Q&A

I’ve never been to an auction. How does it work?

Auctions are fun! The first thing you need is a bidder number. Go to the cashier’s desk with your driver’s license handy and you will receive a card with a bidder number printed on it. Keep this card with you at all times. During the auction the Auctioneer or “ring man” will announce what is for sale and present the item to the crowd. If you are interested in placing a bid at the price the Auctioneer is asking, simply raise your card high so the Auctioneer can see it. The auctioneer will then ask for bids higher than yours. If someone else bids higher, the Auctioneer will increase the price again and look to you for confirmation of your second bid. This process continues until the bids stop and the item is sold. If you have the lucky winning bid, show your bidder card to the Auctioneer so the sale can be recorded. At the end of the auction (or when you are ready to leave), go to the cashier’s desk with your bidder number and pay for all of the new treasures you’ve just acquired. If there are ever any questions – ASK. We are always happy to help.

What do you sell?

You name it and we have probably sold it. We sell automobiles, TV’s, jewelry, toys, clothes, coins, tools, sports equipment, quads, household, antiques and so much more. Part of the fun is coming to every sale to see what we have!  Along with personal property we also auction Real Estate as Claud is a licensed Real Estate Broker.

Is the merchandise guaranteed? 

No. All items sold at auction are "as is". 

Is there a buyer’s premium?

Yes, most times. Depending on the location of the sale. All auctions conducted at our facility in Bellevue will incur a 10% buyer’s premium. This means that if you buy an item for $100 the total will be $116. That is $100 for the item + $10 for the buyers’ premium + $6 sales tax.  All fees are posted at each sale indicating what, if any, additional fees may apply.  We accept Visa and Mastercard for credit card sales and of course CASH.  There is no additional fee for credit card sales.  Bank letter of guarantee is required for checks.  Please call if any questions on terms of payment or removal of items sold.

When is the next auction?

Click on the “upcoming auction and consignments” tab at the top of this page for details. We look forward to seeing you and your friends at upcoming sales.


How do I get to the Auction House in Bellevue?

We are located at 201 South Main St, Bellevue MI 49021

From I-69: take exit 48 (M-78) and travel west toward Bellevue. Follow M-78 for approximately 4 miles -we are just past the railroad tracks on the left.

From Battle Creek: travel north of town on M-66/Capital Ave, turn right onto M-78 (east), follow M-78 for approximately 7 miles. At the light in Bellevue, turn right onto South Main - we are on the right just before the railroad tracks.