| State government auctions are typically held on an | | | | What Can I Buy? |
| annual basis, but each state will have its own | | | | In addition to foreclosed homes, you can also |
| schedule. These tips will help you find and prepare for | | | | purchase items such as large machinery, including |
| the auctions that are held in your own state by | | | | tractors, cars and personal home items. Radios, |
| giving you advice on what to expect, what to bring | | | | furniture, office accessories and even computers are |
| with you, and what kind of prices to prepare for. | | | | all widely available at state government auctions. You |
| When Are The Auctions? | | | | may find that as time for the auction draws near, |
| To find out when local state government auctions will | | | | the agency responsible for the auction will provide a |
| be held near you, all that you need to do is simply | | | | complete listing of the items that are to be auctioned |
| contact the sheriff's department, fire department or | | | | off. |
| city chamber of commerce for a schedule. Each of | | | | What Should I Bring? |
| these departments will have some items that are | | | | To buy certain items from a state government |
| being auctioned each year, and will be able to give | | | | auction, you will need to have a valid ID. For example, |
| you information about the next auction in your state. | | | | if you want to purchase a car that is being auctioned |
| Both local city and state offices have auctions each | | | | off, in most states you will need to be at least |
| year. | | | | eighteen and have a driver's license to buy the car. |
| If you live in a small rural city, then you may find that | | | | You will also need to bring your checkbook or cash |
| auctions are held less frequently. In larger areas, such | | | | to the auction. Most state auctions require payment |
| as cities, the auctions are held more often to ensure | | | | for all items immediately following the auction. |
| enough storage space for the goods that are | | | | Luckily, when you purchase goods from a local state |
| confiscated for auction in the upcoming months. | | | | auction you will not have to worry about paying any |
| Who Has Auctions? | | | | registration fees, which are common in online |
| There are several different agencies and institutions | | | | government auctions. If you do need to pay |
| that hold state government auctions. For example, | | | | registration fees, then you will pay them before the |
| banks, while not necessarily state government, will | | | | auction begins, and will not be refunded even if you |
| hold auctions on foreclosed homes throughout the | | | | do not purchase anything. The fees will help pay for |
| year in cities across the nation. The police | | | | the costs associated with the auction. If you have |
| department also has auctions, which can include many | | | | been looking for a specific item, then state |
| different types of items that have been confiscated | | | | government auctions are a great place to begin your |
| and never reclaimed. Many local departments also | | | | search, and can save you money. |
| have auctions. | | | | |