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

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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

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About the Author
Deb Weidenhamer is President of Auctions Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc., based in Phoenix, Arizona. They specialize in auctions and professional appraisals.
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