| Government Sales & Auctions | |
Personal & Other Property (boats, cars, planes, jewelry, mineral rights, animals, etc.)
Adopt a Wild Horse - Bureau of Land ManagementBid to adopt wild horses and burros. Several online auctions held throughout the year. Be sure to read all the instructions and requirements.
Commerce Business Daily (CBD)
The Commerce Business Daily (CBD) lists notices of proposed government procurement actions, contract awards, sales of government property, and other procurement information. Updated daily on weekdays.
Department of Defense Public Sales
Inventory includes categories like single engine aircraft, trucks, diesel engines, boring machines, conveyors, fiber rope, power and hand pumps, safety and rescue equipment, plumbing fixtures, rivets, hand tools, paints, oils, fuels, chemicals, batteries and other related commodities. Property is sold by local open or sealed bid auction, national sealed bid auction, or by negotiated sales when appropriate (e.g., with high-value items).
GSA Auction Super Site
Offers the general public the opportunity to bid electronically on a wide array of federal assets. The auctions are completely Web-enabled, allowing all registered participants to bid on a single item or multiple items (lots) within specified timeframes. Products available range from commonplace items (such as office equipment and furniture) to more select products like scientific equipment, heavy machinery, airplanes, vessels and vehicles.
U.S. Marshals Service - Seized Asset Information
Dates, locations, property lists and details of regional sales and auctions. The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) offers property for sale to the public which has been seized by federal law enforcement agencies. The property offered for sale consists of residential and commercial real estate, business establishments, and a wide range of personal property such as motor vehicles, boats, aircraft, jewelry, art, antiques, and collectibles.
U.S. Treasury - Seized Vehicles Sales
Vehicles are usually offered for sale at the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale-Florida , Edison-New Jersey , Los Angeles-California , El Paso-Texas , Nogales-Arizona , and Chula Vista-California auction sales centers. Vehicle auctions also take place in other states as their availability warrants it.
U.S. Treasury - IRS - Antiques/Art/Jewelry/Collectibles
You never know what seized treasures you will find here. The property for sale has been seized or acquired for nonpayment of internal revenue taxes.
NOTE: Bids for seized property requires the use of Form 2222, Sealed Bid for Purchase of Seized Property. Use the links below to view, save or print a copy of From 2222. (You will need the free Adobe pdf file reader -- get it here.)
Form 2222, Sealed Bid for Purchase of Seized Property
Instructions for Use of Form 2222
