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AAR Auctions vs Public Surplus

This page compares AAR Auctions and Public Surplus using the lots FleetBid lists from each. AAR Auctions has 154 open lots; Public Surplus has 1,009 open lots. Both have open lots in 22 categories and 2 states.

Side by side

MeasureAAR AuctionsPublic Surplus
Open lots1541,009
Categories with open lots2536
States with open lots337
Sellers with open lots1208
Largest category by open lotsMowers & Grounds Equipment (21)SUVs & Crossovers (207)
Current bids on open lots$1 to $52,000$1 to $1,970,100
Sold lots with a winning bid1840
Median winning bid, all categories$5,800$25,000
Seller types of open lots0% government, 100% private (102 lots)100% government, 0% private (971 lots)
WebsiteAAR Auctions website(opens in a new tab)Public Surplus website(opens in a new tab)

Prices are winning bids as each auction site reported them. FleetBid does not add or adjust for buyer's premiums, taxes or fees, which vary by auction.

Median winning bid in shared categories

Prices are winning bids as each auction site reported them. FleetBid does not add or adjust for buyer's premiums, taxes or fees, which vary by auction.

CategoryAAR Auctions soldAAR Auctions medianPublic Surplus soldPublic Surplus median
Cars7$5,2005$4,550

Frequently asked questions

Which has more open lots, AAR Auctions or Public Surplus?
Public Surplus has more: 1,009 open lots, against 154 for AAR Auctions.
Do AAR Auctions and Public Surplus list the same categories?
Both have open lots in 22 categories. AAR Auctions has lots in 25 categories and Public Surplus in 36 categories.
How do median winning bids compare on AAR Auctions and Public Surplus?
The median reported winning bid is $5,800 across 18 sold lots on AAR Auctions and $25,000 across 40 sold lots on Public Surplus. Each median covers the categories that site sold, so it reflects that site's own mix of lots. In categories both sell, the medians are Cars: $5,200 on AAR Auctions, $4,550 on Public Surplus. Prices are winning bids as each auction site reported them. FleetBid does not add or adjust for buyer's premiums, taxes or fees, which vary by auction.
What kinds of sellers list on AAR Auctions and Public Surplus?
Among open lots that state a seller type, AAR Auctions is 0% government, 100% private (102 lots) and Public Surplus is 100% government, 0% private (971 lots).