California GovDeals Listings (2026)

2142 active GovDeals listings in California right now.

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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. This page tracks its live listings in California (CA); every one links back to bid on govdeals.com.Last updated: 2026-10-06

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What Surplus Actually Sells For in California

Median winning bids from 4,231 completed California auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not GovDeals alone.

ItemMedianSales
printer$13196
Ford Explorer$2,025189
trailer$726187
folding knives$375187
Dell laptop$65178
Dell Latitude$65161

Based on recent completed government auction sales in California. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.

Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many GovDeals listings are there in California?
There are 2142 active GovDeals listings in California right now. 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.
Can I buy GovDeals California items if I don't live in California?
Yes - most GovDeals listings are open to bidders nationwide. The catch is pickup: most items must be picked up in person at the seller's location in California, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.