Missouri government surplus auctions
Missouri's state surplus is sold by the State Agency for Surplus Property (MOSASP) in Jefferson City, on GovDeals. We tracked 5,819 Missouri auctions with a confirmed result from May 22 to October 31, 2026, and Missouri's government vehicles drew some of the biggest crowds of any state we cover.
Missouri State Agency for Surplus Property
MOSASP, in the Office of Administration, auctions any state surplus item of value on GovDeals. After a MOSASP admin fee, the proceeds go back to the state fund that paid for the item. The office is at 2846 Highway 179 in Jefferson City, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; call 573-751-3415.
MOSASP also runs the federal surplus program, but that property goes only to eligible organizations. Its 2026 newsletters tell people buying for personal use to go to GovDeals or GSA Auctions instead.
Missouri on GovDeals: the numbers
Every GovDeals auction with a Missouri pickup location that closed from May 22, 2026 to October 31, 2026 with a confirmed result:
| Metric | Missouri on GovDeals |
|---|---|
| Auctions with a confirmed result | 5,819 |
| Sold | 5,347 |
| Median bidders per sold lot | 11 (all GovDeals: 11) |
| Median winning bid | $82 (all GovDeals: $175) |
| Total winning bids | $7.9 million |
| Selling accounts | 250 |
| Auctions from commercial sellers | 5% |
| Lots open on November 7 | 641 |
Missouri vehicles draw a crowd
Cars, pickups and SUVs from Missouri government sellers drew a median of 51 bidders and sold for $4,051. Cars went for $3,725 with 43 bidders (all GovDeals: $2,200 and 28), and pickups for $4,600 with 49.5. The state's own account sold 705 lots, led by cars, for $1.19 million at a median $282. The Department of Conservation sold 221, led by pickups, for $597,975.
Classroom surplus is the other end of the market. Parkway School District sold 457 lots, mostly furniture, for a median $7, which makes Chesterfield the busiest Missouri city in our data (590 auctions, median $7). Missouri furniture lots sold for a median $7 across the state.
What sells
The busiest categories (at least 10 sales each), with the GovDeals-wide figure for comparison:
| Category | Sold | Median bidders | Median winning bid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture and Furnishings | 440 | 3 (all GovDeals: 2) | $7 (all GovDeals: $15) |
| Education and Library Equipment | 174 | 5 (all GovDeals: 4) | $29 (all GovDeals: $28) |
| School Equipment | 164 | 4 (all GovDeals: 3) | $21 (all GovDeals: $27) |
| Fire & Police Equipment | 170 | 15 (all GovDeals: 6) | $89 (all GovDeals: $65) |
| Automobiles/Cars | 161 | 43 (all GovDeals: 28) | $3,725 (all GovDeals: $2,200) |
| General Merchandise | 139 | 7 (all GovDeals: 3) | $25 (all GovDeals: $35) |
| Pickup Trucks | 157 | 49.5 (all GovDeals: 38) | $4,600 (all GovDeals: $3,800) |
| Tools, All Types | 148 | 15 (all GovDeals: 10) | $92 (all GovDeals: $53) |
| Audio/Visual Equipment | 131 | 7.5 (all GovDeals: 6) | $51 (all GovDeals: $55) |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | 113 | 2 (all GovDeals: 3) | $7 (all GovDeals: $19) |
| Furniture, Miscellaneous | 104 | 3 (all GovDeals: 3) | $11 (all GovDeals: $21) |
| Computers, Parts, and Supplies | 112 | 19 (all GovDeals: 15) | $341 (all GovDeals: $220) |
| SUV | 111 | 28 (all GovDeals: 30) | $3,750 (all GovDeals: $3,000) |
| Educational | 74 | 6 (all GovDeals: 5) | $22 (all GovDeals: $30) |
| Commercial Food Service and Cafeteria Equipment | 85 | 10 (all GovDeals: 7) | $115 (all GovDeals: $102) |
Who sells
| Seller | Type | Auctions | Sold | Winning bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Missouri - Surplus and Recycling | Government | 726 | 705 | $1,191,161 |
| Parkway School District | Government | 581 | 457 | $10,218 |
| University of Central Missouri | Government | 256 | 250 | $91,064 |
| Missouri Department of Conservation | Government | 227 | 221 | $597,975 |
| State Technical College of Missouri | Government | 194 | 189 | $75,326 |
| Platte County Equipment Sales Towing/Impound | Commercial | 187 | 176 | $52,069 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Government | 136 | 133 | $42,274 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Government | 129 | 114 | $54,267 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Government | 122 | 116 | $9,102 |
| University of Missouri Surplus Property | Government | 120 | 113 | $198,630 |
Where
| City | Auctions | Sold | Median winning bid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 590 | 466 | $7 |
| Jefferson City | 574 | 570 | $246 |
| Springfield | 308 | 300 | $168 |
| Warrensburg | 257 | 251 | $41 |
| Linn | 201 | 196 | $52 |
| Platte City | 199 | 179 | $72 |
| Cape Girardeau | 159 | 149 | $24 |
| Kansas City | 152 | 137 | $1,000 |
By month
| Month | Sold | Median winning bid |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026* | 424 | $64 |
| June 2026 | 749 | $62 |
| July 2026 | 837 | $100 |
| August 2026 | 971 | $137 |
| September 2026 | 1,091 | $97 |
| October 2026 | 1,275 | $57 |
What's open right now
622 Missouri lots were open on GovDeals when this page was last updated (Nov 8, 11:23 PM ET). These 8 have the highest current bids among lots closing in the next few days. Bids move fast, so open the listing for the current bid, the pickup address and the removal deadline before you bid.
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Our GovDeals figures include every GovDeals auction with a Missouri pickup location that ended from May 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026 and whose outcome GovDeals confirmed by status, bid history or bid count. Lots we couldn't confirm either way are left out, as are real estate and land sales and sellers that sell at a fixed price with no bidding (at least 90% of 20 or more sales with no recorded bid). "All GovDeals" figures use the same rules nationwide over the same dates. "Bidders" is the bid count on the sold lot, which can include several bids from one person, so read it as a measure of how contested a lot was. Category medians are per lot, so a multi-unit lot counts as one sale at its full price. Categories need at least 10 sales. Commercial sellers are businesses and remarketers selling on GovDeals rather than government bodies, using GovDeals' own seller type. We don't show sell-through: before September 2026 our tracking didn't record every unsold auction, so early months would overstate it. We don't publish per-lot resale estimates. Facts about Missouri's own surplus program come from the official sources linked above; programs change, so confirm terms with the agency before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the State of Missouri sell surplus?
On GovDeals, through the State Agency for Surplus Property (MOSASP) at 2846 Highway 179, Jefferson City. It's open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; call 573-751-3415.
Can the public buy Missouri federal surplus?
No. Federal surplus through MOSASP goes only to eligible organizations. MOSASP points personal buyers to GovDeals and GSA Auctions.
What do Missouri government vehicles sell for?
From May 22 to October 31, 2026, Missouri cars on GovDeals sold for a median $3,725 with 43 bidders, and pickups for $4,600 with 49.5. Government sellers' vehicles drew a median of 51 bidders.
What does the winner pay on top of the bid?
On GovDeals, a buyer's premium (12.5% on most lots) plus sales tax, and you handle pickup and removal within the seller's deadline.
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