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22 Whelen police light bars, 48" and 54" red & blue
$2,225
Current Bid
Bid history
since Sep 19$500+$1,725 (+345%)$2,225
What this bid actually costs
- Current bid
- $2,225
- Buyer's premium (12.5%)
- $278
- Sales tax (est. 6.9%)
- $173
- Est. all-in
- $2,676
Premium is this listing's published rate; tax is an estimate from the state's combined average. Pickup and title fees not included.
Market demand
Vehicles in Iowa sold in 70% of closed auctions this past year, with a median of 19 bids per lot.
From 479 completed sales in our archive.
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Item: 22 Whelen police light bars, 48" and 54" red & blue Pickup: Des Moines, IA 50314 Removal deadline: Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Loading help on site: please advise (assume none) Please quote pickup, any packing or crating, and transport.
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BidProwl Summary
You're looking at 22 Whelen police light bars, 14 units at 48 inches and 8 units at 54 inches, all reported working when pulled from service but listed as salvage or damaged. Law enforcement resellers and parts dealers buy these for refurb and resale to smaller departments or private security outfits looking for budget-friendly upgrades. Verify the actual working condition in person since the listing doesn't specify what damage exists, confirm all lens covers and mounting hardware are intact, and note this requires personal pickup within 48 hours of scheduling with zero seller assistance on loading or freight.
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Condition note: Salvage condition, pickup in person only
Description from GovDeals
22 total whelen lights bars. red and blues
14 of them are 48 in
8 of them are 54 inch.
All working when removed from service.
READ READ READ READ
Seller DOES NOT Ship, Label, Package, Load, Lift, Carry, Assist with equipment or Manpower.
Buyer is Soley responsible for all Loading, Lifting, packaging, etc.
Seller will not make any arrangements with shipping companies or recommend a shipper.
Seller Will Not print out labels, measure or weigh items. Do Not ask Seller to put labels on items or box items.
Buyer Must Pick up in Person or arrange for a third-party shipper.
Buyer if using a Third party to pick up the items. Buyer is required to provide a Release form from Gov Deals and provide a copy of their Driver’s License / State issued Identification with the release.
Seller reserves the right in case of Emergency to be closed to the public.
Pick up must be scheduled 48 hours in advance during normal weekly business hours.
Questions are only answered via Email only. Scheduling pick up must be made via Email Only.
Questions can only be answered during normal operating business hours.
To view the items, arrangements can be made for an onsite inspection. Persons willing to look at the items must request a date and time 48 hours in advance.
What do police vehicle lots actually sell for?
Retired patrol units, mostly Explorers, Chargers, and Tahoes, sold with decals removed and equipment holes in the dash. See real police vehicle hammer prices from the last 12 months, or narrow it to what they go for in Iowa.
Pickup information
Des Moines, IA 50314
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Condition: Salvage/Damaged
Contact the seller through GovDeals for pickup. Most sellers require removal within about 10 business days of payment.
Sold as-is where-is. You arrange and pay for pickup or transport.
Inspection terms▾
Inspections are by appointment only. Please contact the person listed to schedule an inspection or for any questions.
Removal terms▾
REMOVAL: Removal is by Appointment Only and all items must be removed within ten (10) business days from the time and date of issuance of the Buyer’s Certificate. Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance. READ READ READ READ Seller DOES NOT Ship, Label, Package, Load, Lift, Carry, Assist with equipment or Manpower. Buyer is Soley responsible for all Loading, Lifting, packaging, etc. Seller will not make any arrangements with shipping companies or recommend a shipper. Seller Will Not print out labels, measure or weigh items. Do Not ask Seller to put labels on items or box items. Buyer Must Pick up in Person or arrange for a third-party shipper. Buyer if using a Third party to pick up the items. Buyer is required to provide a Release form from Gov Deals and provide a copy of their Driver’s License / State issued Identification with the release. Seller reserves the right in case of Emergency to be closed to the public.
