Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Contingencies
Assets guaranteed under contract	$ 31.0	$ 43.5
Percentage of assets expected to be sold	62.00%	61.00%

Minimum level of proceeds guaranteed to consignors on the sale at auction of that consignor's equipment.

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