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Frequently Asked Questions
What
is Great Lakes Auction?
Great Lakes Auction helps major financial companies sell
repossessed RVs, Boats, and Powersports at a huge once a month wholesale
auction held on the second Tuesday in Bay City, Michigan. Great
Lakes Auction also assists dealers selling inventory they deem for
wholesale in lieu of retail.
Who is
Great Lakes Auction?
Great Lakes Auction is a group of dedicated professionals
who offer a one-stop service, for financial companies and dealers,
from collections to critical paperwork to logistics/transportation
to sales. Our motto came from our sustained great service,
"Great Lakes Auction—Where The Dealers Go!"
Who can buy at Great
Lakes Auction?
Great Lakes Auction is a dealer only auction. You
must be a registered vehicle, boat, marine, powersports, or RV
dealer to participate in the auction. Requirements such as these
must be met:
1. Dealers must have a legal entity in their country.
2. Appropriate Dealer License.
3. Province or State Tax Certificate.
4. Federal Government Tax Identification Number.
If you have any questions on whether you qualify or have any other
questions please call
(989) 891-0587. Once it’s been determined you qualify, a
Registration package will be E-Mailed, Faxed, or Mailed to you. For
dealers that have no question in their minds they quality you can
download a Registration Package by clicking here. Note: The
Registration Package requires Adobe Reader.
Our
business is no where near the auction location, does Great Lakes
Auction have a live on-line auction were we can bid at the office?
Yes, we have a system were you can view the units and bid
on them. Sign up is easy and bidding on line is fun.
We are a
registered dealer wanting to sell units at Great Lakes Auction, how
do we?
1. Download a
Condition
Report (CR)
by clicking here or calling (989) 891-0587 to have one Faxed or
E-Mailed.
2. Complete the CR form
out (for each unit) and fax back to (989) 891-0452.
3. E-Mail one good “display” picture of each unit to the E-Mail
address in the CR.
4. It’s critical the CR and
photo are sent in as soon as possible so we can help market your
unit.
5. For dealers who want their unit(s) on Live Global Bid,
unit(s) must be at GLA NLT five (5) business days before the sale
date with CR filled
out, signed, and dated.
6. For dealers who want their units through the normal auction
process unit(s) must be at GLA NLT one (1) business day before the
sale date with CR filled
out, signed, and dated.
We are a Financial
Company or Government Agency needing help with selling RVs, Boats,
or Powersports, who at Great Lakes Auction do we contact for more
information?
Call (989) 891-0587 and ask for Monty or Matt
Who do
I contact if I have any Great Lakes Auction questions?
Call (989) 891-0587 anytime between 8:00 AM EST and 5:00 PM
EST. After hours call
(989) 225-1938. Also, you can E-Mail
mwiseman@greatlakesauction.com
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