GSA Auctions
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About GSA Auctions
GSA Auctions, at gsaauctions.gov, is the General Services Administration selling federal surplus property straight to the public, with no private platform in between. Lots run from office chairs and IT equipment to vehicles, lab gear and machinery, and many sell by sealed bid: you submit one bid before the deadline without seeing anyone else's.
There is no buyer's premium, so your bid is the price before tax. Payment is by wire transfer, cashier's check or money order; credit cards are not accepted. Nothing ships. You have 15 calendar days from payment to remove the property, and missing that can forfeit the item and add liquidated damages of 20% of the price.
Frequently asked questions
How do I register on GSA Auctions?
Registration is free and open to the public. You verify your identity with a government ID, which can take 1 to 2 business days, so register before you find a lot rather than against a closing time. Firearms and other controlled items carry extra federal requirements.
How do you pay on GSA Auctions?
By wire transfer, cashier's check or money order. Credit cards are not accepted. After you win, GSA emails the exact payment terms and pickup instructions, and payment is due promptly.
Does GSA Auctions ship?
No. Every lot is sold where-is, and you remove it from where it sits within 15 calendar days of payment, yourself or through a carrier you hire. Miss the deadline and the item reverts to the government with no refund, and GSA can assess liquidated damages of 20% of the price.
Does GSA Auctions charge a buyer's premium?
No. GSA Auctions charges no buyer's premium, which makes it one of the cheaper places to buy federal surplus once you compare the true total against platforms that add 10% or more. You still pay for your own transport, and some lots carry state sales tax depending on where the property sits.
What is the risk of buying from GSA Auctions?
Removal deadlines, mostly. GSA typically expects property collected within days of payment, and the agency holding the item will not extend it to suit your schedule. Budget the transport before you bid. Condition descriptions are written by staff disposing of the item, not selling it, so they are blunt but not always complete.
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