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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