Approximately 200 vehicles to be auctioned Oct. 14
-- GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, October 2006

Approximately 200 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction on Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include motorcycles and tractors. 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 Oct. 10 through Oct. 13. Vehicle engines may be started only on Oct. 13 between 8 a.m. and 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. The state raised more than $690,847 during fiscal year 2007 from state vehicle surplus auctions.

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 payment requirements, directions and other information about vehicle auctions, visit the State and Federal Surplus' vehicle auction site at www.ohio.gov/surplus or call (614) 466-2670 or (614) 466-5052.