Grant Cole Decoy Auctions

09/19/2026

It’s a busy morning here in Cadillac! 🎣

The Great Lakes Fish Decoy Collectors & Carvers show is underway at the Days Inn, and the tent is packed with collectors, carvers and an incredible variety of fish decoys and sporting collectibles.

I’m here with a great selection of fish decoys, including pieces from the Keith Snider Collection that will be featured in our January 16th Premiere Decoy & Sporting Collectible Auction.

If you’re anywhere near Cadillac, stop by, look around and talk fish decoys with us! You can find additional show information at glfda.com.

Thanks and happy collecting!

Grant & Megan Cole
Grant Cole Decoy Auctions
GCDecoys.com

09/19/2026

We’re set up and ready to talk decoys! 🦆
Stop by the Bacus Heritage Conservation Area!!

We brought along some exceptional decoys from the Conrad Clippert Collection that will be featured in our January 16, 2027 Premiere Decoy & Sporting Collectible Auction.

We’re also accepting quality consignments for our upcoming auctions. Call Grant to discuss how we can help with your buying or selling needs.

At Grant Cole Decoy Auctions, we believe every piece in a collection deserves the same level of care—from the decoy stands to the finest decoys. When entrusted with an entire collection, we don’t simply select the most expensive pieces and leave the rest behind. We work with our clients to thoughtfully represent the collection as a whole.

Service should be one of the most important considerations when choosing an auction company, and we’re proud to provide that service from beginning to end.

Thanks and happy collecting!

Grant & Megan Cole
231-651-9099

09/18/2026

We’re set up and ready to talk decoys! 🦆 Stop by Room 133 at the Travelodge in Simcoe and see us!

We brought along some exceptional decoys from the Conrad Clippert Collection that will be featured in our January 16, 2027 Premiere Decoy & Sporting Collectible Auction.

We’re also accepting quality consignments for our upcoming auctions. Call Grant to discuss how we can help with your buying or selling needs.

At Grant Cole Decoy Auctions, we believe every piece in a collection deserves the same level of care—from the decoy stands to the finest decoys. When entrusted with an entire collection, we don’t simply select the most expensive pieces and leave the rest behind. We work with our clients to thoughtfully represent the collection as a whole.

Service should be one of the most important considerations when choosing an auction company, and we’re proud to provide that service from beginning to end.

Thanks and happy collecting!

Grant & Megan Cole
231-651-9099

09/16/2026

🚗 Grant Cole Decoy Auctions is on the road this weekend, and we’d love to see you at one of two great shows! 🎉

🐟 Megan will be in Cadillac with a special selection of fish decoys from the Keith Snider Collection, offering an exciting preview of our January 16 auction featuring the Conrad Clippert and Keith Snider collections. 🐠

🦆 Grant will be in Port Rowan with an outstanding group of duck decoys from the Keith Snider and Conrad Clippert collections, including the Phineas Reeves Mallard. 🦆

Whether you collect fish decoys, classic waterfowl, or simply enjoy seeing exceptional folk art and craftsmanship up close, be sure to stop by. Come say hello, browse the decoys, and visit with us—we’d be delighted to see you!

Make plans to join us in Cadillac or Port Rowan this weekend, and bring a friend who loves decoys and collecting. We hope to see you there! 📍

Swipe through to see a few of the fish and duck decoys we’ll be bringing with us. ➡️

Thanks, and happy collecting!

Grant and Megan Cole
Grant can be reached at 231-651-9099

09/11/2026

08/31/2026

Life gets busy.

There is always another auction to prepare for, another collection to catalog and another box to pack. Sometimes it’s good to stop, look back and acknowledge the people who helped us get here.

So today, we simply want to say thank you.

Thank you to the collectors, dealers, consignors, and friends who have shared their time and knowledge with us over the years.

Thank you for answering our questions, showing us your collections, studying decoys alongside us and pointing out the details we might otherwise have missed.

Grant grew up in the auction business as a second-generation auctioneer, and decoys have been our full-time focus since 2014. But no matter how long we do this, we know there will always be more to learn—and we are grateful for the people who continue to teach us.

We’re proud of what we’ve built together, grateful for the trust this community has placed in us and genuinely excited about what lies ahead.

Thanks and Happy Collecting,
Grant and Megan Cole
Grant Cole

08/27/2026

FROM OUR AUCTION TO YOUR COLLECTION 📦

Winning the bid is only part of the experience.

At Grant Cole Decoy Auctions, we handle our shipping in-house — because we believe the same care that goes into cataloging and selling a collection should continue until your purchase arrives at your door.

Your items aren’t simply handed off to an outside shipping company.

We pack them ourselves.

Grant is personally involved in packing and shipping, and each purchase is handled with the understanding that these aren’t just objects in a box. They may be valuable pieces of sporting history, additions to a carefully built collection, or something a buyer has been hoping to own for years.

From the auction block to your collection, we want to know your purchase is being handled with care every step of the way.

That’s why in-house shipping is an important part of the service we provide.

Grant Cole Decoy Auctions
Decoys • Sporting Collectibles • Collections

08/24/2026

When your name is on the company, you take the work personally.

At Grant Cole Decoy Auctions, Grant is involved in every step of the process.

He travels to pick up collections. He handles and catalogs the decoys. On auction day, he’s behind the microphone as your auctioneer. And when the bidding is over, he’s right back to work—personally packing and shipping purchases to collectors across the country.

For Grant, there isn’t a handoff from one department to the next. He knows the collections because he’s handled them. He knows the consignors. He knows the buyers. And he sees the process through from beginning to end.

It’s a hands-on approach to the auction business—and one we’re proud to put our name on.

Grant Cole Decoy Auctions
GCDecoys.com

08/19/2026

Customer Service That Goes Beyond the Auction

At Grant Cole Decoy Auctions, customer service is not handed off to a large staff. When you work with us, you work directly with Grant and Megan Cole.

From the first consultation through pickup, cataloging, promotion, auction day, and final settlement, we remain personally involved every step of the way. We take the time to answer questions, carefully handle each item, and develop a plan that meets the individual needs of every client.

But You Don’t Have to Take Our Word for It

Our customers consistently recognize Grant and Megan for their knowledge, honesty, responsiveness, and hands-on service.

Jim Wierzba, a collector with more than 40 years of experience, describes Grant as honest, motivated, and customer-service oriented. He especially values Grant’s willingness to handle entire collections rather than selecting only the highest-value pieces.

Kathy Weller’s experience involved a large collection belonging to her late husband. Grant traveled seven hours to personally evaluate the collection and later returned with a box truck to carefully pack and transport every item. He remained involved throughout two auction sessions, followed up after each sale, and achieved results that exceeded expectations.

A Truly Hands-On Experience

Whether you are selling one special piece, downsizing a collection, or managing an entire estate, you can expect honest guidance, clear communication, and personal attention from beginning to end.

The most important auction we will ever conduct is yours.

Contact Grant or Megan Cole
231-651-9099

08/17/2026

Family Owned. Collector Focused.

At Grant Cole Decoy Auctions, this business is personal.

As a family-owned company, we understand that a collection is more than a group of objects. It represents years of searching, learning, friendships, memories, and a genuine appreciation for sporting history.

That’s why we take a hands-on approach to every collection entrusted to us. From the first conversation through the final sale, you work directly with our family—and every piece receives the attention and respect it deserves.

Now we’d love to hear your story:

What first sparked your interest in collecting—and what was the first piece you brought home?

Share your story in the comments!