PublicSurplus Auctions in Wisconsin (WI)

Yes. PublicSurplus has operated since the early 2000s as the surplus disposal platform for thousands of school districts, cities, counties and universities. The sellers are public bodies, and each one sets its own buyer's premium, shown on the listing: many add 10%, some charge none. Listings are sparse by comparison, so condition risk is higher, not lower.

Often, and mostly because of competition rather than fees. Each PublicSurplus seller sets its own buyer's premium, often 10% and sometimes none, against 12.5% on most GovDeals lots, so the gap is 2.5 points where the seller adds 10% and the full 12.5% only where it charges nothing. Fewer bidders watch PublicSurplus, which is where the lower closing prices come from. Compare the true total, not the hammer price.

Because the person writing them is a school district or public works employee clearing a warehouse, not a seller trying to maximise the price. Expect few photos and short descriptions. Treat that as a reason to inspect or bid conservatively rather than as a sign something is wrong.