Surplus auction Nov. 24
-- GSD State and Federal Surplus, November 2007

Computer and electronic equipment and other items will be auctioned at a state of Ohio surplus property auction on Saturday, Nov. 24.

The auction will be held at 9 a.m. at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The doors open at 8 a.m.

Paper shredders, digital cameras, computer desks, laptop computers and various hand and power tools are among the many items available for purchase at the auction. To view the items, 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. Warehouse and vehicle auctions have generated about $1.6 million to date during fiscal year 2008.

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 options and directions, contact Jim Rooker at (614) 466-7636 or visit the State and Federal Surplus Services Web site at www.ohio.gov/surplus.