South Carolina Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
478 active government auctions in South Carolina right now, listed by 68 named SC sellers across 9 official platforms. Most of it sits in Columbia and Florence (32 SC cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 214 lots.
Government surplus in South Carolina carries a median winning bid of $2,068 (typical range $310–$6,300), from 3,494 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Service Truck
Easley, SC · 24 bids
149,400 miV8
2016 RAM 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab 2WD 4-DR 3.6L V6
West Columbia, SC · 19 bids
2021 Dodge Charger Police RWD 4-DR 5.7L V8
West Columbia, SC · 18 bids
2016 Ford F-250 SD
Spartanburg, SC · 17 bids
V8
2019 Ford F-250 SD XL SuperCab Long Bed 2WD
Easley, SC · 16 bids
252,000 miV8
2013 Ford F-350 SD XL Crew Cab 2WD 4-DR 6.2L V8
Columbia, SC · 15 bids
2004 CAT 420D/IT Backhoe
Conway, SC · 13 bids
Diesel4x4
2021 Dodge Charger Police RWD 4-DR 5.7L V8
West Columbia, SC · 11 bids
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2WD 2-DR 6.0L V8
Columbia, SC · 11 bids
1996 Link Belt Crane
Columbia, SC · 10 bids
2016 Ford F-250 SD
Columbia, SC · 10 bids
DieselV8
2021 Dodge Charger Police RWD 4-DR 5.7L V8
West Columbia, SC · 9 bids
Who's Selling in South Carolina Right Now
The 478 active South Carolina lots come from 68 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- State of South Carolina - 82 active listings
- Sumter Utilities Inc - 36 active listings
- GSA Fleet — U.S. General Services Administration - 33 active listings
- Public Surplus - 23 active listings
- School District 5 of Lexington and Richland Counties, SC - 21 active listings
- Aiken County Public School District, SC - 18 active listings
- Spartanburg - City of, SC - 16 active listings
- Greenville County School District, SC - 16 active listings
Seller names come from the source platform and change as lots sell, so this list moves week to week.
What Government Surplus Sold For in South Carolina
Median winning bids from 3,414 completed government auction sales in South Carolina, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $4,300 | 2,082 |
| Electronics | $217 | 448 |
| Office furniture | $26 | 304 |
| Tools & industrial | $360 | 243 |
| Heavy equipment | $2,960 | 237 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $253 | 61 |
| Military surplus | $122 | 39 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in South Carolina. Click any category for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
South Carolina Sold Prices by Item
The most-sold items at South Carolina government auctions, with the median winning bid for each.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | $9,403 | 202 |
| Dodge Charger | $2,730 | 120 |
| Ford F-150 | $3,280 | 112 |
| Ford Explorer | $3,150 | 108 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $5,463 | 108 |
| Trailer | $708 | 96 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | $5,258 | 85 |
| Dodge Charger Pursuit | $5,470 | 79 |
| Ford F-250 | $4,075 | 72 |
| Dodge Caravan | $7,700 | 66 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in South Carolina. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
Whether you're searching for South Carolina gov auctions, State of South Carolina surplus, South Carolina state auctions, or government auto auctions in South Carolina, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and SC state and local agencies into one feed. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform. Searching outside South Carolina? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-10-19
South Carolina Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Jewelry, Furniture.
Auctions Near You in South Carolina
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Columbia lot and a Summerville lot are the same search but not the same drive. This page sorts by how far the pickup location is from you:
Top Cities for South Carolina Auctions
Auctions by County in South Carolina
Surplus is pickup-only, so the county a lot sits in usually decides whether it is worth bidding on. Each page below shows what that county's agencies have live now and what their past lots actually sold for.
Where South Carolina Auctions Come From
Government surplus in South Carolina is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:
- GovDeals in South Carolina - 307 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in South Carolina - 69 active listings
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in South Carolina - 33 active listings
- Public Surplus in South Carolina - 28 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 14 active listings in South Carolina
- Fannie Mae HomePath - 12 active listings in South Carolina
- Purple Wave - 8 active listings in South Carolina
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 5 active listings in South Carolina
- GSA Auctions - 2 active listings in South Carolina
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in South Carolina?
- Government surplus auctions in South Carolina are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals, Public Surplus, and the State of South Carolina's own surplus platform. Right now the 478 open South Carolina lots come from GovDeals (307), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (69), GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales (33), Public Surplus (28), and 5 other official platforms. GovAuctions aggregates them into one free, searchable feed, and you bid on the original platform.
- What can I buy at government auctions in South Carolina?
- Government auctions in South Carolina offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in SC. The open South Carolina lots break down as vehicles (214), other (62), equipment (47), tools (41), electronics (37). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
- Which cities in South Carolina have the most government auctions?
- Surplus is collected in person, so the pickup city usually decides whether a lot is worth bidding on. The busiest South Carolina pickup locations right now are Columbia (85), Florence (55), Spartanburg (23), Conway (20), Moncks Corner (19), with lots open in 27 more SC cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
- Are government auctions in South Carolina legit?
- Yes - every listing on this page links directly to an official government auction platform (GSA, HUD, GovDeals, Public Surplus). There are no bid packs, credits, or "pay to access" schemes. GovAuctions is a free search layer on top of these official platforms; you bid on the original site.
- Are government auctions in South Carolina open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in South Carolina are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.