Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Contingencies
Assets guaranteed under contract	$ 90.1	$ 31.0
Percentage of assets expected to be sold	97.00%	62.00%

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

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