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GovDeals vs Public Surplus

This page compares GovDeals and Public Surplus using the lots FleetBid lists from each. GovDeals has 5,303 open lots; Public Surplus has 1,089 open lots. Both have open lots in 36 categories and 37 states.

Side by side

MeasureGovDealsPublic Surplus
Open lots5,3031,089
Categories with open lots4136
States with open lots5037
Sellers with open lots1,325219
Largest category by open lotsCars (825)SUVs & Crossovers (208)
Current bids on open lots$1 to $500,000$1 to $1,970,000
Sold lots with a winning bid67237
Median winning bid, all categories$2,517$25,000
Seller types of open lots81% government, 19% private (2,707 lots)100% government, 0% private (1,044 lots)
WebsiteGovDeals 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.

CategoryGovDeals soldGovDeals medianPublic Surplus soldPublic Surplus median
Buses50$1,92523$25,000

Frequently asked questions

Which has more open lots, GovDeals or Public Surplus?
GovDeals has more: 5,303 open lots, against 1,089 for Public Surplus.
Do GovDeals and Public Surplus list the same categories?
Both have open lots in 36 categories. GovDeals has lots in 41 categories and Public Surplus in 36 categories.
How do median winning bids compare on GovDeals and Public Surplus?
The median reported winning bid is $2,517 across 672 sold lots on GovDeals 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: $1,925 on GovDeals, $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 GovDeals and Public Surplus?
Among open lots that state a seller type, GovDeals is 81% government, 19% private (2,707 lots) and Public Surplus is 100% government, 0% private (1,044 lots).