Government surplus
Public Surplus RV auctions
Public Surplus sells fleet vehicles, seized and abandoned rigs, and retired agency equipment sold by public bodies. US — public agencies. RVBidFind reads its public listings and values every rig against recent sales of the same model.
Fees
State and federal surplus programs usually charge no buyer premium; some counties add a small administrative fee. Sales tax is due at registration in your home state.
Estimated buyer premium — confirm the current rate on the auction site before bidding.
How to register and bid
Create a free bidder account on the site (a government ID may be required for vehicle titles). No dealer licence is needed.
Preview and inspection
Lots can normally be inspected by appointment at the agency yard on the dates the listing names. Rigs are sold as-is, often without keys or with dead batteries.
Payment and pickup
Payment is typically due within 3–5 business days by wire, cashier's check or card, and removal within about a week, after which storage fees start.
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Questions
Does Public Surplus charge a buyer premium?
Public Surplus lots carry a buyer premium of about 10% on the hammer price. Estimated buyer premium — confirm the current rate on the auction site before bidding.
Can the public bid at Public Surplus?
Create a free bidder account on the site (a government ID may be required for vehicle titles). No dealer licence is needed.
How do I pay and collect a rig bought at Public Surplus?
Payment is typically due within 3–5 business days by wire, cashier's check or card, and removal within about a week, after which storage fees start.
RVBidFind is not affiliated with Public Surplus. Fee figures are estimates from the site's published terms at the time of writing; the lot terms govern. Always confirm before bidding.