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Super Hot Helicopter Deal!

Stay Fly With This Black Hawk Tactical HelicopterBefore we explain how amazing this deal is, let us just explain one this. For sale today is a Sikorsky Uh-60A Black Hawk Medium Lift Utility Helicopter a.k.a Black Hawk Tactical Military Helicopter! Let that sink in for a bit…

How many people do you know that are willing and able to buy helicopters at their slightest whim?  Today, you are fortunate enough to be able to join the elite paradise helicopter owners club! The skies are yours for the taking! Clouds are but playful mists asking to dance with your helicopter blades. This is no drake and josh helicopter for children – this Black Hawk is proud to be included in the powerful class of military transport helicopters. With this nifty toy you can literally do anything! You can fly fast and low, or cruise at a snail’s pace up high in the sky. Want to throw a party in your luxurious Hamptons home this weekend? Why don’t you pull a “pimp my helicopter” and redo the inside of  your chopper with the must luxurious interior designs possible, and viola, you now have your very own luxury charter helicopter!  Perhaps you are looking for heavy lifting helicopters instead? No problem – this baby can haul an incredible 2,600 pounds (1,200 kg) of cargo internally or a massive 9,000 pounds (4,100 kg) of cargo externally by sling. Let’s put it this way: you can transport $410,000,000 in hundred dollar bills at once with this amazing tactical helicopter! As helicopters go, the is most likely the cheapest helicopter for sale today when it comes to the bottom line ultimate bang for your buck. 

 

Let’s get to the technicalities now: 

The UH-60 features four-blade main and tail rotors, and is powered by two General Electric T700 turboshaft engines. The main rotor is fully articulated and has elastomeric bearings in the rotor head. The tail rotor is canted and features a rigid crossbeam. The helicopter has a long, low profile shape to meet the Army’s requirement for transporting aboard a C-130 Hercules, with some dis-assembly. It can carry 11 troops with equipment, lift 2,600 pounds (1,200 kg) of cargo internally or 9,000 pounds (4,100 kg) of cargo externally by sling.

The Black Hawk helicopter series can perform a wide array of missions, including the tactical transport of troops, electronic warfare, and aeromedical evacuation. A VIP version known as the VH-60N is used to transport important government officials (e.g., Congress, Executive departments) with the helicopter’s call sign of “Marine One” when transporting the President of the United States. In air assault operations, it can move a squad of 11 combat troops or re-position a 105 mm M119 howitzer with 30 rounds ammunition, and a four-man crew in a single lift. The Black Hawk is equipped with advanced avionics and electronics for increased survivability and capability, such as the Global Positioning System.

 

This excellent army helicopter is bidding at just $200,000! That’s peanuts compared to the average $8,000,000 price tag on a new helicopter! This auction ends on the second of September, at 10 AM Central Time. As of the time of this post, there remain but 4 Days and 22 Hours until you are the proud owner of a hot, hot, hot helicopter!For any further information, simply click here to subscribe to www.governmentauctions.org for your FREE 3 day trial today!

Government Surplus Auction Guide

Government Surplus Auction Guide

Government Surplus Auction Guide

Hey there! We heard that you want to know how a typical government auction works, and we would love to help you understand everything from beginning to end.Here’s a behind the scenes look at the government surplus auctions scene from our comprehensive experiences in the field as well as from an online government auctions websites perspective. 

There are two main categories of federal government auctions:

A) Seized Property Auctions:

This includes government seized car auctions, other seized auctions, seized auto auction, etc.

B) Surplus Property Auctions:

 This includes original property of the military surplus auction, state auctions like Wisconsin surplus auction, and other military surplus auctions.

Seized Property Auctions:

A) come about via

i. Criminal Seizures

Example: Drug trafficker’s home is raided, and his possessions are confiscated because they were purchased with money made from illegal activities.

ii. Tax Seizures

Example: IRS finds individual did not pay the required tax, and seizes the person’s possessions, (like cars, jewelry, and real estate) and sells them with the intent to sell them to satisfy outstanding tax liability. Sometimes these are even sold via online tax lien auctions!

iii. Customs Seizures

Example:  from companies that tried to smuggle merchandise into the country without paying import duties or declaring merchandise properly, or even from people that failed to declare their merchandise properly when returning from a foreign vacation.

