GovDeals Auctions: Live Listings Nationwide (2026)

24781 active GovDeals listings across the U.S. right now.

GovDeals is the largest marketplace for state and local government surplus in the U.S. - owned by Liquidity Services (NASDAQ: LQDT). Sellers include cities, counties, school districts, transit agencies, and statewide departments. The platform charges a tiered buyer's premium that scales with bid size, and a 30+ day probation for first-time buyers caps purchases at $1,000. Every listing links back to bid on govdeals.com - GovAuctions doesn't sit between you and the seller.Last updated: 2026-08-16

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What GovDeals Categories Sell For at Auction

Median winning bids from 93,478 completed government auction sales in the last year, for the categories GovDeals carries.

CategoryMedianSales
Vehicles$2,05041,121
Electronics$8124,121
Furniture$1315,427
Tools$10010,004
Jewelry$1012,197
Real Estate$3,225608

Market-wide sold prices across every government auction platform we track, not GovDeals alone - use them as a valuation benchmark before you bid. The typical range is the middle 50% of sales (25th to 75th percentile).

Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index, built from completed sales on official U.S. government auction platforms. Free to cite with attribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many GovDeals auctions are live right now?
There are 24781 active GovDeals listings across the U.S. right now, spread across 50 states. The count refreshes twice daily from govdeals.com.
Is GovDeals legit?
Yes. GovDeals (govdeals.com) is the official platform for state and local government surplus. GovDeals is the largest marketplace for state and local government surplus in the U.S. - owned by Liquidity Services (NASDAQ: LQDT). Sellers include cities, counties, school districts, transit agencies, and statewide departments. The platform charges a tiered buyer's premium that scales with bid size, and a 30+ day probation for first-time buyers caps purchases at $1,000. GovAuctions indexes GovDeals listings into one searchable feed - bidding happens on govdeals.com.
Does GovDeals charge a buyer's premium?
Tiered buyer's premium 7.5–12.5% (median ~10%). Always confirm the exact premium on the listing itself, since some sellers set their own.
How do I buy from GovDeals?
Find a listing here or on govdeals.com, register a bidder account on govdeals.com, and place your bid there - GovAuctions never sits between you and the seller. Most items require in-person pickup at the seller's location within 5-10 business days, though a meaningful minority of sellers ship. Check the listing for shipping options, and factor in travel or freight before you bid.