Government Surplus Auctions

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Create a Government Surplus Auction in a Day

Government surplus auctions offer a reliable, revenue-generating solution for federal, state, and local agencies to dispose of excess inventory and confiscated items. These auctions feature a wide array of vehicles, electronics, tools, furniture, and seized goods—all made available to the public through a competitive and transparent process.

Our auctions are typically online and bid at the item with smartphone on item inspection day, making it easy for the public to preview items on-site while bidding remotely from any device.

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💡 Government Surplus Auctions Make Sense

1. Steady Inventory Source

Agencies constantly cycle through assets—creating a consistent stream of surplus inventory ready for sale.

2. High Buyer Demand

Contractors, small businesses, and everyday citizens seek affordable equipment and vehicles, creating strong buyer turnout.

3. Revenue Retention for the Agency

With a 5% listing fee and a 12% buyer premium, agencies recover value from unused or outdated assets.

4. More Closings via Deal Working

Not every item sells first try—but Selling Lane’s deal working feature helps close 10% more bids after the auction ends.

🧰 Common Items Sold in Surplus Auctions

🚗 Municipal vehicles, trucks, and utility vans
🪑 Office furniture and IT equipment
🧰 Tools, mowers, and maintenance gear
🖥️ Electronics and surveillance equipment
🛑 Seized property and miscellaneous assets

🧩 Example: Fleet Surplus Series

Case Study: Monthly Auctions That Drive Returns

Frequency: Monthly
Avg Lots per Auction: 125
Avg Sale Price per Lot: $480
Buyer Fee (12%): ~$58 per item
Listing Fee (5%): ~$24 per item
Annual Gross Sales: $720,000
Buyer Fees Collected: $86,400
Listing Fees Collected: $36,000
Deal Working Recovery: $25,000
Platform Subscription: $9,996/year

public works and IT departments recovered thousands in equipment sales monthly, using Selling Lane’s mobile platform to connect with small businesses, recyclers, and resellers. With structured reports and deal working tools, they boosted sell-through and simplified disposal workflows.

📈 Transparent Profits with Audit-Ready Reporting

Government auctions require accountability and efficiency. Selling Lane provides live reports, bidder logs, CSV exports, and a user-friendly CRM—all while maximizing sales outcomes.

Annual Financial Summary

Gross Sales: $720,000
Buyer Fees (12%): $86,400
Listing Fees (5%): $36,000
Deal Working Bonus Sales: $25,000
Total Revenue via Platform: $147,400
Software Cost: $9,996
Net Platform Return: $137,404
ROI: Over 13x annual return

🏁 The Bottom Line

Selling Lane helps public agencies liquidate surplus items securely, transparently, and profitably. Whether you're clearing fleet vehicles or surplus laptops, our platform ensures smooth bidding, strong buyer engagement, and post-auction closure.

📣 Ready to modernize your surplus program? Start your government surplus auction today and streamline your agency’s revenue recovery.

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