What kinds of items show up in the 'Other' category for Ohio government auctions?

The other category typically includes items that don't fit standard classifications like office equipment, specialty tools, industrial parts, furniture, educational supplies, or miscellaneous goods from state and federal agencies. Ohio auctions pull from sources like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, GovPlanet, and PublicSurplus, so you might find anything from storage containers to scientific instruments to used office supplies depending on what agencies are clearing inventory.

Ohio General Surplus at Government Auction

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See what these items sold for: general surplus sold prices in Ohio.

active auctions…

Other Categories in Ohio

Heavy Equipment2,148

Vehicles1,974

Tools & Industrial472

Real Estate256

Electronics255

Office Furniture181

Apparel & Accessories99

Medical & Scientific42

Appliances & Household26

Toys, Games & Media24

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All auctions in Ohio All general surplus auctions

What general surplus sells for in Ohio

Median winning bid from 49 completed general surplus sales in Ohio over the last year. Only items with at least five sales are shown.

Item	Median	Typical range	Sales
Silver Coins	$13	$5–$80	14
Chainsaw	$12	$2–$69	8
String Trimmer	$13	$2–$25	8
Musical Instrument	$60	$33–$152	7
Police Vehicle	$153	$40–$281	6
Semi Truck	$2,175	$763–$3,025	6

Winning bids only, excluding lots that closed with no bidder. Hammer price before any buyer's premium or tax.

Ohio hosts a steady stream of government surplus auctions through multiple platforms, making it a reliable source for miscellaneous items from state agencies, federal offices, and local municipalities. The state's mix of industrial regions, state offices, and federal facilities means auctions regularly include diverse equipment and goods that don't fit standard categories. If you're looking for hard-to-classify items or specialty goods, Ohio's 213 active other auctions provide consistent inventory to search through.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Ohio agencies sell the most items through government auctions?

Ohio government auctions include surplus from state agencies, federal installations, local municipalities, and educational institutions across the state. Depending on the time period, you'll see inventory from departments of transportation, public works, schools, universities, and various federal offices. The mix changes regularly as different agencies conduct surplus sales.

How do I find and bid on other items in Ohio government auctions?

Bidprowl aggregates listings from all major government auction platforms including GSA Auctions, GovDeals, GovPlanet, and PublicSurplus. You can browse the Ohio other auctions category to see all 213 active listings. Once you find an item you want, you'll typically register directly with that auction platform and place your bid. Each platform has its own registration and bidding process, so review their rules before you bid.

Ohio General Surplus at Government Auction

See what these items sold for: general surplus sold prices in Ohio.

1,055 active general surplus auctions in Ohio right now.

Deal

Arm Curls

$25

Cybex Arm Curls: Intended for bicep development. Average condition. Sold AS IS/WHERE IS. ***********************************************************...

Canton, OHGovDeals

9d 4h

Deal

Calf Raise Machine

$20

Cybex Calf Raise Machine: Intended for lower body development. Average to good condition, but it is missing the weight stack pin. Sold AS IS/WHERE I...

Canton, OHGovDeals

9d 4h

Deal

Chest Press

$25

Cybex Chest Press: Intended for upper body development. Good condition. Sold AS IS/WHERE IS. ******************************************************...

Canton, OHGovDeals

9d 4h

1 bid

Banner Brackets - Start Bid $1.00 Public Works 815 E. Poe Rd. 419-409-0087

146 Obsolete Banner Brackets for Street Poles and 7 Bigger Banner Brackets. Start Bid $1.00. Located Public Works 815 E. Poe Rd. 419-409-0087.

Salvage/damaged lot of obsolete banner brackets

Bowling Green, OHGovDeals

9d 20h

Steel I Beams from Electric Substation - Start Bid $300.00 Public Works 815 E. Poe 419-409-0087

$300

Steel I Beams from Electric Substation. Start Bid $300.00. Public Works 815 E. Poe Rd. 419-409-0087

Bowling Green, OHGovDeals

9d 20h

Trotter Abdominal Crunch Machine

$10

Working condition Asset 100916

Marked salvage/damaged, condition unclear

Lodi, OHGovDeals

Life Fitness Commercial 95XI Asset Tag 6897

$10

Life Fitness Commercial 95Xi, the display does not work.

Display does not work, salvage/damaged condition

Lodi, OHGovDeals

World Map

$10

The Round World Laminated World Geography Map features continents, countries, states capitals, fun facts, statistics and other information concerning...

Salvage/damaged condition noted in listing

Toledo, OHGovDeals

8d 23h

Deal

Enclosed Cart

$15

Looking for a rolling cart for Equipment in your Workplace or Home Garage? Check out this ruggedly built unit. Designed with a locking cabinet (Keys...

