Oregon government surplus auctions
Oregon's state surplus is run by DAS Surplus in Salem, which sells online through Public Surplus and GovDeals and runs a walk-in store. On GovDeals, Oregon is one of the most contested markets we track: 2,280 auctions with a confirmed result from May 22 to October 31, 2026, with a median of 14.5 bidders per sold lot.
Oregon DAS Surplus
The Department of Administrative Services' Surplus Property program sells state property the public can buy. Online, it uses two auction providers, Public Surplus and GovDeals, and federal surplus goes through GSA Auctions. DAS says winners must pay and pick up within 7 calendar days, by money order, cashier's check or wire.
In person, the DAS General Store at 1655 Salem Industrial Dr NE in Salem sells to the public on weekday afternoons; see the hours page before you go. Cities, community colleges and police departments sell separately, mostly on GovDeals.
Oregon on GovDeals: the numbers
Every GovDeals auction with an Oregon pickup location that closed from May 22, 2026 to October 31, 2026 with a confirmed result:
| Metric | Oregon on GovDeals |
|---|---|
| Auctions with a confirmed result | 2,280 |
| Sold | 2,130 |
| Median bidders per sold lot | 14.5 (all GovDeals: 11) |
| Median winning bid | $220 (all GovDeals: $175) |
| Total winning bids | $4.7 million |
| Selling accounts | 162 |
| Auctions from commercial sellers | 6.7% |
| Lots open on November 2 | 253 |
Oregon vehicles draw the biggest crowds of any state we cover
Oregon pickups sold for a median $6,200 with 56 bidders, against $3,850 and 38 across GovDeals. Cars drew 51 bidders and sold for $3,650 (national: 27 and $2,200), and SUVs 50.5 bidders and $4,475. The State of Oregon account sold all 395 of its lots, for $1.4 million in winning bids, and Salem was the busiest city by far (652 auctions, median $487).
The crowd extends past vehicles. Knives drew a median 26 bidders and sold for $303 (national: 13 and $101), and medical equipment drew 10 bidders against 5. Only 6.7% of Oregon auctions came from commercial sellers, so what you see is mostly real government surplus.
What sells
The busiest categories (at least 10 sales each), with the GovDeals-wide figure for comparison:
| Category | Sold | Median bidders | Median winning bid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup Trucks | 130 | 56 (all GovDeals: 38) | $6,200 (all GovDeals: $3,850) |
| Automobiles/Cars | 111 | 51 (all GovDeals: 27) | $3,650 (all GovDeals: $2,200) |
| SUV | 82 | 50.5 (all GovDeals: 30) | $4,475 (all GovDeals: $3,000) |
| Coins, Currency, Precious Metals | 61 | 7 (all GovDeals: 3) | $260 (all GovDeals: $75) |
| Knives / Multi-Tools | 61 | 25 (all GovDeals: 18) | $210 (all GovDeals: $137) |
| Tools, All Types | 57 | 10 (all GovDeals: 10) | $78 (all GovDeals: $53) |
| Fire & Police Equipment | 51 | 10 (all GovDeals: 6) | $150 (all GovDeals: $65) |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies | 57 | 10 (all GovDeals: 5) | $100 (all GovDeals: $60) |
| Bicycles | 43 | 12 (all GovDeals: 8) | $52 (all GovDeals: $41) |
| Industrial Equipment | 40 | 1 (all GovDeals: 8) | $518 (all GovDeals: $102) |
| Knives | 43 | 26 (all GovDeals: 13) | $303 (all GovDeals: $101) |
| Desks | 28 | 1 (all GovDeals: 1) | $43 (all GovDeals: $10) |
| Audio/Visual Equipment | 35 | 15 (all GovDeals: 6) | $101 (all GovDeals: $55) |
| Chairs | 26 | 3 (all GovDeals: 3) | $14 (all GovDeals: $20) |
| Digital Cameras and Imaging | 28 | 4.5 (all GovDeals: 7) | $50 (all GovDeals: $55) |
Who sells
| Seller | Type | Auctions | Sold | Winning bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Oregon | Government | 395 | 395 | $1,388,149 |
| Chemeketa Community College | Government | 120 | 112 | $63,842 |
| CP Management Co. | Commercial | 82 | 81 | $43,470 |
| Eugene Police Department | Government | 75 | 58 | $2,895 |
| Oregon Health and Science University | Government | 56 | 55 | $23,145 |
| Salem Keizer Public Schools | Government | 56 | 53 | $9,986 |
| Hermiston | Government | 55 | 46 | $10,565 |
| Tualatin Valley Water District | Government | 53 | 47 | $29,022 |
| Portland Community College | Government | 48 | 47 | $33,945 |
| Lake Oswego Public Works | Government | 44 | 42 | $30,462 |
Where
| City | Auctions | Sold | Median winning bid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 652 | 639 | $487 |
| Portland | 290 | 281 | $160 |
| Eugene | 115 | 91 | $57 |
| Beaverton | 95 | 89 | $52 |
| Mill City | 82 | 81 | $409 |
| Bend | 77 | 74 | $90 |
| Lake Oswego | 63 | 60 | $155 |
| Hermiston | 55 | 46 | $10 |
By month
| Month | Sold | Median winning bid |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026* | 116 | $289 |
| June 2026 | 276 | $210 |
| July 2026 | 340 | $203 |
| August 2026 | 407 | $175 |
| September 2026 | 454 | $310 |
| October 2026 | 537 | $235 |
What's open right now
221 Oregon 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 an Oregon 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 Oregon'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 Oregon sell state surplus?
Through DAS Surplus in Salem, which sells online on Public Surplus and GovDeals, sells federal surplus through GSA Auctions, and runs the DAS General Store at 1655 Salem Industrial Dr NE.
How long do I have to pick up Oregon state surplus?
DAS says winners must pay and pick up within 7 calendar days, by money order, cashier's check or wire. Check each auction's terms.
What do Oregon government pickups sell for?
From May 22 to October 31, 2026, Oregon pickups on GovDeals sold for a median $6,200 with a median of 56 bidders, against $3,850 and 38 across all of GovDeals.
What does the winner pay on top of the bid?
On GovDeals, usually a 12.5% buyer's premium plus sales tax. Public Surplus and the DAS store set their own terms.
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