Public Surplus Auctions in Washington (2026)

142 active Public Surplus listings in Washington right now.

Public Surplus serves smaller cities, counties, school districts, and volunteer fire departments. Inventory overlaps with GovDeals on roughly 5–15% of items but Public Surplus often runs lower buyer's premiums - some sellers absorb the premium entirely. The interface is more basic; search is less polished than GovDeals. This page tracks its live listings in Washington (WA); every one links back to bid on publicsurplus.com.Last updated: 2026-07-17

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Public Surplus listings are there in Washington?
There are 142 active Public Surplus listings in Washington right now. The count refreshes daily from publicsurplus.com.
Is Public Surplus legit?
Yes. Public Surplus (publicsurplus.com) is the official platform for state and local government surplus. Public Surplus serves smaller cities, counties, school districts, and volunteer fire departments. Inventory overlaps with GovDeals on roughly 5–15% of items but Public Surplus often runs lower buyer's premiums - some sellers absorb the premium entirely. The interface is more basic; search is less polished than GovDeals. GovAuctions indexes Public Surplus listings into one searchable feed - bidding happens on publicsurplus.com.
Does Public Surplus charge a buyer's premium?
Buyer's premium 0–10%, set per seller (median ~7%). Always confirm the exact premium on the listing itself, since some sellers set their own.
Can I buy Public Surplus Washington items if I don't live in Washington?
Yes - most Public Surplus listings are open to bidders nationwide. The catch is pickup: most items must be picked up in person at the seller's location in Washington, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.