Municibid
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About Municibid
Municibid lists surplus from local government: municipalities, school districts, fire companies and police departments. It started in the northeastern United States in 2006 and now takes sellers nationwide, and the mix shows it: retired police cruisers, plow and dump trucks, mowers, public works equipment and office furniture from agencies too small for the larger platforms.
Bidding is timed and online. The buyer's premium is tiered: 9% on a lot up to $99,999.99, then 6% and 4% on higher bands. Each seller sets its own payment and pickup terms, everything is as-is, and pickup is at the agency, so check the location before you bid.
Frequently asked questions
Does Municibid charge a buyer's premium?
Yes. Municibid's premium is tiered: 9% on a lot up to $99,999.99, then 6% and 4% on higher bands. On a typical lot that means a $5,000 bid costs $5,450 before tax.
How does pickup work on Municibid?
Most items are collected from the selling agency, and transport is yours to arrange. Each seller sets its own pickup window and payment terms, so read the listing for the location and deadline before you bid, especially on heavy equipment that needs a trailer.
What sells on Municibid?
Small-town government fleet and equipment, which is its distinguishing feature. Retired police cruisers, plow trucks, fire apparatus, mowers, and public works equipment from agencies too small to bother with the larger platforms. That is also why inventory is thinner and more regional than GovDeals.
How is Municibid different from GovDeals?
Scale and seller size. GovDeals carries tens of thousands of live lots from agencies of every size; Municibid carries a smaller catalog weighted towards small municipalities and volunteer fire companies. Less competition on a given lot is the upside, less choice is the downside.
Top states for Municibid
Where Municibid currently has the most active listings.
