Live, on-site auction starts at 10AM December 7th on small items followed by large items with both on-site and live internet bidding starting at Noon.
If you have items to sell, we are open for drop off Saturday November 23rd from 9AM to Noon, Weekdays from Monday November 25th to Friday November 29th from 2PM to 6PM (closed Thanksgiving), and Saturday November 30th from 9AM to Noon.
AUCTION PAYMENT TERMS / INSPECTION TIMES
ONSITE BIDDERS: 10% BUYERS PREMIUM ON ALL PURCHASES (MAXIMUM BUYER’S PREMIUM PER ITEM = $400)
ONLINE BIDDERS - WHITE STAR AUCTION APP: 12% BUYERS PREMIUM ON ALL PURCHASES (MAXIMUM BUYER’S PREMIUM PER ITEM = $400)
ONLINE BIDDERS - PROXIBID: 15% BUYERS PREMIUM ON ALL PURCHASES (NO CAP ON BUYER'S PREMIUM)
6% MICHIGAN SALES TAX ON ALL PURCHASES
(PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES BUYER’S PREMIUM PER STATE OF MICHIGAN LAW)
PAYMENT IN FULL WITHIN SEVEN DAYS.
WE ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING PAYMENT FORMS:
CASH IN US FUNDS. CHECKS UP TO $5,000.00 FROM BUYERS FROM MICHIGAN, INDIANA, AND OHIO. THE INFORMATION ON YOUR CHECK MUST MATCH YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE. VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER WITH A 3% CREDIT CARD SURCHARGE. WE DO NOT ACCEPT DEBIT CARDS OR AMERICAN EXPRESS.
INSPECTION: THE DAY BEFORE THE AUCTION FROM 2PM TO 6PM. AUCTION DAY STARTING AT 8AM.
ALL ITEMS SOLD AS IS – INSPECT BEFORE YOU BUY. COMPRESSION CHECKS ARE ALLOWED. ODOMETER MILEAGE READINGS ARE NOT GUARNTEED. CABLES CAN BREAK, GAUGES CAN BE REPLACED, USE YOUR JUDGMENT. WE ANNOUNCE WHAT THE GAUGE READS.
PLEASE HAVE YOUR PAID INVOICE IN HAND BEFORE ENTERING THE AUCTION LOT TO LOAD YOUR PURCHASES. MINIMUM 25% DOWN PAYMENT ON AUCTION DAY. OPEN FOR REMOVAL ONE HOUR AFTER THE END OF THE AUCTION, THE FOLLOWING MONDAY FROM 2PM TO 6PM, AND THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY FROM 9AM TO NOON. ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE REMOVAL.
TO LOAD YOUR ITEMS, PULL INTO SNOW CITY (SILVER BUILDING ON THE EAST END OF THE COMPLEX).
ALL AUCTION PARKING OTHER THAN HANDICAP PERMIT IS SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF WHITE STAR DRIVE AND CENTRAL ROAD IN OUR 12 ACRE LOT. HANDICAP PERMIT PARKING ONLY AT BACKYARD KREATIONS AUCTION DAY. NO AUCTION PARKING AT BILL’S STEAK HOUSE OR THE PROPERTY NORTH OF BILL’S STEAK HOUSE PLEASE. CLICK ON PARKING MAP ABOVE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
THE LIVE AUCTION WILL BE HELD INSIDE RING 2 AT 667 W CHICAGO ROAD, BRONSON, MI. THE CONSIGNED ITEMS WILL BE IN AN OUTSIDE LOT FOR YOUR INSPECTION. A PICTURE OF THE ITEM BEING AUCTIONED WILL BE DISPLAYED ON A LARGE TV ON THE AUCTIONEER’S BOOTH.
CONCESSION STAND ON SITE PROVIDED BY BRONSON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS. ALL PROCEEDS FROM CONCESSIONS GO TOWARDS LOCAL YOUTH.
STATE REGISTRATION AND TITLING INFORMATION
Snowmobiles
If we sell a snowmobile with a previous owner’s registration, title, or Certificate of Origin (C of O), you can buy it and get it registered in any state or Canada. The buyer does their own paperwork at their Secretary of State (SOS) office. If we sell a snowmobile with a Bill of Sale only, buyers from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin can register the snowmobile at their SOS. Buyers from anywhere else cannot, but anyone can obtain a Michigan registration at a Michigan SOS office with a White Star Auction Bill of Sale.
ORV’s (ATV’s, UTV’s, SXS & Dirt Bikes)
If we sell an ORV with the previous owner’s title, you can title it in any state or Canada. The buyer does their own paperwork at their SOS office. If we sell an ORV with a Bill of Sale only, you cannot get a Michigan title. If you are from anywhere other than Michigan, you need to check your state laws and buy accordingly as there are no refunds for any reason.
Watercraft
If we sell a personal watercraft (PWC), inboard boat, or inboard/outboard boat with the previous owner’s title, you can title and/or register it in any state or Canada. The buyer does their own paperwork at their SOS office. If we sell any watercraft with a Bill of Sale only, you will not be able to title and/or register it in Michigan. If you are from anywhere other than Michigan, you need to check your state laws and buy accordingly as there are no refunds for any reason.
