Specialty Sale at Brasher's Northwest Auto Auction Eyes Expansion

In many ways, Eugene, Oregon is an unlikely place for the largest RV and Specialty Auction on the West Coast, perhaps one of the largest in the country. Tucked away in Oregon's Willamette valley, it is over 100 miles away from Portland, the closest major metropolitan area. But, hundreds of dealers converge on Brasher's Northwest Auto Auction for its weekly sales, choosing from an inventory which averages over 650 RV and Power Sports units every month.

Its PowerSports division has seen explosive growth this year, and auction General Manager Lisa Larkin reports that it has recently opened a new PowerSports building to handle the increased consignment. In addition, she expects to gain much-needed lot space on the east side of the facility for RV parking early in 2009. 

"We have grown our Specialty Sale to the point that it is now one of the largest, not just on the West Coast, but in the whole nation," said Larkin. "Buyers come to the auction from all over the country, to choose from a varied inventory; and financial institutions bring RV's from all over the West to sell at the auction, where a strong market is still bringing top money." 

Brasher's Northwest Auto Auction's RV sales are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Its "World Famous" Specialty Auction on the 2nd Wednesday averages 550 RV, Marine and PowerSports units from consignors including Bank of America, Bank of the West, GE Money, Key Bank, US Bank and Wells Fargo Bank. Every unit runs through the auction arena and across the auction block. Two lanes are open for each sale, allowing product to run simultaneously side-by-side, enabling buyers to easily bid on multiple units regardless of run time. 

Brasher's Northwest prepares a complete condition report, considered by many to be the most complete available at any facility in the country, for every bank and finance unit in the Specialty Sale. Condition reports, along with multiple photos of each unit, are available for viewing on the auction's website. All units are available for purchase online with Pipeline Simulcast. 

"Handling an overabundance of inventory is a challenge, but it's a great problem to have," said Larkin. "With our new PowerSports building and the lot space we expect to add in January, we're forecasting continue growth well into 2009 and beyond."

Established in 1985 and purchased by the Brasher family in 1990, Brasher's Northwest Auto Auction holds a dealer consignment sale every Wednesday at 9 am, and a monthly public sale on scheduled Saturdays at 10 am.. The auction is a member of ServNet, a premier group of independent auto auctions from across the United States. The auction participates in Auction Pipeline, where customers may view detailed condition reports, market report information and participate in online sales.

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