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GSA Auctions vs Public Surplus

This page compares GSA Auctions and Public Surplus using the lots FleetBid lists from each. GSA Auctions has 117 open lots; Public Surplus has 1,089 open lots. Both have open lots in 23 categories and 25 states.

Side by side

MeasureGSA AuctionsPublic Surplus
Open lots1171,089
Categories with open lots2536
States with open lots3137
Sellers with open lots25219
Largest category by open lotsPickup Trucks (23)SUVs & Crossovers (208)
Current bids on open lots$50 to $41,308$1 to $1,970,000
Sold lots with a winning bid2837
Median winning bid, all categories$783$25,000
Seller types of open lots100% government, 0% private (117 lots)100% government, 0% private (1,044 lots)
Usual buyer's premium0%No single rate on file
WebsiteGSA 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.

Frequently asked questions

Which has more open lots, GSA Auctions or Public Surplus?
Public Surplus has more: 1,089 open lots, against 117 for GSA Auctions.
Do GSA Auctions and Public Surplus list the same categories?
Both have open lots in 23 categories. GSA Auctions has lots in 25 categories and Public Surplus in 36 categories.
How do median winning bids compare on GSA Auctions and Public Surplus?
The median reported winning bid is $783 across 28 sold lots on GSA Auctions 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. 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 GSA Auctions and Public Surplus?
Among open lots that state a seller type, GSA Auctions is 100% government, 0% private (117 lots) and Public Surplus is 100% government, 0% private (1,044 lots).