What federal agencies run auctions in Washington state?

The General Services Administration (GSA) handles most federal surplus through regional offices. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) auctions equipment from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The IRS sells seized property, and the US Marshals Service auctions forfeited assets. These agencies use multiple platforms including GSA Auctions, GovPlanet, and GovDeals to reach buyers across Washington.

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What surplus sells for in Washington

Median winning bid from 1,670 completed sales in Washington over the last year. Only items with at least five sales are shown.

Item	Median	Typical range	Sales
Silver Coins	$40	$11–$65	269
Excavator	$160	$13–$210	117
iPad	$19	$10–$31	88
Trailer	$1,950	$500–$3,913	79
Bicycle	$40	$22–$61	63
Tractor	$1,025	$138–$3,250	55
iPhone	$74	$50–$290	45
Projector	$20	$14–$22	45

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

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Washington state hosts regular surplus auctions from multiple federal agencies and platforms, offering office furniture. Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma and the Port of Seattle generate significant auction inventory from military and federal operations. Categories like vehicles, industrial equipment, and electronics consistently attract bidders across the state, while smaller auctions feature office supplies and IT gear from various federal offices in Seattle, Spokane, and Olympia.

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How do Washington state and local government auctions work?

Washington cities and counties use platforms like PublicSurplus and Municibid to sell surplus equipment, vehicles, and real estate. Each municipality sets its own terms and bid deadlines. Most require registration to bid, and winning bidders typically arrange pickup within 5-10 business days. Rules vary by agency, so check the specific auction listing for payment methods and pickup windows.

What items are most commonly auctioned in Washington?

Vehicles are consistently popular, including police cars, fire trucks, and maintenance vehicles from state and local agencies. Industrial equipment from Port of Seattle operations and military bases attracts commercial buyers. Office equipment, computers, and furniture from federal offices appear regularly. Less predictably, real property and heavy construction equipment show up when agencies conduct major asset liquidations.

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2020 Toyota 8FGU32 forklift

2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 RWD Extended Passenger Van (ID# 47932) (PRT) (26-2637) 11700

2017 Ford F450 4x4 Dump Bed (ID#12614) (26-2644) 405

1998 Ford Explorer 4x4 (ID#12612) (26-2764) 22406

Mobile Home 3BR 2BA - 222 Salmon, Clallam Bay, WA

2019 Freightliner Dump Truck (ID#12611) (26-2394) 405

Pallet of Laptops, Monitors, & Server (ID# 47950) (J07-2R) (26-2591-1) 84402

Miscellaneous Folding Knives Lot ~100 Units (ID# 47948) (TSA #2) (NO UPC)

2004 Ford F-250 SD

2006 John Deere 750J LT dozer

2002 Caterpillar GP40K forklift

Single Family 3BR 1BA - 20 Elm Street N, Omak, WA

Sorting Cases Various (Lot of 15) (14 metal, 1 Wooden) (or for scrap metal)

Rigid Reciprocating Saw

2012 Cat 2P5000 4500 lb Pneumatic Tire Forklift

1996 Freightliner FL70 Dump Truck

2008 Great Dane 28' S/A Dry Van Trailer

(Ephrata, WA) 2017 Ford F550 4x4 Crew-Cab Chassis Runs & Moves

(Woodinville, WA) 2017 Chevrolet Express G3500 Van Body Truck Runs & Moves

(Spokane, WA) Versalift TEL29N-03, Telescopic Non-Insulated Bucket Truck mounted behind cab on 2016

2021 Atosa Self Contained Two Glass Door Cooler

2021 Atosa Self Contained Two Glass Door Cooler

2021 Atosa Self Contained Two Glass Door Cooler

Mixed Lot of Utility Knives ~80 Units (ID# 47949) (TSA #2) (NO UPC)

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2020 Toyota 8FGU32 forklift

2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 RWD Extended Passenger Van (ID# 47932) (PRT) (26-2637) 11700

2017 Ford F450 4x4 Dump Bed (ID#12614) (26-2644) 405

1998 Ford Explorer 4x4 (ID#12612) (26-2764) 22406

Mobile Home 3BR 2BA - 222 Salmon, Clallam Bay, WA

2019 Freightliner Dump Truck (ID#12611) (26-2394) 405

Pallet of Laptops, Monitors, & Server (ID# 47950) (J07-2R) (26-2591-1) 84402

Miscellaneous Folding Knives Lot ~100 Units (ID# 47948) (TSA #2) (NO UPC)

2004 Ford F-250 SD

2006 John Deere 750J LT dozer

2002 Caterpillar GP40K forklift

Single Family 3BR 1BA - 20 Elm Street N, Omak, WA

Sorting Cases Various (Lot of 15) (14 metal, 1 Wooden) (or for scrap metal)

Rigid Reciprocating Saw

2012 Cat 2P5000 4500 lb Pneumatic Tire Forklift

1996 Freightliner FL70 Dump Truck

2008 Great Dane 28' S/A Dry Van Trailer

(Ephrata, WA) 2017 Ford F550 4x4 Crew-Cab Chassis Runs & Moves

(Woodinville, WA) 2017 Chevrolet Express G3500 Van Body Truck Runs & Moves

(Spokane, WA) Versalift TEL29N-03, Telescopic Non-Insulated Bucket Truck mounted behind cab on 2016

2021 Atosa Self Contained Two Glass Door Cooler

2021 Atosa Self Contained Two Glass Door Cooler

2021 Atosa Self Contained Two Glass Door Cooler

Mixed Lot of Utility Knives ~80 Units (ID# 47949) (TSA #2) (NO UPC)