Kentucky Public Surplus Listings (2026)
126 active Public Surplus listings in Kentucky right now.
Want every Kentucky auction, not just Public Surplus? Kentucky government & state surplus auctions covers all platforms at once.
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 Kentucky (KY); every one links back to bid on publicsurplus.com.Last updated: 2026-08-21
Search all 126 Public Surplus listings in Kentucky
Filter by category, price, and when the auction ends
2016 Ford F-150
Lexington, KY · 3 bids
101,131 mi4x4
2014 Ford F150
Lexington, KY · 2 bids
62,012 mi
2014 Ford Transit Connect
Lexington, KY · 1 bid
50,701 mi4 cyl
2015 Ford Taurus
Lexington, KY · 1 bid
102,668 mi
1990 Cushman Truckster
Lexington, KY · 1 bid
2,638 mi
2011 Toro Zero Turn Mower
Lexington, KY · 1 bid
29 HP
Seon TrooperTL4
Burlington, KY
Portable Radio SL 7580E Lot of 3
Burlington, KY
Radio Model XPR 4580 Lot of 2
Burlington, KY
Portable XPR 6580 Lot of 5
Burlington, KY
Radio Model XPR 5380 Lot of 5
Burlington, KY
Radio Model XPR 4380 Lot of 6
Burlington, KY
Public Surplus Kentucky Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Kentucky
Median winning bids from 738 completed Kentucky auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Public Surplus alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| trailer | $2,050 | 59 |
| Ford Explorer | $3,383 | 43 |
| Dodge Charger | $3,113 | 42 |
| Leatherman | $51 | 39 |
| Ford F-150 | $2,325 | 33 |
| desk | $13 | 32 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Kentucky. 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 Kentucky?
- There are 126 active Public Surplus listings in Kentucky 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 Kentucky items if I don't live in Kentucky?
- 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 Kentucky, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.