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Illinois iBid vs Public Surplus

This page compares Illinois iBid and Public Surplus using the lots FleetBid lists from each. Illinois iBid has 56 open lots; Public Surplus has 1,089 open lots. Both have open lots in 6 categories and 1 state.

Side by side

MeasureIllinois iBidPublic Surplus
Open lots561,089
Categories with open lots636
States with open lots137
Sellers with open lots5219
Largest category by open lotsBuses (37)SUVs & Crossovers (208)
Current bids on open lots$51 to $5,050$1 to $1,970,000
Sold lots with a winning bid4737
Median winning bid, all categories$1,280$25,000
Seller types of open lots100% government, 0% private (56 lots)100% government, 0% private (1,044 lots)
Usual buyer's premium0%No single rate on file
WebsiteIllinois iBid 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.

CategoryIllinois iBid soldIllinois iBid medianPublic Surplus soldPublic Surplus median
Buses36$1,11023$25,000

Frequently asked questions

Which has more open lots, Illinois iBid or Public Surplus?
Public Surplus has more: 1,089 open lots, against 56 for Illinois iBid.
Do Illinois iBid and Public Surplus list the same categories?
Both have open lots in 6 categories. Illinois iBid has lots in 6 categories and Public Surplus in 36 categories.
How do median winning bids compare on Illinois iBid and Public Surplus?
The median reported winning bid is $1,280 across 47 sold lots on Illinois iBid 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: $1,110 on Illinois iBid, $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 Illinois iBid and Public Surplus?
Among open lots that state a seller type, Illinois iBid is 100% government, 0% private (56 lots) and Public Surplus is 100% government, 0% private (1,044 lots).