GovDeals Auctions: Live Listings Nationwide (2026)
25537 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: 2026-10-15
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2021 Toro Groundsmaster 3200 Diesel 2-WD 72" Deck LOW HOURS
Rutherfordton, NC · 102 bids
532 hrs
2011 Ford Crown Victoria
Hopkinsville, KY · 99 bids
113,658 miV8
2015 CATERPILLAR 416E F.E.L. BACKHOE LOADER
Mobile, AL · 96 bids
Diesel89 HP
2022 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility AWD
Tucson, AZ · 91 bids
96,948 miV6
1990 Chevrolet C/K 1500
Athens, GA · 88 bids
V8
26-foot 2017 Thunder Jet Alexis with Dual Supercharged Verado 175hp engines at only 20 hours.
Fairchild, WA · 86 bids
2022 Ducati Panigale V2
Willoughby, OH · 83 bids
2020 Vermeer HG6000 Horizontal Grinder -LOW HOURS
Ashley, IN · 82 bids
589 hrsDiesel
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Mini-Van (ID# 48170) (FTL) (26-2960) 11700
Tumwater, WA · 82 bids
V6
Multiple spools of copper wire
New Philadelphia, OH · 81 bids
2017 Honda Civic
Centerville, TN · 80 bids
105,734 mi
2019 KTM 300 XC-W SIX DAYS TPI
Port Angeles, WA · 76 bids
GovDeals Auctions by Category
What GovDeals Categories Sell For at Auction
Median winning bids from 161,330 completed government auction sales in the last year, for the categories GovDeals carries.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $2,521 | 63,468 |
| Electronics | $90 | 40,633 |
| Furniture | $14 | 25,223 |
| Tools | $112 | 17,185 |
| Jewelry | $111 | 4,636 |
| Equipment | $1,635 | 10,185 |
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.
GovDeals Auctions by State
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many GovDeals auctions are live right now?
- There are 25537 active GovDeals listings across the U.S. right now, spread across 49 states. The count refreshes with new listings every 30 minutes 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.