| Have you ever wondered about government | | | | replaced and put up for auction. This could be a |
| auctions? You've probably seen them advertised in | | | | hundred, or even a thousand vehicles that are now |
| the newspaper, or maybe even on TV. But have you | | | | up for sale. There is also no minimum purchase price |
| ever attended an auction? Many people are | | | | at government surplus auctions so if you attend an |
| interested in government surplus auctions but they | | | | auction with a small turnout, you could get a new car |
| never act on it. Here are a few tips that will get you | | | | for under a hundred dollars. |
| out the door. | | | | So where do you find an auction? Every state has |
| First off, they are real. Many people are in disbelief | | | | their own government auctions. These are usually |
| when they see the amazing savings that can be | | | | held once a month and maybe even more depending |
| achieved at government surplus auctions. This makes | | | | on the state. Contact your state treasury |
| a lot of people skeptical. But its true. These | | | | department or visit their website to get the location |
| government auctions get their inventory from surplus | | | | and date of the next state auction. |
| from the military and other government functions. | | | | If you are unable to attend the event you do have |
| This can include cars, boats, office supplies, real | | | | another option. With the internet so widely available, |
| estate. | | | | the government has been placing more and more |
| When the government gets a new item, the old one | | | | items online. Shopping at online auctions will make |
| usually comes into auction. This usually happens in | | | | surer that you have the most up to date list of |
| bulk. For instance when the military upgrades to a | | | | government inventory. |
| newer version of the jeep, all of the old jeeps will be | | | | |