Illinois GovDeals Listings (2026)

489 active GovDeals listings in Illinois 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 Illinois (IL); every one links back to bid on govdeals.com.Last updated: 2026-08-21

Search all 489 GovDeals listings in Illinois

What Surplus Actually Sells For in Illinois

Median winning bids from 727 completed Illinois auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not GovDeals alone.

ItemMedianSales
Ford Explorer$3,50398
box truck$3,64085
Ford F-250$4,20055
trailer$1,90043
dump truck$4,42030
Ford F-150$3,00629

Based on recent completed government auction sales in Illinois. 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 Illinois?
There are 489 active GovDeals listings in Illinois right now. 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.
Can I buy GovDeals Illinois items if I don't live in Illinois?
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 Illinois, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.