Surplus Store Sale Procedures

Terms and Conditions of Sales

All items are offered for sale on an "as-is" basis with no warranty of guarantee. All Sales are final, and there are no returns.

Payment Methods

Cash, Credit Card and Checks are acceptable payment methods offered at GVSU Surplus Store. State of Michigan 6% sales tax is added to the total to all purchases unless a valid tax exempt certificate is provided at the time of sale.

Please Note: Grand Valley State University issued Purchasing Cards and FOAP transfers are now permitted to be used as a form of payment at the GVSU Surplus Store. Please contact us if you have any questions about these payment method options.

Purchasing Items by FOAP Transfer

If you would like to use your department's FOAP to purchase items from the Surplus Store, please contact a Surplus Store staff member by calling (616) 331-9072 or emailing [email protected].

A FOAP Transfer Form will be required to complete the order. When filling out the form, make sure to include the online item numbers (SKU: XX-XXX) of the items you would like to purchase. Please note, purchases are subject to item availability. 

Surplus Store staff will initiate a Department Transfer Request in OnBase to bill your department for the charges. Please reference the OnBase Department Transfer Request User Guide for instructions on completing the Finalizing Department section.

GVSU Purchasing Cards

If you would like to shop online using your GVSU issued purchasing card, your account must be set up for tax exemption. 

  1. Go to www.gvsusurplusstore.com and scroll to the bottom of the screen. Click Register.
  2. Fill in the required information. Please use your GVSU employee information when filling this out.
  3. Contact the Surplus Store to request that your account be given tax exemption
  4. Once you receive confirmation from the Surplus Store, you can make purchases online with your p-card 

The University’s sales tax exemption should not be associated with personal accounts. This is in violation of Michigan state sales tax laws. Procurement Services recommends setting up separate accounts for work and personal use.

Shipping and Local Pickup

Buyers are responsible for picking up all items they have purchased, either at a live sale or via the online website, at the GVSU Surplus Store. The Surplus Store does not ship out items. Buyers must pick up their items during open hours Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Customers have one week from point of sale date to pick up purchased items.

Loading Items

Loading items for customers is a courtesy provided by the GVSU Surplus Store staff. The Surplus Store staff is not accountable for damage occurring to vehicles while moving or loading items for the customer. Please note that no gratuities will be accepted.

Due to liability, personal injury and property damage the staff of the GVSU Surplus Store is not able to provide the following services for customers:

  • Move or rearrange existing items in a customers vehicle

  • Remove seats from vehicles

  • Attempt to put items in a vehicle that clearly will not fit

  • Tie down items to trailers, vehicle roofs or trunks



Page last modified June 4, 2019