Ohio Public Surplus Listings (2026)

59 active Public Surplus listings in Ohio 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 Ohio (OH); every one links back to bid on publicsurplus.com.Last updated: 2026-08-21

Search all 59 Public Surplus listings in Ohio

What Surplus Actually Sells For in Ohio

Median winning bids from 3,189 completed Ohio auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Public Surplus alone.

ItemMedianSales
sedan$4,450245
Ford Explorer$2,175142
trailer$1,446130
Dodge Charger$4,095127
Ford Fusion$4,615117
Ford F-350$3,949104

Based on recent completed government auction sales in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
There are 59 active Public Surplus listings in Ohio 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 Ohio items if I don't live in Ohio?
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 Ohio, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.