Toledo, OHGovDeals

8d 23h

Deal

Powered Table

$15

Looking for Project Table? This little table may be just what you need. At 48" L x 19.75" D x 29" H, the table is perfect for crafting, modeling, gam...

Toledo, OHGovDeals

8d 23h

Love Seat & End Table

$35

Grab this matching Love Seat and End Table for your Home, Break Room or Waiting Area. Ruggedly built, yet still comfy. Used in a University Setting a...

Toledo, OHGovDeals

8d 23h

Deal

High TopTables/Used for an Internal Customer

$12

Looking for a High-Top Table for Work or Home. This gem could be used in an office, break room or your breakfast nook. The dimensions for this beaut...

Toledo, OHGovDeals

8d 23h

Deal

Used Glass Top Console (S2)

Used glass top console in fair condition. The dimensions are 48in x 17in x 28in. Columbus State Community College Warehouse 278 E. Spring Street Colu...

Salvage/damaged glass top console, fair condition

Columbus, OHGovDeals

5d 22h

Deal

2 Used Short Round Pedestal Tables

These tables are in fair condition. They are 17 inches tall and the top has a 30-inch diameter. This is not a duplicate posting it is a second set of...

Salvage/damaged tables, fair condition noted

Columbus, OHGovDeals

5d 21h

2 Square Cafe Bistro Tables

$10

Dimensions: Width: 24 inches Height: 28 inches Depth: 30 inches Features: Quantity: 2 matching pedestal tables Dark resin/laminate tabletop surf...

Salvage/damaged condition, sold as-is

Cleveland, OHGovDeals

12d 17h

Deal

2 Used Orange Benches

These benches are in fair condition. They have stains but no tears. Columbus State Community College Warehouse 278 E. Spring Street Columbus Ohio. 43...

Salvage/damaged condition, stains present

Columbus, OHGovDeals

5d 20h

Hot Dog Bun Warmer

$10

Commercial Hot Dog Bun Warmer, Model BW- 20, Volts 120 HZ 60, Amps 4.2, used , in fair working condition.

Salvage/damaged unit, fair working condition

Sharonville, OHGovDeals

12d 19h

Deal

Used Orange Sectional couch (S2)

Used orange sectional couch in fair condition. This couch has stains but no visible tares. Columbus State Community College Warehouse 278 E. Spring S...

Salvage/Damaged status, stains noted, bring own removal equi

Columbus, OHGovDeals

5d 19h

Deal

Used Orange Sectional Couch (S2)

Used orange sectional couch in fair condition. This is a second unit and not a duplicate. Columbus State Community College Warehouse 278 E. Spring St...

Salvage condition, fair state only

Columbus, OHGovDeals

5d 19h

Semi chassis/frame

$10

Scrap chassis. comes as seen in the pictures can assist with loading, pick up in Waynesburg

Scrap chassis, sold for parts only

Canton, OHGovDeals

2d 6h

Deal

18" x 72" folding table

$10

lot of 2 - 18" x 72" wooden folding table with metal frame and legs.

Oberlin, OHGovDeals

5d 2h

Mega Deal

Portable sink

120v worked when removed form service sold as is

Fremont, OHGovDeals

4d 1h

Deal

used casework

$10

removed from a school during renovations Lot 3 of 7

Tiffin, OHGovDeals

3d 1h

Deal

18" x 72" folding table

$10

lot of 2 - 18" x 72" wooden folding table with metal frame and legs.

Oberlin, OHGovDeals

5d 1h

View all 1,051 general surplus listings in Ohio

active auctions…

Other Categories in Ohio

Heavy Equipment2,148

Vehicles1,974

Tools & Industrial472

Real Estate256

Electronics255

Office Furniture181

Apparel & Accessories99

Medical & Scientific42

Appliances & Household26

Toys, Games & Media24

General Surplus in Nearby States

Michigan Indiana Kentucky West Virginia Pennsylvania

All auctions in Ohio All general surplus auctions

What general surplus sells for in Ohio

Median winning bid from 49 completed general surplus sales in Ohio over the last year. Only items with at least five sales are shown.

Item	Median	Typical range	Sales
Silver Coins	$13	$5–$80	14
Chainsaw	$12	$2–$69	8
String Trimmer	$13	$2–$25	8
Musical Instrument	$60	$33–$152	7
Police Vehicle	$153	$40–$281	6
Semi Truck	$2,175	$763–$3,025	6

Winning bids only, excluding lots that closed with no bidder. Hammer price before any buyer's premium or tax.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ohio General Surplus at Government Auction

Other Categories in Ohio

General Surplus in Nearby States

General Surplus in Other States

What general surplus sells for in Ohio

Which Ohio agencies sell the most items through government auctions?

How do I find and bid on other items in Ohio government auctions?