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2006 Ford F250 XL & 2004 Ford Taurus LX: Different Sizes; All Types of Practical

f250Let’s kick Tuesday’s auction deals off with this 2006 Ford F250 XL that’s now currently up for online auction. This Crew Car pickup truck has an insanely powerful 5.4 Liter V8 engine, automatic transmission, power windows and door locks, tilt steering, rear defrost, AM/FM/CD stereo, power brakes, A/C, and just over 65k miles. It also comes with a bed topper which will keep all of your cargo nice and dry. The vehicle itself is in good running shape with some minor wear and tear and the bed topper is in good shape with only a few minor dents. The current asking bid for this car is just $12,075 with less than 24 hours left to bid.

If you’re looking for an everyday type of car and the Ford doesn’t strike your fancy, then you should check out this other auction on a 2004 Ford Taurus LX. This four door sedan has a 3.0 liter 6 cylinder engine, automatic transmission, power brakes, power steering, power windows, AM/FM stereo with cassette deck, A/C, and just under taurlx70k miles. It’s in great running shape, but we’d still recommend a preview beforehand. The current price for it is just $2,879 with just over a day left to bid. To find out more about either of these vehicle auctions, simply click here to activate your 3 day free trial account.

 

 

2003 John Deere 737 Z-Trak Mower: Mow, Mow, Mow Your Lawn!

mowerNext up on the auction block is this 2003 John Deere 737 Z-Trak Mower. It sports a 54″ deck and aesthetically it’s in good condition, however the engine does not start. A couple of the tires are also flat and will need to be inflated. A preview of this item before placing a bid is highly recommended and an inspection is by appointment only. With the right tools and a little know-how, this mower can be up and running in no time! Why spend thousands of dollars on a new mower when you can get this one at a current price of just $425. This auction will be ending in 5 days, 5 hours, and 12 minutes so click here right now if you’d like to find out more about this online surplus property auction.

1989 Polaris Star 250 Snowmobile: Winter Is Coming!

polaris250With winter just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get your hands on a 1989 Polaris Star 250 Snowmobile at an insanely low price courtesy of U.S. Surplus online auctions. Currently being held in Clarkia, Idaho, this snowmobile is in good working condition and has no stated defects or issues. Why spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars on a new snowmobile when you could get this perfectly functioning one for a mere sliver of that price. This Polaris is ideal for hitting the snowy slopes and with a current price of just $40, this is a deal that simply can’t be beat! The winning bidder will be solely responsible for the snowmobile’s removal so all potential bidders should keep that in mind before bidding. This auction will be ending in exactly 3 days, click here right now before this amazing deal passes you by!

1989 Mayflower Travel Trailer: Still Looking For a FEMA Trailer?

west yellowstoneLet’s kick today’s auction deals off with an always popular item… travel trailers! Currently up for online bid is this 1989 Mayflower travel trailer (S/N: 39K115888). It measures 40 feet long by 8 feet wide and comes standard with amenities such as a refrigerator, furnace, air conditioning, range, and much more. Aesthetic the trailer is in fair condition with some siding damage, a broken window, and a missing toilet. The buyer will be fully responsible for the trailer’s removal (this includes packing and loading), and a thorough inspection is strongly urged. The current asking price for this trailer is just $400 with 4 bids already placed and only 2 days, 23 hours, and 18 minutes remaining. Click here now if you’d like to find out more or other want to learn about other travel trailers that are being sold as well!

