GovAuctions.com is a private company, not a government agency.
We want all our users to know that we are not affiliated with any government entity. We are a private auction company on a mission to improve the government surplus market for everyone. We believe in transparency, and we are dedicated to operating a trusted, consumer-friendly platform.
Our Founding Story and Mission
GovAuctions.com was founded by one of the largest liquidation buyers in the United States. With years of experience in the auction world, we saw a major gap in the government surplus market. Historically, this space was set up to serve only large corporate buyers who could handle massive, bulk-only lots.
We launched GovAuctions.com to change that. Our goal was to apply our proven auction technology, nationwide logistics, and dedicated support infrastructure to make these high-quality government surplus goods accessible to individual consumers and small businesses.
How We Acquire Government Surplus
So, if we aren't the government, how do we get our products?
At GovAuctions.com, we legally and transparently purchase surplus goods directly from government agencies, including the Department of Defense (DoD), as well as from major retailers. These agencies often use auction platforms designed for bulk sales, like GovDeals.com or GovPlanet.com, to sell entire truckloads of items at once.
We are one of the largest liquidation buyers in the U.S., and we compete in these auctions just like any other bidder. Because our model is built on making surplus accessible to individual consumers and small businesses, we can often command higher yields for these goods. This efficiency allows us to be the winning bidders, offering the best price to the government agency.
A great example is a 786-pound shipment we purchased from the DoD that contained 910 elbow pads and 478 knee pads. For the average small business or consumer, a lot this size is completely inaccessible and impractical.
Increasing Value for Everyone
Our business model is built to create value for governments, taxpayers, consumers, and small businesses alike.
- For Governments and Taxpayers: When we make a bid on a bulk lot, we increase the demand and thus we help maximize the liquidation value of those surplus goods. That money goes directly back to the public agency, helping to fund schools, towns, and other essential services.
- For Consumers and Small Businesses: We take that 786-pound shipment and use our nationwide warehouse network to break it down. Those 910 elbow pads and 478 knee pads are split into individual listings. This makes high-quality surplus accessible to everyone. For example, a parent can buy protection for their kid's sports team, a new homeowner can pick up supplies for remodeling work, or a small construction firm can purchase just 60 pads to protect their crew.
A Trusted, Pro-Consumer Platform
We built GovAuctions.com to bring a new level of accessibility and trust to the surplus market. We stand behind every item we sell and are proud to be known for our phenomenal customer support. We back every purchase with these key differentiators:
- Free Shipping on every single order.
- A Satisfaction Guarantee (We provide a Satisfaction Guarantee on every purchase, including a 90-days no-questions-asked refund on your first purchase and a 7-day free return and full refund policy on all orders)
- Friendly, human 24/7 Customer Support available by phone (888-600-2872), email (support@govauctions.com), or live chat.
Selling Your Surplus
We are always looking to purchase surplus inventory efficiently and profitably. If you are a government agency, manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer looking to liquidate, please contact our team at partner@govauctions.com or learn more on our sellers page.
GovAuctions.com is a proud, private buyer of public agency surplus, dedicated to making these goods available to all. If you have any more questions, we’re always here to help at govauctions.com/support.
