Connecticut Public Surplus Listings (2026)

22 active Public Surplus listings in Connecticut right now.

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Public Surplus serves smaller cities, counties, school districts, and volunteer fire departments. Inventory overlaps with GovDeals on roughly 5–15% of items but Public Surplus often runs lower buyer's premiums - some sellers absorb the premium entirely. The interface is more basic; search is less polished than GovDeals. This page tracks its live listings in Connecticut (CT); every one links back to bid on publicsurplus.com.Last updated: 2026-08-22

Search all 22 Public Surplus listings in Connecticut

What Surplus Actually Sells For in Connecticut

Median winning bids from 139 completed Connecticut auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Public Surplus alone.

ItemMedianSales
Ford Explorer$1,04042
Ford Taurus$1,69039
projector$1012
Chevrolet Silverado$2,15010
Ford Econoline$92510
trailer$1,3509

Based on recent completed government auction sales in Connecticut. 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 Public Surplus listings are there in Connecticut?
There are 22 active Public Surplus listings in Connecticut right now. The count refreshes twice daily from publicsurplus.com.
Is Public Surplus legit?
Yes. Public Surplus (publicsurplus.com) is the official platform for state and local government surplus. Public Surplus serves smaller cities, counties, school districts, and volunteer fire departments. Inventory overlaps with GovDeals on roughly 5–15% of items but Public Surplus often runs lower buyer's premiums - some sellers absorb the premium entirely. The interface is more basic; search is less polished than GovDeals. GovAuctions indexes Public Surplus listings into one searchable feed - bidding happens on publicsurplus.com.
Does Public Surplus charge a buyer's premium?
Buyer's premium 0–10%, set per seller (median ~7%). Always confirm the exact premium on the listing itself, since some sellers set their own.
Can I buy Public Surplus Connecticut items if I don't live in Connecticut?
Yes - most Public Surplus listings are open to bidders nationwide. The catch is pickup: most items must be picked up in person at the seller's location in Connecticut, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.

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