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Public Surplus vs Rene Bates Auctioneers

This page compares Public Surplus and Rene Bates Auctioneers using the lots FleetBid lists from each. Public Surplus has 1,009 open lots; Rene Bates Auctioneers has 422 open lots. Both have open lots in 30 categories and 1 state.

Side by side

MeasurePublic SurplusRene Bates Auctioneers
Open lots1,009422
Categories with open lots3632
States with open lots371
Sellers with open lots20831
Largest category by open lotsSUVs & Crossovers (207)Cars (129)
Current bids on open lots$1 to $1,970,100$50 to $15,600
Sold lots with a winning bid4083
Median winning bid, all categories$25,000$3,513
Seller types of open lots100% government, 0% private (971 lots)70% government, 30% private (408 lots)
WebsitePublic Surplus website(opens in a new tab)Rene Bates Auctioneers 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.

CategoryPublic Surplus soldPublic Surplus medianRene Bates Auctioneers soldRene Bates Auctioneers median
Buses23$25,00020$2,275
Cars5$4,55012$3,731

Frequently asked questions

Which has more open lots, Public Surplus or Rene Bates Auctioneers?
Public Surplus has more: 1,009 open lots, against 422 for Rene Bates Auctioneers.
Do Public Surplus and Rene Bates Auctioneers list the same categories?
Both have open lots in 30 categories. Public Surplus has lots in 36 categories and Rene Bates Auctioneers in 32 categories.
How do median winning bids compare on Public Surplus and Rene Bates Auctioneers?
The median reported winning bid is $25,000 across 40 sold lots on Public Surplus and $3,513 across 83 sold lots on Rene Bates Auctioneers. 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: $25,000 on Public Surplus, $2,275 on Rene Bates Auctioneers; Cars: $4,550 on Public Surplus, $3,731 on Rene Bates Auctioneers. 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 Public Surplus and Rene Bates Auctioneers?
Among open lots that state a seller type, Public Surplus is 100% government, 0% private (971 lots) and Rene Bates Auctioneers is 70% government, 30% private (408 lots).