Lighthouses. Fire trucks. Lab equipment. And things you didn’t know were for sale.
These are government agencies, not stores. Some sell equipment they no longer need; others sell forfeited property, foreclosed homes or land.
Government equipment and movable goods that agencies no longer need: vehicles, lab equipment, tools and furniture. Surplus means no longer needed, not necessarily broken.
About this source ↗Federal offices, land and unusual properties such as lighthouses. Some listings are transfers for eligible organizations rather than public purchases.
About this source ↗Forfeited assets sold through Treasury auctions: jewelry, vehicles, designer goods, equipment and real estate. These are physical-asset auctions, not Treasury bonds.
About this source ↗Property forfeited through federal law enforcement, including houses, vehicles and boats. Authorized contractors handle many of the sales.
About this source ↗Homes, farms and land available through USDA property programs, including foreclosures. It is not a produce or farm-equipment marketplace.
About this source ↗Foreclosed homes acquired after FHA-insured mortgages default. Some bidding periods give eligible owner-occupants priority over investors.
About this source ↗Real estate from failed banks, such as former bank branches and houses. The FDIC sells assets while resolving those banks.
About this source ↗Public land parcels selected for disposal under specific rules. This feed includes historical Nevada sale parcels; it does not mean all public land is for sale.
About this source ↗20 things that made us stop scrolling. Handpicked, not ranked. Sale restrictions still apply.
An actual lighthouse.
Bidding has not opened. Sale dates, deposits and property restrictions are governed by the official sale documents.
A government snowmobile.
Inspect condition and the sale terms before bidding. Buyer pickup, removal deadlines, eligibility and any deposit requirements are set by the official listing. The published minimum bid is not a buy-now price.
A diesel tram from Mesa Verde National Park.
Reserve price applies; a high bid may not win. Inspect condition and the sale terms before bidding. Buyer pickup, removal deadlines, eligibility and any deposit requirements are set by the official listing. The published minimum bid is not a buy-now price.
A 104-foot seaplane wrecking derrick.
Reserve price applies; a high bid may not win. Inspect condition and the sale terms before bidding. Buyer pickup, removal deadlines, eligibility and any deposit requirements are set by the official listing. The published minimum bid is not a buy-now price.
Your own three-wheeled tuk-tuk.
EXPORT ONLY: domestic use is restricted. Review the lot-specific export requirements before registering. The $10 amount is an opening bid, not a purchase price or valuation. Buyer arranges shipping. Registration closes at 11 am Eastern on September 16; new accounts need approval, which can take one business day. No buyer premium. Inspect the official lot description and terms for condition, quantities, pickup deadlines and restrictions.
A historic T-39A from an Army aviation museum.
U.S. citizenship required. Buyer documentation required. Inspect condition and the sale terms before bidding. Buyer pickup, removal deadlines, eligibility and any deposit requirements are set by the official listing. The published minimum bid is not a buy-now price.
A seized boat with twin 450-horsepower outboards.
Bidding takes place in person; the vessel cannot be bought before the auction. The $100 amount is a published starting bid, not an expected sale price. Highest bid requires court confirmation. At least 20% earnest money is due at the sale by certified check or money order; the remaining balance is due within 48 hours. Inspect the vessel and the court order before bidding.
A retired 1974 fire truck.
Inspect condition and the sale terms before bidding. Buyer pickup, removal deadlines, eligibility and any deposit requirements are set by the official listing. The published minimum bid is not a buy-now price.
An auction lot of radiation detectors.
U.S. citizenship required. Buyer documentation required. Inspect condition and the sale terms before bidding. Buyer pickup, removal deadlines, eligibility and any deposit requirements are set by the official listing. The published minimum bid is not a buy-now price.
An entire lot of gambling machines.
EXPORT ONLY: domestic use is restricted. Review the lot-specific export requirements before registering. The $10 amount is an opening bid, not a purchase price or valuation. Buyer arranges shipping. Registration closes at 11 am Eastern on September 16; new accounts need approval, which can take one business day. No buyer premium. Inspect the official lot description and terms for condition, quantities, pickup deadlines and restrictions.
Combat shelters, sold as surplus.
Inspect condition and the sale terms before bidding. Buyer pickup, removal deadlines, eligibility and any deposit requirements are set by the official listing. The published minimum bid is not a buy-now price.
The food-trailer dream, at auction.
EXPORT ONLY: domestic use is restricted. Review the lot-specific export requirements before registering. The $10 amount is an opening bid, not a purchase price or valuation. Buyer arranges shipping. Registration closes at 11 am Eastern on September 16; new accounts need approval, which can take one business day. No buyer premium. Inspect the official lot description and terms for condition, quantities, pickup deadlines and restrictions.
A Patato conga drum.
Inspect condition and the sale terms before bidding. Buyer pickup, removal deadlines, eligibility and any deposit requirements are set by the official listing. The published minimum bid is not a buy-now price.
An entire grain bin.
Reserve price applies; a high bid may not win. Inspect condition and the sale terms before bidding. Buyer pickup, removal deadlines, eligibility and any deposit requirements are set by the official listing. The published minimum bid is not a buy-now price.
A Skydio X-10 drone.
Reserve price applies; a high bid may not win. Inspect condition and the sale terms before bidding. Buyer pickup, removal deadlines, eligibility and any deposit requirements are set by the official listing. The published minimum bid is not a buy-now price.
Two vending machines.
Inspect condition and the sale terms before bidding. Buyer pickup, removal deadlines, eligibility and any deposit requirements are set by the official listing. The published minimum bid is not a buy-now price.
A microscope made for eye surgery.
U.S. citizenship required. Buyer documentation required. Reserve price applies; a high bid may not win. Inspect condition and the sale terms before bidding. Buyer pickup, removal deadlines, eligibility and any deposit requirements are set by the official listing. The published minimum bid is not a buy-now price.
Robots that delivered medication.
U.S. citizenship required. Buyer documentation required. Reserve price applies; a high bid may not win. Inspect condition and the sale terms before bidding. Buyer pickup, removal deadlines, eligibility and any deposit requirements are set by the official listing. The published minimum bid is not a buy-now price.
A lab centrifuge for the exceptionally curious.
U.S. citizenship required. Inspect condition and the sale terms before bidding. Buyer pickup, removal deadlines, eligibility and any deposit requirements are set by the official listing. The published minimum bid is not a buy-now price.
Three golf carts in one lot.
Reserve price applies; a high bid may not win. Inspect condition and the sale terms before bidding. Buyer pickup, removal deadlines, eligibility and any deposit requirements are set by the official listing. The published minimum bid is not a buy-now price.