Military Surplus Auctions Near Me
Military surplus moves through a handful of official channels, mainly GovPlanet and DLA Disposition Services, and almost all of it sells online. Pick your state to see what is currently listed within pickup distance. 791 lots are live right now. Bidding is online wherever you are, so distance only matters for collection. Use the ZIP-radius filter in search to catch lots just over a state line.
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What kind of military surplus actually comes up for auction?
Mostly rolling stock and support equipment: trucks, trailers, MRAPs and other armoured vehicles with the armour removed, generators, field kitchens, tents, and shop tools. Demilitarised means weapons systems are stripped before sale, so what reaches public auction is the vehicle or the gear, not the armament.
Can a civilian buy military surplus?
Yes, for the great majority of lots. Public sales on GovPlanet and DLA Disposition are open to anyone who registers. A minority of lots carry end-use restrictions or export controls and say so on the listing, and some require a trade licence to collect. Read the lot terms before bidding.
Do I have to collect it in person?
Usually yes. Most government auctions are pickup-only and removal is the buyer's responsibility. Freight on a vehicle or heavy equipment runs $400 to $3,500, so a lot 50 miles away often beats a cheaper one three states over. That is the real reason distance matters when bidding is online.