Jewelry among auction items
-- GSD State and Federal Surplus, August 2007

Jewelry seized by the Ohio State Highway Patrol is among the many items being auctioned by State and Federal Surplus on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

The doors will open at 8 a.m. The auction begins at 9 a.m. with the jewelry being auctioned at noon.

The hundreds of items for sale include necklaces, bracelets, anklets, earrings, watches, and men and women’s rings seized by law enforcement. The jewelry will be available for viewing from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Other available items include office furniture, computer and other electronic equipment and a wide range of miscellaneous other items, including lawn equipment, sail boats and a European foot spa. To view some of the items, please click here.

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. Miscellaneous property auctions generated nearly $1.1 million during fiscal year 2007 for the state Investment Recovery Fund.

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 higher education facilities, tax-supported agencies, municipal corporations and other political subdivisions of the state, including public schools. Remaining property is sold at the public auctions. Auction merchandise also includes items collected by the Transportation Security Administration from airline passengers.

For more information, including payment requirements and directions, visit the State and Federal Surplus Web site at www.ohio.gov/surplus or call (614) 466-7636.