 

Giant Lot of Miscellaneous Electronics and Recording Equipment: Become The Next Big Record Producer!

equipCalling all professional musicians and musical dabblers! Next up is an auction just for you! The auction consists of one giant lot of musical recording and electronic equipment. Just some of the items included in the sale are: One Presonus HP4 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier, One Presonus Monitoring Station Studio Control Center, One Focusrite Liquid Channel Equalizer QM03018, One Monitor Professional Reference PowerCenter w/plug, One JBL Professional 18″ Bi-Amplifier Monitor, One Mackie MCU PRO Universal Control Surface, One Behringer Eurolive 15″ PA Subwoofer, One Atlas Base Piece Poles, One Yamaha Music Production Synthesizer, Three Motorola 3-Way Radios , One RME Fire Face 400, One Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Pro Headphones with case, One 50″ Panasonic HD Plasma TV, One 42″ Phillips Flat Screen has a small hole , One 40″ View Sonic LCD TV, One 50″ Samsung Plasma TV, One 58″ Panasonic HD Plasma TV, One 50″ Samsung Plasma TV, and Eight Sound Microphone Bases. The items vary in condition and range from excellent to scrap. A thorough inspection is strongly recommended. The current asking price for this massive lot is at $1,672 with no bids as of yet, nor has the reserve been met. This auction ends in exactly 6 days, 1 hour and 57 minutes, so if you’d like to find out more about it, then all you have to do is click here to activate your 3 day free trial account!

2011 FORD F150 Truck: There’s a Reason Why It’s the Best Selling Pickup

5.0Today’s first auction deal of the day is for this 2011 Ford F150 that’s now up for  auction. It is currently available for online bidding as well. If you’re looking for an excellent all-around truck with a powerful engine, then this is definitely it. Under the hood you’ll find a 5.0 liter V8 engine, 6 speed automatic transmission, and rear wheel drive, as well as power windows, power mirrors, power steering, keyless entry, an alarm system, AM/FM/CD stereo, rear defrost, premium wheels, Bluetooth, steering wheel controls, and just under 60k miles. All in all the vehicle is in very good condition with normal wear and tear. The current asking price for it is just $23,300 with 11 bids already placed. This auction will be ending in approximately 3 days, 2 hours, and 40 minutes so click here now to find out all about it!

19 Foot 2004 Seaark Utility Boat: Grab Some Bait and Tackle and Get Fishing!

seaaNext up on the auction block is this very cool boat and trailer combo now available for online bid. This 2004 Seaark utility boat measures 19 feet long and is made of heavy duty commercial construction materials. The hull is made from aluminum and comes with amenities such as a center console, leaning bolster, hydraulic remote steering, engine guard, and trim tabs. It also comes with a 90 horsepower Honda four stroke outboard engine and is capable of comfortably seating up to 5 people. The trailer itself is in very good condition with only a couple of slight dings. The winner of this auction will be solely responsible for the boat and trailer’s removal. The current asking price for everything is just $2,550 with 14 online bids already placed. This item is being held in Tampa, Florida, and the auction ends in just 9 days, 6 hours, and 3 minutes, so click here now if you’d like to learn more about it!

 

 

2001 Scotbilt Mobile Home: Need a Trailer?

scotbiltHave a look at this next auction deal for a 2001 Scotbilt Mobile Home model 146023, that is now up for online auction and is awaiting your bid! This 5 axle travel trailer measures 14 x 64 feet and has a wind zone rating of 2, a climate zone of 3, and a roof load of 30 PSF. Inside of the trailer you’ll find 3 bedrooms, bathroom, and living/entertainment room. The trailer itself is in decent condition both inside out. The inside needs some new wallpaper and a paint job, but is in otherwise good shape. The current asking price for it $7,700 with 4 bids already placed and just a little over 2 days remaining. An inspection of this trailer is strongly encouraged, so if you’d like to find out more about it, then all you have to do is click here to start your 3 day free trial account!

 

 

GSA Auctions: What They Are and What is Sold at Them

GSA AuctionsIf you’ve been following along in our blog series on government agencies that conduct auctions, you’ve probably noticed that the two agencies we’ve covered thus far; the US Customs Service and the US Marshals Service, mostly deal with seized property. Both can be great places to find items at a discount, which you can either resell for profit or keep for yourself. However, in this blog post, we will be discussing the primary agency that is responsible for liquidating government surplus assets: the General Services Administration (GSA). Over the years, we’ve noticed that some of the best deals can be found at government surplus auctions, where you can buy things like cars, boats, planes, trailers, computers, furniture and anything else you can imagine. Keep reading to learn more about how GSA auctions.

