What can you expect from attending an Arizona surplus auction? First, surplus auctions sell items that have become obsolete or no longer needed by the owner. They are offered for sale to the highest bidder. Many organizations conduct surplus auctions, including government agencies, schools, retailers and more. Items can vary from vehicles to office equipment. Visit us at http://www.auctionANDappraise.com or call 800-801-8880 for more information about Arizona Surplus Auctions.

1. Arizona Surplus Auction
What Is It and How Can You Score?

2. Arizona Surplus Auction
•Surplus auctions sell items that are obsolete or
no longer needed by owners
•Offered for sale to highest bidders
•Many organizations conduct surplus auctions:
government agencies, schools, retailers and more

3. Arizona Surplus Auction
•Most items are in excellent condition
•Items are disposed due to: organizations
ordered more items than they can use; update in
inventory; limited storage space
•Many surplus auctions are open to general
public

4. Arizona Surplus Auction
Common Items at Surplus Auctions
•Vehicles represent a big chunk
•Government agencies regularly sell vehicles they no
longer need
•Vehicles may have excess miles on them
•Highest bid will take into account mileage

5. Arizona Surplus Auction
Common Items at Surplus Auctions
•Nobody bids past at certain point
•Winning bidder of vehicle is expected to pay purchase
in full before taking ownership
•Other common items include: office equipment and
furnishings
•Auctions can include seized items from crime
committed or tax lien

6. Arizona Surplus Auction
How Arizona Surplus Auctions are
Conducted
•Organization uses services of an auction house
•Independent auction houses will manage entire process
for organization
•Many specialize in working with government agencies
to sell surplus and seized property

7. Arizona Surplus Auction
How Arizona Surplus Auctions are
Conducted
•Auctions can be conducted at physical location, online
or using both methods
•Dates announced in advance
•Surplus auctions are great opportunities to get quality
products way below retail price

8. Arizona Surplus Auction
About the Author
Deb Weidenhamer is President of Auctions Systems
Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc., based in Phoenix,
Arizona. They specialize in auctions and professional
appraisals.
Visit us at http://www.auctionANDappraise.com or call
800-801-8880 for more information about
Arizona Surplus Auctions.