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GovDeals vs GSA Auctions

This page compares GovDeals and GSA Auctions using the lots FleetBid lists from each. GovDeals has 5,303 open lots; GSA Auctions has 117 open lots. Both have open lots in 25 categories and 31 states.

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MeasureGovDealsGSA Auctions
Open lots5,303117
Categories with open lots4125
States with open lots5031
Sellers with open lots1,32525
Largest category by open lotsCars (825)Pickup Trucks (23)
Current bids on open lots$1 to $500,000$50 to $41,308
Sold lots with a winning bid67228
Median winning bid, all categories$2,517$783
Seller types of open lots81% government, 19% private (2,707 lots)100% government, 0% private (117 lots)
Usual buyer's premiumNo single rate on file0%
WebsiteGovDeals website(opens in a new tab)GSA Auctions 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.

CategoryGovDeals soldGovDeals medianGSA Auctions soldGSA Auctions median
Trailers17$2,1255$490

Frequently asked questions

Which has more open lots, GovDeals or GSA Auctions?
GovDeals has more: 5,303 open lots, against 117 for GSA Auctions.
Do GovDeals and GSA Auctions list the same categories?
Both have open lots in 25 categories. GovDeals has lots in 41 categories and GSA Auctions in 25 categories.
How do median winning bids compare on GovDeals and GSA Auctions?
The median reported winning bid is $2,517 across 672 sold lots on GovDeals and $783 across 28 sold lots on GSA Auctions. 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 Trailers: $2,125 on GovDeals, $490 on GSA Auctions. 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 GovDeals and GSA Auctions?
Among open lots that state a seller type, GovDeals is 81% government, 19% private (2,707 lots) and GSA Auctions is 100% government, 0% private (117 lots).