUR ITEM AND YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR APPLICABLE FEES. WE DO NOT REFUND BUYERS FOR ITEMS DUE TO COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SHIPPING OR DELIVERY.  A MINIMUM ADMINISTRATION FEE OF $25 WILL ASSESSED FOR ANY BUYER'S FORFEITING THEIR ITEMS DUE TO SHIPPING COSTS. 

ANY ITEMS NOT PICKED UP OR REQUESTED TO BE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER KRAFT AUCTIONS FACILITY WILL BE CHARGED A MINIMUM $25 ADMIN FEE.  

Non Payment

If we do not receive payment in full, in good cleared funds, within 24 hours following the sale, we are entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following measures, in addition to any additional actions available to us by law:

a.) to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per thirty (30) days of the total purchase price

b.) to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to begin legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law

c.) to cancel the sale

d.) to resell the property publicly or privately with such terms as we find appropriate, to resell the property at public auction without reserve, and with the purchaser liable for any deficiency, cost, including handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our commission on both sales at our regular rate, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted us a security interest in, and we may retain as collateral security for such purchaser's obligations to us, any property in our possession owned by such purchaser. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or in the case of bank or cashier's checks, we have confirmed their authenticity.

e.) to offset against any amount owed

f.) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auction by or on behalf of the buyer

g.) to take other action as we find necessary or appropriate

Failure to Collect Purchases

Any items not picked up on the scheduled pick-up days will automatically be forfeited. If property is not picked up, whether or not payment has been made, Kraft Auction Service LLC. reserves the right to charge $10 per lot per day or to deliver said property to a public warehouse for storage at the purchaser's expense. Kraft Auction Service LLC shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than the stated pick-up days following the sale. In addition, we reserve the right to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. For property that is not picked up after thirty (30) calendar days, an additional administration fee of $75 will be charged. Property which is paid for but left on our premises for any reason in excess of sixty (60) calendar days is subject to sale by us with the balance of any funds recovered in excess of storage charges and any other fees being remitted to you.

TITLES

All titled vehicles will incur a $40 processing fee.  Once you have won a vehicle and payment is made in full, title paperwork will be completed in our office. All titles must be assigned with the new buyer’s name and address, date of sale, selling price and total price paid as open titles are not permitted. An email verifying the information for title assignment will be sent to you shortly after the auction. If you do not respond to this email, titles will be assigned and forwarded to the name and address as it appears on your invoice. You will be receiving the title and accompanying paperwork, including but not limited to, a Bill of Sale and an Indiana Certificate of Sales Tax Paid, Form ST-108A, if applicable (see below, Sales Tax.) Titles will be subject to a mandatory 10-14 day hold if payment was made by check; however, Kraft Auction Service reserves the right to withhold the title until we are certain payment has been secured. In addition, some titles may be in transit (if indicated as such in the catalog), meaning that Kraft Auction Service does not have the title in its possession at the time of the auction. These titles will be forwarded to you immediately upon receipt by Kraft Auction Service. Titles will be shipped using UPS with tracking and insurance and your signature will be required. Please check your email as our shipping platform, Shipping Saint, will send you a message notifying you of title shipment which will include a tracking number for your reference. It is the buyer’s responsibility once the title is shipped to secure delivery. Titles legally need to be transferred into the new buyer’s name within 30 (thirty) days of receipt of title. Kraft Auction Service will not be held responsible for contacting sellers for replacement titles if lost, stolen or otherwise, or for any other documentation after this 30 (thirty) day period.

LIABILITY

Condition Reports

Kraft Auction Service LLC. is not responsible for the correctness of any statement of any kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lot. Neither the seller, ourselves, our officers, employees or agents, give any representation, warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, condition, attribution, completeness, authorship, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, exhibition history, literature or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this paragraph. Items under $1,000 are collated upon request.

Purchased Lots

If for any reason a purchased lot cannot be delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, mis-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Kraft Auction Service LLC. shall not be liable for any amount in excess of that paid by the purchaser.

Legal Ramifications

The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale, the conduct of the auction and any matters connected with any of the foregoing shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the jurisdiction in Indiana. If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Discretion

Any and all of the conditions may be waived or modified in the sole discretion of Kraft Auction Service LLC

Auction Pickup: April 16th until 5pm and April 17th &18th 9am-4:30pm