Median winning bid from 1,647 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 | $20 | $10–$31 | 89 |
| Trailer | $1,888 | $500–$3,881 | 80 |
| Bicycle | $40 | $22–$62 | 62 |
| Tractor | $988 | $129–$3,169 | 54 |
| 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.
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.
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.
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.
1,150 active auctions from federal and state agencies in Washington.










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