All of the above is included as well as any other ill-gotten gains.

Example: Police seizures of stolen property, not claimed by rightful owner within the allotted time, so the property goes into a police seized auction.

Examplelocal sheriff’s sales of foreclosed real estate and other court ordered assets go into federal government auctions that specialize in government property auctions.

Surplus Property Auctions:

These are essentially US government auctions for goods or property that a particular government agency no longer needs or that have been become obsolete by government standards. This category includes state surplus auction sales as well.

Example: a particular state decides to sell its automobiles or other equipment which it no longer has any use for, and it decides to upgrade by selling its unwanted assets in a gov surplus auction.

Example: A state university sells furniture, sports equipment, scientific equipment, or medical supplies to make way for new ones by selling off their holdings in gov surplus auctions.

Example: the US military decides to sell its surplus equipment through a military surplus auction. In the case of the US army, any American military goods that have been classified as surplus are ones that fit the following criteria:

  • Surplus military goods may be becoming too old or obsolete for our military’s current use – like tents, sleeping bags, and clothing, all of which go through some wear and tear over time, and it is only a matter of time before the military deems the items unfit for official use.
  • Military technology advances have created a need to upgrade to current state of the art equipment that is better than the enemy’s equipment. That is to say, when you take a look at any of these items sold in public surplus auctions, you can see on the market that there have been new and upgraded versions created with modified technology that is a better fit for today’s military requirements. Instruments used in the field from the 1980s are very different from the ones the military uses today. They could be made from different materials, might be designed differently, and today are able to withstand colder and hotter temperatures. With all of the above in mind, we can understand the reasoning behind why military surplus goods items are such bargains online. The underlying reason for these amazing deals that you can find at any US government auction is that the military needs to keep our armed forces equipped, armed, and supplied with the most cutting edge military technology that is available today.

Now we understand the structure of the typical government liquidation auction.

Let’s discuss how it all works on your end.

In all these circumstances, the government agency involved (either directly, through online government auctions on government auction sites, or through a third party auctioneer) typically puts up the property at a public oral auction, and the general public is able to attend and bid on the seized or surplus items or property, and the goods go to the highest bidder.

While this works differently for various auctions the larger ones typically make a special list available for the public two to three weeks before the auction. This is a list of items is created by the government agency that will be conducting the sale or auction, and is put out in order to help bidders decide what they want to buy and how much they would like to spend.

There will usually be a one or two-day period several days before the auction during which one must register for the auction, and during which time one can (and should) inspect the merchandise that will be offered up for bid on the auction day.

When you register for the auction, you will typically get a large bidder number and an auction catalog that will list the items up for sale next to their ID numbers. Then, when you walk around the inspection area and physically look at and inspect the goods that will be up for bid, you will notice that they are marked with their ID numbers which you can then look up in the auction catalog.

Sometimes, however, inspection of a particular lot may be in another location altogether, (like some government customs auctions).

Several days later, at the time of the actual auction, the auctioneer will call out the ID number of the item being auctioned off (one-by one), and will give a short description of the item. At that time, the auctioneer will begin soliciting bids. This process will go on until the item is sold to the highest bidder, and then bidding begins on the next item.

For most merchandise or property, full payment will have to be made that day (or within several days) via cash or cashier’s check, and you will have to remove it from the promises yourself.

In the case of real estate or other very expensive items, there is usually a 10 to 20% deposit that will be required on the day of the auction, and you may have from several weeks to a month to pay the balance.

We hope that this guide has educated you on the various types of government surplus auctions, and how to take advantage of the great deals being offered, even if it your first time at the auction house! For any further information, and to view government surplus auctions near you,  simply click here to subscribe to www.governmentauctions.org for your FREE 3 day trial.

Chao!

