What Is GovAuctions.com?
GovAuctions.com is a private auction platform dedicated to making government and retail surplus goods accessible to everyone. This includes individual consumers, DIYers, and small business owners. We are not a government agency. We are a family-owned business launched by one of the largest liquidation buyers in the United States, applying our proven auction technology and logistics network to the government surplus market.
Historically, this space often served only large corporations who could buy in bulk. Our mission is to change that by focusing on consumer needs by improving accessibility, legitimacy, and building consumer trust.
Our Unique Model: From Bulk to Individual Items
Sites like GovDeals.com and GovPlanet.com do essential work, but they often focus on massive lots suitable only for large corporations. GovAuctions.com is different because we focus on the everyday buyer.
We purchase government and retail surplus in bulk—for example, a 786-pound shipment from the Department of Defense (DOD) containing 910 elbow pads and 478 knee pads.
We then use our nationwide 3PL warehouse network to break those large lots down into individual listings. This is how we bring accessibility to the market:
- Consumers can buy just one set of high-quality pads for their kids’ sports.
- New homeowners can get a few pairs for a small repair project.
- Small construction firms can buy the 60 pads they need to protect their crew, instead of being forced to buy a thousand.
By increasing accessibility, we help governments maximize the liquidation value of their surplus, which creates more funds for public services.
Transparent Auction Formats
Every auction on GovAuctions.com operates under the same transparent and fair mechanics, ensuring equal opportunity for all bidders across all our partner sites. We offer two formats to fit different preferences:
- Standard Auctions: These work like traditional online auctions. Bidding is free, every listing starts at $0 with no reserve, and the highest bidder wins at the end of a fixed timeline.
- Credit Auctions: Participants bid using optionally purchased credits. Each bid extends the timer, and the auction continues until no one else bids, which is often preferable for sellers without a fixed timeline.
Our Pro-Consumer Promise
We understand that past reputations in the broader government auction space have sometimes been negative. GovAuctions.com is committed to being a positive, pro-consumer platform known for its great reviews and phenomenal customer support. We back every purchase with protection and security.
Our key differentiators are:
- Free Shipping: We offer free shipping on every single order.
- 90 Day Satisfaction Guarantee: We proudly provide a Satisfaction Guarantee on every purchase, including a 90-days no-questions-asked refund on your first purchase and a free return and full refund policy on all orders within 7 days of delivery.
- 24/7 Human Support: Our friendly support team is always available 24/7 by phone, email, or chat to answer questions and resolve issues.
Our commitment is to transparency and value, ensuring that GovAuctions.com is recognized as a trusted, legitimate source for high-quality surplus.
To learn more, you can check out our explainer on How GovAuctions Works or visit our Support Hub.
