State of Michigan Department of Treasury Unclaimed Property
901 Delta Commerce Drive, Lansing, MI, 48917
How to bid
Easier than you think.
Never bid at an auction before? Good. Here's everything you need to know — from finding a sale to picking up what you won.
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Free to Register.
No fees to set up a HiBid account or to register for an auction.
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Preview in-person, Bid Online
Most sales accept both — bid from your couch or come out in person.
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Real Humans to Answer Questions
Call us with a question about a lot. We'll get back to you the same day.
The process, start to finish.
Never bid at an auction before? Good. Here's everything you need to know — from finding a sale to picking up what you won.
Find an auction
Browse upcoming auctions on this site. Each listing has the date, location, category and what's in the sale.
Create HiBid account
Our auctions run online through HiBid. Signing up is free and takes a few minutes — you'll need an email address.
Register for the auction
Each auction requires its own one-click registration. Once registered you'll see the full lot catalog and can place bids.
Browse lots & place bids
Review every item in the catalog. Set a max bid and let HiBid bid for you, or jump in manually when bidding opens.
Win & pick up
If you win a lot you'll get an email confirmation. Payment and pickup windows are on every auction page — preview before you bid.
One number to know
Buyer's Premium
Added to the winning bid price at checkout — it's how the auction is paid for, and it's standard across the industry. The exact percentage and any sales tax are listed in the terms on every auction page. Always check before you bid.
Winning bid
$2,400.00
Buyer's Premium (10%)
$240.00
Sales Tax (6% MI)
$144.00
You Pay
$2,784.00
Live Auctions
This isn't theoretical — these are running this week.
Estate of Francis Manchik – Lifetime Collection
15313 Bryce Road, Capac, MI, 48014
Industrial Equipment
34335 Groesbeck Hwy, Clinton Township, MI, 48025
Common Questions
Questions first-timers always ask.
Can't find what you're looking for? Call 586-784-8890 — Chuck or someone on his team will pick up.
No. Creating a HiBid account and registering for any Cryderman auction are both free. You only pay if you win a lot.
Most auctions add a buyer's premium — a percentage on top of the winning bid price. Our standard premium is 10%, listed in the auction terms on every listing. Always read the terms before bidding.
No. All Cryderman auctions are available for online bidding through HiBid. Some sales also allow on-site bidding; check the individual auction page for details.
HiBid emails you a confirmation with your winning lots and an invoice. Payment and pickup details are in the auction terms; confirm load-out dates before you bid, as items must be removed within the published window.
Call or email us before the auction closes. We're happy to answer questions about condition, dimensions, year, or anything else listed. Contact details are on every auction page.
Yes. Most auctions have a preview day with the date listed on the auction page. For vehicles, equipment, and major estate items, we strongly recommend coming out to look.