Michigan Public Surplus Listings (2026)
123 active Public Surplus listings in Michigan 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 Michigan (MI); every one links back to bid on publicsurplus.com.Last updated: 2026-08-21
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Bookshelf Unit
Marquette, MI · 3 bids
Double Sided Shelf Unit
Marquette, MI · 2 bids
Wooden Shelf Unit
Marquette, MI · 2 bids
ANTIQUE VAULT FILING CABINET (1 unit)
Marquette, MI · 1 bid
ANTIQUE VAULT FILING CABINET (1 unit)
Marquette, MI · 1 bid
ANTIQUE VAULT FILING CABINET (1 unit)
Marquette, MI · 1 bid
ANTIQUE VAULT FILING CABINET (1 unit)
Marquette, MI · 1 bid
Kitchen Table and 4 Chairs
Marquette, MI · 1 bid
4 Kitchen Chairs
Marquette, MI · 1 bid
4 units
Coffee Table
Marquette, MI · 1 bid
Analog Audio Patch Panel
Marquette, MI
Analog Audio Patch Panel
Marquette, MI
Public Surplus Michigan Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Michigan
Median winning bids from 655 completed Michigan auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Public Surplus alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Precision | $280 | 77 |
| Dell Latitude | $98 | 59 |
| box truck | $3,262 | 55 |
| tool box | $14 | 40 |
| Dell OptiPlex | $105 | 31 |
| Ford Explorer | $3,700 | 29 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Michigan. 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 Michigan?
- There are 123 active Public Surplus listings in Michigan 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 Michigan items if I don't live in Michigan?
- 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 Michigan, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.