Motorcycles, boats among auction items
-- GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, August 2007

More than 280 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Aug. 18 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

The vehicles include cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, motorcycles and boats. To view the list of vehicles and their photos, click here.

The auction begins at 10 a.m.; gates open at 8 a.m. Vehicles may be inspected Aug. 13 through 17. Vehicle engines may be started only on Aug. 17. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A minimum payment of 25 percent may be made on the day of the auction with the balance due by 2 p.m. the following Monday. Deposits will be forfeited to the State of Ohio in the event of late payment. Successful bidders will be able to purchase 30-day temporary license tags at the auction for $10.50 in cash.

Surplus property auctions provide the general public an opportunity to purchase quality goods at reduced prices and enable the state to recoup a portion of its initial investment. Surplus vehicle auctions generated almost $3 million for the state's investment recovery fund during fiscal year 2007.

Public auctions are the last step in the state’s surplus program. State agencies declare property as surplus because it is damaged or at the end of its life cycle for government use. The property is then made available to other state agencies, state colleges and universities, tax-supported agencies, municipal corporations and other political subdivisions of the state, including public schools. Remaining property is sold at the public auctions.

For more information, including payment requirements and directions, visit www.ohio.gov/surplus or call (614) 466-2670.