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Buy Your New Car Police Auctions Way

police car auction police autoExperience the power – the glory – the splendor of driving a former police vehicle today! For sale in this police car auction is an excellent example of a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, with a classic white paint job. This awesome Chevy Tahoe comes loaded with four wheel drive and a powerful eight cylinder engine (V8) that will throw you back in your seat if you just hit the gas hard enough! We have seen vehicles of this class accomplish incredible feats – from hauling huge loads to plowing through several feet of snow as if there was nothing there. In fact, we have even once seen a 2008 chevy plow clean through a one and a half inch metal chain. The metal chain was ripped in half, and the chevy came out smooth as a baby’s bottom! Not only does this car haul everything, but this fully loaded 2009 Chevy Tahoe also comes  with features like Automatic Transmission, Air Conditioner, AM/FM Radio, CD player, Power Brakes, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Steering, as well as Power Windows. That is an INCREDIBLE amount of power at your very fingertips, and we have not yet mentioned the tremendous three hundred and twenty plus (320+) horsepower at approximately five thousand and two hundred rotations per minute (5200 rpm). This police car auction police auto also comes with Chevy Tahoe Anti Lock Brakes, as well as the safety of a cockpit stocked with fully surrounded airbags. Also offered in this police auction car is tilt steering, with a towing package built to haul whatever you are able to load up on your trailer! This police auction car is a former law enforcement vehicle, with some exterior and interior modifications as befits a geared up police vehicle. There is a possibility of some exterior rust, dents, scratches, and interior stains/damage that can be easily taken care of. There may be some small holes where equipment such as police lights was mounted. This auction car police auction vehicle might need some additional mechanical repairs as well as a quick rubdown to get rid of the police decal adhesive that remains on the paint. The ceiling and floor consoles have been removed to make this vehicle uber sleek on the inside. The battery does need a jump start – you could simply install a new battery to increase the reliability of this hardy and sturdy beast of a vehicle. With just one hundred and fifty thousand, one hundred and forty two (150,142) miles on it, this Chevy still has many years of hard work left in it. As police auto auctions go, this is one of the best deals out there today! The current bid on this amazing auction police auto is JUST FIFTY DOLLARS ($50), and although the reserve has not yet been met, this vehicle could sell for a just a few hundred or a few thousand dollars. This car is worth at least $16,344 on Kelly Blue Book so no matter what you buy it for, you are getting an excellent, amazing, and wonderful deal (that’s already three for one)! There are currently no bidders, so you would be the first (and hopefully last, so that you win) bidder on this police auction car. There are approximately five (5) days and six (6) hours left in this awesome auction. This auction closes on August Twelfth (8/12), at six PM (6 PM) Central Time. This auction police auto is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and will sell quick. Are you ready to put help other bidders eat your dust? Put the pedal to the metal and start bidding today! This car could be yours in under one week For any further information, simply click here to subscribe to www.governmentauctions.org for your FREE 3 day trial.

Startrac E-TR Treadmill: Feel The Burn!

treadmillWith winter in full effect and warmer weather soon to be on the way, now is the perfect time to get into the best shape of your life! Fortunately this next auction deal is here to help you. It’s for a Startrac E-TR Treadmill and it’s currently being held in El Paso, Texas. This user-friendly treadmill features a console and keypad, user-specific workout programs, a dedicated heart rate display, an accessory holder, a 5 horsepower AC motor, a 9″ step up height, and a user weight capacity of 500 pounds. It’s in very good condition with no stated defects. As of right now the current asking price for this treadmill is just $41 with 2 online bids placed. If you’d like to find more about this treadmill or other exercise equipment then all you have to do is click here in order to activate your 3 day free trial account!

 

2008 Dodge Charger: Built For Speed

chargerLooking for an American muscle car that’s not only fast but looks like a million bucks too? Well you’ve come to the right place, because now up for online auction is this 2008 Dodge Charger! This vehicle comes in a dark gold/bronze exterior color and fabric interior. It also features a 6 cylinder engine, automatic transmission, power windows, keyless entry, power steering/brakes, AM/FM/CD stereo, traction control, rear defrost, premium wheels and tires, and just over 65k miles. This vehicle is in overall great condition both inside and out with only some minor scuffs and scrapes. The current asking price for this vehicle is just $10,500 with 8 online bids already placed and just less than 24 hours left to bid. All potential bidders are strongly urged to preview this item in person prior to bidding. If you’d like to find out more about this online surplus auction then all you have to do is click here right now to activate your free trial!