What is the General Services Administration (G.S.A)?

You can think of the GSA as a business that the U.S. government owns and operates. The GSA was established in 1949 to help support the basic functioning of federal agencies. The GSA buys most of the products and communications required to run U.S. government offices. Additionally, it provides transportation and office space to federal employees, and manages other tasks. The GSA employs about 12,000 federal workers and has an annual operating budget of more than $26 billion. However, this pales in comparison to the amount of money that the GSA oversees that is spent on buying stuff for the US government. To put things in perspective, the Federal Government has motor vehicle fleet of around 210,000 vehicles. The GSA also manages real estate assets for the government, which it periodically auctions off to the public. This is why you will often see real estate auctions comprised of old Social Security Administration buildings and other real estate assets. From time to time, you will even see small islands and other unusual properties being auctioned off.

However, when it comes to auctioning things off, the GSA does not operate for profit. Its job is to dispose of millions of dollars of government assets, and for the most part, it is willing to accept whatever amount it can get for those assets through an auction.

Where does the agency get stuff it auctions off?

All of the items sold by the G.S.A were purchased with federal tax dollars; that is, with your money. It takes a lot to operate a government as vast and powerful as that of the United States. In order to function, the government needs everything ordinary citizens would need: cars to transport government officials and serve as security;  computers and furniture to fill its offices; boats to patrol the seas; scientific and industrial equipment used in laboratories and various agencies; and much more. When the government decides to upgrade its fleet of vehicles or computers, or even close an entire department due to budget cuts, it auctions off these assets to the public.

What you need to know?

  • Since the assets sold at these auctions are surplus, most are in fair to poor condition, as is to be expected. Some of the assets may be damaged and able to be repaired, while others will be beyond repair and sold for scrap. From time to time, you might be able to find items that are in excellent condition, too. Keep in mind that items need not be in excellent condition for you to be able to make a profit from them. If you could acquire a bulk lot of 20 computer monitors for $5 a piece, you probably wouldn’t be too upset it some of them end up not working or needing repairs, because you could turn around and sell the monitors that do work for $25-$50 each and still make a tidy profit.
  • These auction items are sold “as is”, and is not warranted in any way. You should take this into consideration when setting your maximum bids and adjust them accordingly. Sometimes you can set up an inspection date and examine the items before bidding. Doing so can great reduce your risk of loss and make for a much more pleasant experience.
  • Payment must be made in cash (up to $10,000), bank cashier’s check, U.S. Postal Service or commercial money order, or personal or company checks that are accompanied by a bank letter of guarantee. Items must be paid for within 2 business days of you winning the auction and removed within 10 business days of winning the auction, or you may be placed in default status.

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Lot of (168) 40MM Ammo Cans: Alot More Useful Than You Might Think

Ammo CansThe government frequently auctions off huge lots of military ammo cans and there are always people willing and ready to buy these hunks of metal up for various purposes. Some people probably buy them for scrap metal, but others have come up with some creative and unique ways to put these things to good use. Some of the features that make these military ammo cans so useful and versatile is that they come in a variety of shapes and sizes, are waterproof, and air tight. They’re also really easy to carry and stack, so transporting them between locations is not a problem. You can easily use ammo cans to store tools, coins, and anything else you can imagine.  More than that, with some work, you can re-purpose them to serve as shelves, a first-aid kit, or even a radio. This auction is for one lot of 168 40 mm ammo cans. There are currently 5 bidders with the highest bid at $875. That’s just over $5 a can. If you want to get rid of a few cases people will be happy to buy these ammo cans from you on eBay or Craigslist. This online auction will be ending in exactly  3 days 2 hours and 55 minutes so if you’d like to find out more about it then all you have to do is activate your free trial account right now!