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Vander Kolk Auction

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Formerly "Golden Gavel"

Michigan Auctioneers & Appraisers

Scott Vander Kolk Jr. & Associates

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Auction Information

Welcome to Vander Kolk Auctions & Appraisal

Your Michigan home for Auctioneers and Appraisers

Vander Kolk Auctions and Appraisal (FKA Golden Gavel) is one of Michigan’s leading full service auction company with over eighty years of combined auction and appraisal experience. As a full service auction company, Vander Kolk Auctions specializes in residential, commercial, and agricultural Vanderkolk Auction and Appraisal conducting a farm equipment auction in McBain, Michigan real estate auctions, antiques and collectibles auctions, firearms auctions, business liquidations, and auctions for tools, farm, and heavy machinery.

We have been serving auction buyers and sellers alike since 1974. Vander Kolk Auctions is a family owned and operated auction company, we strive to meet the needs of our customers as if they were our own. Contact us today for your free consultation.

Our Auction Services

Live Auction

There really is nothing quite like a live auction. The chant of the auctioneer, the atmosphere of the event and the competitive bidding element all add up to the fairest, fastest and in our opinion best way to market goods and services. At Vander Kolk Auctions, we know live auctions. For over three decades we have been negotiating transactions through the fast paced, energetic world of live auctioneering.

Online Auctions

Each Auction is different, sometimes using Online auction methods may be the best way for you to maximize your return. We will help you determine if an online method is correct for your situation.

Knowledgeable & experienced auctioneers

We conduct auctions of all types

* Estate Settlement Sales

* Business Liquidation Auctions

* Real Estate Auctions (land, commercial and residential)

* Antiques

* Firearms

* Collectibles

* Farm machinery and equipment

* Fundraising events

* Industrial and Commercial Equipment

* Automobiles and classic cars

* Tools

* MORE

Award winning Michigan Auction Marketing

Thorough resourceful marketing for your auction

Vander Kolk Auctions has been the recipient of multiple advertising awards, including the MAA 2013 Auction of the year. We believe that advertising is the key to a successful auction. We pride ourselves in our advertising and marketing abilities. Every base is covered through extensive online advertisement to printed publications and utilizing our mailing network.

Proud recipient of the 2013

AUCTION OF THE YEAR

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Auction Services

Estate Services

M&W Asset Recovery

Vander Kolk Auction and Appraisal Company

We have changed our name...sort of

In an effort to streamline our business we have changed the name of our auction company from Vander Kolk's Golden Gavel to Vander Kolk Auction and Appraisal. New logo...same great service!

Vander Kolk Auctions conducting a business liquidation in Martin, Michigan

Auction Services

Learn more About our auction services.

We strive to assist our customers in bringing their property to market through traditional live auction auction methods, online auctions and auction alternatives.

To learn more about our Michigan auction services click here

Vander Kolk Auctions specilizes in settling estates through appraisal and auctioneer practices

Estate Services

Let us help you make the estate settlement process easier

When the time comes to settle an estate, you will face a number of decisions and we can help you determine the best avenue for you and your family. To learn more about our estate services click here

Cars and seized asset auction in Grand Rapids, MI

Buy seizures from a live auctioneer

Join us every Thursday at 9:00 am for the M&W asset recovery Auction. We auction vehicles, equipment, electronics, firearms at West Michigan's auction home for live asset auction. Click here

VanderKolk VK Appraisal's appraisers serve the state of Michigan

Need an appraisal?

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Proud Members

Auction Calendar

For upcoming Auctions

Michigan Auctioneers Association Serving professional auctioneers across the state of Michigan.

Appraisal

Appraisers serving Michigan specializing in Antiques, Automobiles, Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial and Livestock Appraisal

Having a professional value on your property can come in handy sometimes and sometimes it’s just a plain necessity. At VK Appraisal we provide valuation services for your personal property for many reasons.

Learn more about our appraisal services
Meet our staff

Professional Michigan Auction Team

Our staff is compiled of seasoned veterans in the auction field, giving our sellers the peace of mind of knowing they are in good hands.

• Accomplished Bidcallers

• Experts in many products and auction formats

• Dedicated to the auction method of marketing

meet the staff
Upcoming Vander Kolk Auctions

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Each year we conduct the Voelker Spring auction in Big Rapids, Michigan. 8 auctioneers selling brands like John Deere, New Holland, Case Interna

VK Auctions is pleased to receive the Michigan Auctioneers highest honor Auction of the Year, Unbelievable estate of Richard I. Potter

Vander Kolk Auction and Appraisal conducts many Michigan Farm Equipment Auctions see our results page for more prices

Scott Jr. Nickolas and Scott Vander Kolk Sr. Of Vander Kolk Auction and Appraisal at M&W Asset recovery auction in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Vander Kolk Auctions Estate sale liquidation service pulld s 1930 Model A out of a barn after 40 years

Vander Kolk Auction and Appraisal are Michigan Real Estate Auctioneers

Vander Kolk Auction and Appraisal conducts one of the largest farm equipment auction in the state every year in Big Rapids, Michiga

Vander Kolk Auction and Appraisal Company conducted the unbelievable estate of richard I. Potter Auction in Grandville, Michigan

Voelker Spring Auction 2013 Big Rapids, MI.

Our yearly spring consignment auction is one of the biggest in Michigan. 2 rings all day with 8 auctioneers.The yearly consignment auction features Tractors and farm machinery view the archive listing

Vander Kolk Auctions received the prestigious MAA 2013 Auction of the Year.

For the Unbelievable Estate of Richard I. Potter in Grandville, Michigan. This auction featured 3 rings all day with 7 live auctioneers. There were motorcycles, classic cars, tractors, snowmobiles, Outboard motors, firearms and MORE.

John Deere 7700 sold by auctioneer Scott Vander Kolk Jr. in Big Rapids, MI.

For auction highlights and results visit our auction results page click here

Three generations in the auction business since 1974.

Auctioneer Scott Vander Kolk Jr. (left) Nickolas Vander Kolk (center) and Scott Vander Kolk Sr. (right) at M&W Inc. auction Grand Rapids, Michigan

Professional Estate Sales and Service.

Are your barns, house and buildings full? Don't know which way to turn? Call us today (616) 799-7253, help is just around the corner! We are your West Michigan Estate Auction experts.

Real Estate at auction is a fast growing trend in Michigan.

This home sold in Otsego, Michigan for $160,000.00 plus buyer's premium. Click here to learn more about real estate at auction

Each Spring 8 auctioneers auction over 500 pieces of farm equipment in Big Rapids, Michigan.

This auction 2011 grossed over 1.4 million in sales and was attended by 1000+ buyers.

Huge Estate Auction Metro Grand Rapids

Selling motorcycles at live auction...The Unbelievable Estate of Richard I. Potter December 1st 2012 Grandville, Michigan.

Vander Kolk Auction and Appraisal Co. is an experienced Michigan Auctioneers firm conducting Farm, Equipment, Industrial and Antique Auctions, as well as personal property Michigan Auctions.

Vander Kolk Auction Co. also provides professional appraisals, benefit services and online Michigan Auctions. We also provide contract Indiana and Michigan Auctioneers and services to meet your needs. Contact Vander Kolk Auctions today for your needs. At Vander Kolk Auction Service our Michigan Auctioneers are members of the Michigan State Auctioneers Association.