 

2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer: Blaze Some New Trails

trailbalzerNext up on the auction block is a great deal on a very sweet ride. Now currently up for online auction is this 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV. This vehicle has a dark blue exterior, a grey fabric interior and comes standard with a 6 cylinder engine, automatic transmission, keyless entry, power windows, power steering, power brakes, power mirrors, cruise control, tilt steering,rear defrost, traction control, AM/FM/CD stereo, and just under 60k miles. It’s also in overall good shape with only some minor chips and scrapes along the rear bumper and right rear door. The current asking price for it is just $9,275 with 6 bids already placed, and less than 1 day and 11 minutes left to bid. We strongly suggest that you come in for a live preview prior to bidding. Click here right now if you’d like to learn more about this live auction!

 

41 Foot Long Seach and Rescue Boat: Search For Fish…and Find Them!

boatNext up for auction is a vessel formerly used by the United States Coast Guard that has recently been declared as surplus and is now available for online auction to the general public. This boat was previously used by the U.S. Coast Guard for Search and Rescue operations. The vessel measures 41 feet long and features two Cummins VT-903M diesel engines, an aluminum hull with main deck flush over the engines, a modified planing hull design, and the passenger compartment and pilot house are enclosed in a cabin of molded fiberglass-reinforced plastic over an end grain balsa core. Each engine has 340 horsepower, a 486.8 gallon fuel capacity, and a 300 nautical mile range at 18 knots. The current asking price for this vessel is $20,853 with 5 bids already placed and just 8 days, 3 hours, and 6 minutes remaining. If you’d like to learn more about this and other similar boat auctions, then simply click here now in order to activate your 3 day free trial account.

 

2006 Ford F150 Pickup: Get the Best of the Best

F150When it comes to reliable pickup truck companies, Ford is the undisputed king of all. Which is exactly why you need to check out this next auction for a 2006 Ford F150 pickup truck now currently up for online auctions. This 2 door vehicles comes standard with an 8 cylinder engine, automatic transmission, power steering, power windows, keyless entry, 4 wheel drive,  premium tires, AM/FM/CD stereo, leather interior, and just over 21k miles. The vehicle itself is in fantastic condition except for some light damage to the front right damage, which is why we strongly recommend all potential bidders some in for a live preview prior to the auction. The current asking price for this very sweet ride is just $7,299 with just 3 online bids placed and precisely 14 days, 23 hours, and 15 minutes left to bid. If you’d like to learn more about this upcoming live auction then simply click here right now before it’s too late!

 

1999 Lexus LS400: Luxuriously Classy

lexusLet’s kick this week’s auction deals off with this amazing deal on a 1999 Lexus LS400 that is now being auctioned off online but is currently being held in Honolulu, Hawaii. It comes in a silver exterior and features a powerful V8 engine, automatic transmission, Ironman Imax tires, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo, all power (windows, locks, steering, brakes), leather seating, cruise control, and just over 132k miles. The vehicle itself is in very good condition with only some minor scuffs along the front and rear bumpers. Additionally, the auction winner must put down a deposit of $593, so keep that in mind before bidding. The current asking price for this vehicle is just $2,936 with no bids as of yet. This auction ends in precisely 8 days, 22 hours, and 38 minutes so click here right now to find out more about it.

 

 

1991 John Deere 2355 Tractor: Get The Job Done Quickly

2355Looking for a great deal on a tractor? Well you’ve come to the right place because now available for online bid is this 1991 John Deere 2355 Wheeled Tractor. It features a 7,000 GVWR, 4 cylinder (239 cubic in diesel) engine, 4×2, 8 speed manual transmission, an enclosed cab and an hour meter that reads 2,656 hours of usage. Additional amenities of this tractor include air conditioning, sound guard, inside rearview mirror, heat, wipers, lights, turn signals, hazard lights, 3 point hitch, swing draw bar, and SMV tool box. Aesthetically this tractor looks good however it does have a mechanical issue with the hydraulics which causes fluids to leak. Because of this, we highly encourage an inspection of the item. The current asking price for it is just $7,328 with 15 bids already placed and just 12 hours left to bid. Click here now to find out more about it!