Is Rouse Analytics actually useful data, or just nice charts?

[Big_Iron]

I've been seeing Rouse Analytics pop up more often when people talk about equipment values and market trends. On the surface the charts and dashboards look great, but I'm curious how useful the data really is in day-to-day buying or selling decisions. Has anyone here actually used Rouse data to price equipment, plan fleet replacements, or time a sale? Did it change your decision, or just confirm what you already suspected? Interested to hear real-world experiences beyond the visuals.

 

[Denmark Arthurs]

I've used Rouse more as a sanity check than a decision-maker.

It's great for spotting trends and ranges, but I still lean on comps, machine condition, and timing to make the final call.

 

[randdyarroyo]

If you buy or sell at auction, it’s very useful.

Rouse does a good job showing actual transaction ranges by hours and condition. We used it last year to set reserve prices on a batch of graders. Without it we probably would’ve set them too high based on outdated dealer listings.

It didn’t predict the market perfectly, but it kept us from being unrealistic. That alone paid for the subscription.

 

[spoony56]

Charts look great, but the real value is in the market trends behind them. Useful if you're making buying or selling decisions