Property Disposition

Frequently Asked Questions - for the General Public

General questions including in stock items: property.disposition@umich.edu

 

GENERAL PUBLIC FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESETIONS

Q: Can you hold my items after I purchase them?

A: All items purchased by the public (Non-UM Departments) must be removed at the time of purchase (Only UM Departments can hold items until transportation is arranged).

Q: Can the University donate any assets?

A: The University is required to sell all disposable assets. (Items that will remain UM Property, can be transferred between UM Departments.)

Q: Are there discounts for quantity purchases?

A: Quantity discounts are available and must be determined by the appropriate sales personnel.

Q: What types of payment do you accept?

A: Payments can be made with cash, personal checks from local banks, or credit cards (Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover).

Q: Who do I write my check to?

A: Payments by check should be made payable to the "University of Michigan".

Q: What is your return policy?

A: All Sales are "AS IS" and final. No exchanges or refunds are allowed.

Q: Is sales tax included in my purchase?

A: Yes, 6% MI sales tax is added to your total purchase price.

Q: How do I go about making a purchase for my business with my Tax Exempt Number?

A: You will need to provide a photocopy of your tax exempt certificate and you must sign a copy of each sales receipt.

 

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