Profitable Surplus Sales in 2025

As the surplus and resale market become increasingly competitive, procurement officials across the nation are seeking to streamline the surplus process and generate competitive revenue while ensuring compliance.

For nearly 25 years, GovDeals has partnered with government agencies and related entities to facilitate the sale of "as is, where is" surplus equipment and materials. Recently, our platform has introduced key improvements to assist our surplus sellers stay competitive and reach their goals, based on feedback and research.

One of the most significant updates is the Enhanced Seller Tool. This upgraded tool allows sellers to seamlessly upload, manage, and monitor their surplus sales. With a user-friendly interface, the enhanced reporting ensures a transparent process for tracking auction sales.

Additionally, we recently launched Seller Marketplaces, a central hub on the GovDeals platform that showcases individual seller microsites. These easy-to-share dedicated pages display a seller’s active listings, providing a focused browsing experience for users. With easy-to-use search and navigation options, the Seller Marketplace Hub helps buyers find specific auctions more easily.

We also overhauled our Restricted Sales feature to give sellers more control. Restricted Sales allow sellers to set specific criteria and requirements for auction participation, while also allowing them to review and approve bidders before they are able to view or participate in the auction. This added level of control ensures that only qualified buyers can bid on items.

With these new improvements, GovDeals is committed to providing a platform that empowers California sellers to achieve greater success and take their surplus sales to the next level.

For more information on how these upgrades can benefit your business, reach out to Samarra Dalrymple at sdalrymple@govdeals.com today!