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Auctions International vs Public Surplus

This page compares Auctions International and Public Surplus using the lots FleetBid lists from each. Auctions International has 577 open lots; Public Surplus has 1,089 open lots. Both have open lots in 32 categories and 5 states.

Side by side

MeasureAuctions InternationalPublic Surplus
Open lots5771,089
Categories with open lots3536
States with open lots937
Sellers with open lots159219
Largest category by open lotsBuses (94)SUVs & Crossovers (208)
Current bids on open lots$25 to $161,600$1 to $1,970,000
Sold lots with a winning bid3,26337
Median winning bid, all categories$2,800$25,000
Seller types of open lots92% government, 8% private (437 lots)100% government, 0% private (1,044 lots)
WebsiteAuctions International 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.

CategoryAuctions International soldAuctions International medianPublic Surplus soldPublic Surplus median
Buses460$4,05023$25,000

Frequently asked questions

Which has more open lots, Auctions International or Public Surplus?
Public Surplus has more: 1,089 open lots, against 577 for Auctions International.
Do Auctions International and Public Surplus list the same categories?
Both have open lots in 32 categories. Auctions International has lots in 35 categories and Public Surplus in 36 categories.
How do median winning bids compare on Auctions International and Public Surplus?
The median reported winning bid is $2,800 across 3,263 sold lots on Auctions International and $25,000 across 37 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 Buses: $4,050 on Auctions International, $25,000 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 Auctions International and Public Surplus?
Among open lots that state a seller type, Auctions International is 92% government, 8% private (437 lots) and Public Surplus is 100% government, 0% private (1,044 lots).