Can anyone go to them? How do you find out about them?
2006-09-26 05:51:37 · 4 answers · asked by Tom 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Hey Tom,
I've purchased quite a few things at police and government auctions. Most every state and major city governments either have warehouses where you can purchase items directly, or you can participate in auctions. Most things are at their end of life cycle, but still usable. Be careful with vehicles as they and everything else is "as is". My favorite one's on the web are www.govliquidation.com, and gsaauctions.gov, these are free to sign up and to bid. Do not pay anyone or any site for a list of auctions, they are all free to use! Where are you located at? I can find you a listing locally.
2006-09-26 06:02:53 · answer #1 · answered by Joseph C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IMHO, there are two types of police auctions: municipal vehicles and miscellaneous items (evidence sales, unclaimed property, confiscated goods, etc). Sometimes, both types of auctions are combines, but usually it seems the auctions are one or the other.
Most local police auctions tend to be printed in the local paper. I also find out about them from the local police websites. Federal actions can be found from the agency websites (there is a link off of the firstgov.gov website too if I recall…I don’t go to too many federal auctions). You can also call the local police station and ask them about their auction procedures. Sometimes the auctions are held by the officers themselves (I think these are a riot to watch the cops model the merchandise) and some are held by auctioneers.
Anyone can go to these auctions. Like any auction, you must register when you get there and have a valid ID with address. Payment methods vary. Most do not accept personal checks.
I’ve found that at the miscellaneous items auctions, a lot of things tend to go on the expensive side (at least in my opinion). You could find better deals at a garage sale.
Vehicle auctions are really a hit or miss. All vehicles are purchased where is as is (so buyer beware). Sometimes people get into a bidding frenzy and will pay top dollar for an old, busted up vehicle. I have also seen a 6 year old Crown Victoria squad with 30K miles go for $900 (if it lasts 6 months, it paid for itself…I would have bought it, but I didn’t need another car)
2006-09-26 06:40:47 · answer #2 · answered by Slider728 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Local Police Auctions
2016-12-16 06:46:09 · answer #3 · answered by tenuta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Police Auctions Near Me
2016-11-01 04:28:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Police auctions are few & far between and usually bring very close to retail with cops buying most of the good cars & the bad ones being left for the public. Auctions open to the public tend to have problem cars that are sold to clueless buyers looking for a great deal. They usually get a good price but then discover the car has BIG problems. Some dealers "work" auctions in that they take some good cars there in search of buyers but they want top dollar for good cars. So you wont really get a bargain. Auctions have by bidders who serve to run the price up. Generally auctions are no place for the inexperienced. Dealer auctions generally have better cars but there are still problem cars there too. But as a %, lots more problem cars at auctions open to the public.
2016-03-22 17:09:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I fequently watch the paper for Sheriff and us Maeshall siezed vehicle auctions, You have to pay Cash or with a Bank check but the deals are great. The last time I went I bought a D.A.'s Crown Vic with the dual overhead cam 32 valve Police interceptor motor and police package and only paid 2000 this car was mint. Only 75,000 miles A-Plus sound system. Some of these there are to many wholesalers is so skip it and wait for the next. They had Lexus- Jags-Corvettes Hondas just what ever and you can usually look these up on the web once u get the web page out of the paper. Good Luck
2006-09-26 06:59:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-21 05:22:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... as always to bid you will have to register...
as with all auctions......... buyer beware
2006-09-26 06:02:47 · answer #8 · answered by WizD 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cousin spent all his money on a car from one and he drove it off the lot and it died. He was out like 2K.
2006-09-26 05:59:18 · answer #9 · answered by sugapeach_2000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Really not sure about this one
2016-08-08 15:54:38 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