• Norton Auctioneers are the world leaders in the auction and appraisal of carnivals, amusement parks, arcades, sports complexes, campgrounds & campground equipment, waterparks, haunt attractions, antique carousels, zoos, concession equipment, and tourist attractions and equipment.  Our services include a custom-built mobile office, wireless computerized clerking and accounting, sound systems, mobile podiums, award-winning advertising program, signage, clerks, cashiers, set-up supervisors, tents, memberships (see below), liability insurance, workmen's compensation and health insurance on all employees, and.............. EXPERIENCE!
  • Norton’s have sold over 3,500 auctions across 43 states and several foreign countries.
  • Complete carnivals, giant theme parks, zoos, carousels, amusement parks, campgrounds, Halloween attractions, fairground art, concessions equipment, trains, etc. have been successfully sold on a continuing basis, at auction, by Norton.
  • Norton maintains a mailing list of over 4,000 potential buyers of carnival, park and amusement equipment. In addition, Norton maintains a nationally recognized in-house advertising department.
  • Every year, the Norton company sells and appraises over 20 million dollars worth of used rides and equipment.

  • Norton’s is one of a handful of auctioneers nationwide that are licensed in all states requiring same. 

  • Norton Auctioneers are members of IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions), OABA (Outdoor Amusement Business Association), SLA (Showmen's League of America), ACS (American Carousel Society), NAA (National Auctioneers Association), AIMS (Amusement Industry Manufacturers Society), ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts), NAPHA (National Amusement Park Historical Association).  David Norton attends all major amusement park and attraction conventions across the country each year and is the current past-President of the Showmen's League of America.

  • COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL DIVISION:

For 35 years, Norton’s have had a commercial division covering primarily the Great Lakes States and the Midwest. We have sold over 2,000 commercial auctions including:  RESTAURANTS, SUPERMARKETS, LUMBERYARDS, TOOL & DIE SHOPS, WOODWORKING PLANTS, METAL SHOPS, MARINAS , MANUFACTURING PLANTS, FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, DEPARTMENT STORES, ALL TYPE BUSINESSES!

Our clients include SEARS (over 100 nationwide), Kroger, A & P, Farmer Jack, National Linen Service, Leer, Carter Lumber, A & W, B & K, Ronningen Research, and many Fortune 500 companies.

  • REAL ESTATE:

Norton Auctioneers have been successfully selling all types of Real Property at auction since 1967.  From small homes, farms, commercial & industrial buildings, and subdivisions to restaurants, bars, marinas, lumberyards, orchards, and even a $5 million dollar private island.  David Norton has held a Real Estate license since 1967.  Christine Norton is a licensed Realtor and Appraiser.

For more info contact us at: nortonsold@cbpu.com


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Norton Auctioneers of Michigan, Inc.
50 W. Pearl Street, Coldwater, MI  49036
Phone (517) 279-9063; Fax (517) 279-9191; Email: nortonsold@cbpu.com