Iowa GovDeals Listings (2026)
439 active GovDeals listings in Iowa 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 Iowa (IA); every one links back to bid on govdeals.com.Last updated: 2026-08-22
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2017 Dodge Durango
West Des Moines, IA · 61 bids
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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
West Des Moines, IA · 51 bids
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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
West Des Moines, IA · 50 bids
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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
West Des Moines, IA · 47 bids
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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
West Des Moines, IA · 42 bids
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2021 Ford Explorer
West Des Moines, IA · 41 bids
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2020 Dodge Charger
West Des Moines, IA · 36 bids
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2020 Ford Escape
West Des Moines, IA · 35 bids
2019 Chevrolet Colorado
West Des Moines, IA · 34 bids
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2016 Ford Taurus
West Des Moines, IA · 31 bids
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2018 RAM 1500
West Des Moines, IA · 30 bids
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Chairs
Des Moines, IA · 29 bids
GovDeals Iowa Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Iowa
Median winning bids from 1,200 completed Iowa auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not GovDeals alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Latitude | $85 | 254 |
| Dell laptop | $100 | 128 |
| Dell OptiPlex | $140 | 95 |
| iPad | $47 | 36 |
| Apple iMac | $62 | 35 |
| projector | $32 | 33 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Iowa. 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 Iowa?
- There are 439 active GovDeals listings in Iowa 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 Iowa items if I don't live in Iowa?
- 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 Iowa, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.