5 sources in Wake County are listed as government surplus. Cities, counties and school systems sell their own surplus, mostly through the GovDeals platform.
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Raleigh, Wake County
Government surplusNC State Surplus
Uses GovDeals, check back.
The city's page says surplus goes to GovDeals, and some items to the NC State Surplus site instead. The main link runs the city's own Raleigh search on GovDeals. On GovDeals, agencies show in the seller-name dropdown, and a name missing from it means nothing is offered right now.
Cary, Wake County
Government surplus
Uses GovDeals, check back.
The town's page says it sells most surplus equipment through GovDeals and the NC State Surplus site. Look for Cary in the seller list. On GovDeals, agencies show in the seller-name dropdown, and a name missing from it means nothing is offered right now. Found and seized property is auctioned separately by the Police Department.
Buyer’s premium not confirmed. Check the auction’s terms before bidding.
Fuquay-Varina, Wake County
Government surplus
Uses GovDeals, check back.
The town's page says it sells most surplus through GovDeals and the NC State Surplus site, and sells fire trucks through a separate dealer. Look for Fuquay-Varina in the seller list. On GovDeals, agencies show in the seller-name dropdown, and a name missing from it means nothing is offered right now.
Buyer’s premium not confirmed. Check the auction’s terms before bidding.
Knightdale, Wake County
Government surplus
Uses GovDeals, check back.
The town's page says its surplus items are found on GovDeals, and it posts a public notice for each item. On GovDeals, agencies show in the seller-name dropdown, and a name missing from it means nothing is offered right now.
Buyer’s premium not confirmed. Check the auction’s terms before bidding.
Wake Forest, Wake County
Government surplus
Uses GovDeals, check back.
The town's page says its surplus vehicles and other items are listed on GovDeals, with search steps for finding them. On GovDeals, agencies show in the seller-name dropdown, and a name missing from it means nothing is offered right now.
Buyer’s premium not confirmed. Check the auction’s terms before bidding.
More on this kind of source: Government surplus across North Carolina.