Our History

Online-AuctionSoftware.com, Inc. (OAS, Inc.) is owned and operated by the Miedema Asset Management Group.

Miedema Asset Management Group consists of 8 independent companies developed to serve the client in best way possible for highest return on investment. These companies employ nearly 150 professionals specializing in all areas of commercial, construction, agricultural, industrial, and real estate sales. MAMG continues to grow and expand conducting hundreds of online and live auctions annually selling to bidders across the globe.

Our team incorporates the latest cutting-edge technology into our auction services to ensure that our clients have the best possible results for their auctioneering needs.

More about Miedema Asset Management Group

Started in 1984, Miedema Auctioneering, Inc. LIVE Division is our live equipment auction division that conducts millions of dollars of traditional style auction sales annually. These include construction, agricultural, industrial, commercial, business liquidations, and more. We offer real time live internet bidding to augment our professional on-site traditional auctioneers, maximizing our sellers market and increasing selling prices. When the excitement and competition of a live, traditional auction is desired, our Miedema Auctioneering, Inc. team delivers.
Started in 1984, Miedema Appraisals, Inc. specializes in providing accurate, confidential, and professional appraisals for most types of personal property assets. Our team writes over 200 appraisals annually for all types of equipment and personal property, valuing millions of dollars of assets for our clients which include financial institutions, legal professionals, courts, and other professionals and corporations across the globe.
Started in 2000, Repocast.com, Inc. is our recovery and sales division. We market commercial, business, and personal property assets of all types for banks, credit unions, trustees, businesses, and individuals. We have many auctions every week typically selling over 3000 items and attracting thousands of bidders. We have three permanent Michigan facilities, one in the Grand Rapids Metro region (Byron Center), one in Southwest Michigan region (Wayland), and one in the Flint Metro region. Repocast.com, Inc. can handle voluntary or involuntary repossessions from a whole business to a single car and more, and move these items to our secure facility to be included in our auctions.
Started in 2002, Orbitbid.com, Inc. brings the internet auction to your facility and sells all the assets from your location, providing an efficient and effortless auction with all the benefits of a large bidding audience. We have the latest in internet bidding technology, and a huge following of online bidders (nearly 300,000 register bidders) from all over the world. Orbitbid.com conducts over 300 auctions annually totaling millions of dollars.
Started in 2008, LASTBIDrealeastate.com, Inc. specialized in selling real estate via online bidding. We market several hundred real estate properties each year for banks, credit unions, government agencies, corporations, and private individuals with our unique and highly successful online auction bidding platform. Bidders from around the world are able to participate in the real estate auctions we conduct for our clients. Quickly and efficiently we turn our client’s real estate assets into cash.
Online-AuctionSoftware.com, Inc.
Started in 2009, Online-AuctionSoftware.com, Inc. is another of the Miedema Asset Management Group that provides and supports the software for the online auction bidding platform. All of the online-auction companies owned and operated by Miedema Asset Management Group utilize the OAS bidding platform. OAS also offers the opportunity to license this bidding platform software to other Independent Auction Operators (IAO).
Started in 2012, Rangerbid.com is our online auction company that allows businesses to sell their item(s) to end users, as well as to other businesses, with ease right from the seller's location. When it is not convenient for a seller to have their own auction, or to transport your item (s) to one of our three fixed facilities, then Rangerbid.com is your source for listing and selling your item(s). Rangerbid.com auctions consist of items from multiple consignors and multiple locations around the country. The Rangerbid.com team will provide a high level of customer service and security while working hard to facilitate seamless transactions by utilizing a proven state of the art internet auction technology, provided by OAS.
Started in 2012, SSL Corporation is our federally licensed firearms dealership that specializes in selling all types of firearms and accessories – primarily through our weekly online auctions. Our two independent locations are within our Repocast.com, Inc. facilities and sell to eligible buyers across the United States. We also specialize in selling private collections, firearms from private individuals, and for municipalities/Public Safety Departments. We make selling your firearms safe, easy, and eliminate the legal concerns by being a licensed FFL dealer.

Our Staff

Sid Miedema
CEO

Scott Miedema
COO

Jim Smith
Managing Partner

Shawn VanNest
President of Operations

Dora Wiersma
Executive Assistant to President of Operations

Customer Service

Bradley-Clevenger

Bradley Clevenger
Customer Service Representative

Jamie-Keegstra

Jamie Keegstra
Customer Service Representative

Kelly-Manuszak

Kelly Manuszak
Customer Service Representative

Kelly Nowak
Customer Service Representative

JB-Smallwood

JB Smallwood
Customer Service Representative

Whitney Scholten
Customer Service Representative

Sam Tatro
Customer Service Representative

Courtney-VanNest

Courtney VanNest
Customer Service Assistant Manager