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The Best Way for Governments
& Schools to Sell

Anything!

Cars.

Trucks.

Vans.

Heavy Equipment.

IT Equipment.

Tools.

Sporting Goods.

Boats.

Municibid makes it easy and free to auction your no longer needed surplus and forfeitures online to the public. Take a look to see how we can help you!

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Trusted by over 6,000 governments and schools, with an average of 50 more making the switch to Municibid each month.

  • “Needless to say we are thrilled with the results! With the amount of exposure and truly competitive bidding through Municibid, I have to say it wasn’t much of surprise that we did so well. The best part about is we get to keep 100% of the proceeds.”

    Mike Ahern

    Public Buildings Special Projects Manager - Town of Mansfield, MA

    Mike Ahern

Sell Almost Anything on Municibid!

Pretty much anything you can think of has been sold on Municibid. However we don’t accept firearms or annoying elected officials you’re trying to get rid of.

Bidding is open to the public (US & Canada). You may be surprised by how much bidders will spend, and how far they'll travel for your items! Have a lot or just a little? There are no limits to how much you can sell.

    • Cars
    • Trucks
    • Vans
    • Commercial Vehicles
    • Boats
    • All Other Kinds of Vehicles
    • Heavy Equipment
    • IT Equipment
    • Kitchen Equipment
    • Sporting Goods
    • Tools
    • Real Estate

  • "Hennepin County has been utilizing Municibid since 2012 to auction a wide range of items including vehicles, heavy equipment, medical equipment, boats, and more. The team at Municibid is always available and can be relied upon to deliver great results. I very much enjoy working with them."

    Joshua Hopkins

    Supervisor of Fleet Services - Hennepin County, MN

    Joshua Hopkins

You Keep 100% of the Sale.

It's completely free for you to auction your assets on Municibid. You always keep 100% of your proceeds and never need to send us money.

No hidden fees or commissions. Bidders pay us a competitive buyer's fee and then pay you 100% of the winning bid.

It's very clear and easy.

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  • "Municibid allows for easy liquidation of excess equipment. As you use it and build items and descriptions, you can streamline the process as you list additional items. It works for us when we are gone, asleep or closed - it allows for us to sell without being present."

    Brent Spier

    City Administrator - City of Clear Lake Shores, TX

    Brent Spier

A Team You Can Trust.

Municibid is America's fastest growing, most convenient, and easiest-to-use online auction marketplace for government agencies, schools, authorities and utilities to auction their surplus and forfeitures directly to the public. All auctions take place online and are available to bid 24 hours a day.

  • Established: 2006

  • Headquarters: Pottstown, PA

  • "There cannot be enough praise for the customer service exhibited by the team at Municibid. Jackie and the rest of the team responded to each inquiry immediately with grace and understanding. The team offered advice on more effective listing techniques and even offered to help list, personally.

    If your municipality is looking to sell surplus items/items no longer needed, I cannot recommend Municibid enough."

    Acadia Bombaci

    Asst. Purchasing Agent - City of Revere, MA

    Acadia Bombaci

Your Auctions Shine By Design.

Municibid's modern design gives your auctions big, beautiful pictures, easy to read information, and simple to understand navigation. This matters to bidders and has a direct, measurable affect on increased sale prices for your auction items.

Features You'll Love!

We built Municibid to make it easier for you to sell your surplus to the public.
Here are a few features we think you'll love! 

Large Pictures

Big beautiful pictures showcase your auctions throughout Municibid. We offer some of the largest images in the industry.

Custom Reports

Beautifully designed. Easily accessible. Customizable. Downloadable.

Reliability

99.999% Uptime. Superior technology. Our website is always working hard to make you money.

Real-time Updates

With real-time updates, your item pages update live with the most current information. No need to refresh the browser.

Bidding Reminders

Bidders get "auction is ending today" reminders in the morning for auctions they are bidding on. Auction Reminders are proven to increase bidding dramatically.

Dashboards

Easily view the latest information on how your listings are doing. See your sales totals for today or for the year without leaving the homepage.

Exceptional Customer Support, Anytime You Need It.

We take great pride in delivering the absolute best customer service. Though we've designed Municibid to be intuitive and easy to use, when support is needed, we are here 24/7/365 via our support page, our Municibid Messenger online chat system, and by email or phone.

  • “The support from Municibid staff is nothing but top shelf!”

    Joseph Padulla

    Chief Procurement Officer - City of Waltham, MA

    Joseph Padulla

List Your Stuff in a Snap!

Want to see how easy it is to sell your items on Municibid? We've created this short walkthrough video to give you an idea.

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Municibid's Marketing Team Attracts the Most Quality Bidders for Your Surplus.

From launching press releases to managing email campaigns, launching ads and social media programs, our marketing efforts are aimed at attracting the best bidders for your surplus—all at no cost to you​.

We understand the importance of targeting the right people with the right message at the right time, and we leverage both traditional and digital mediums to ensure maximum exposure of your surplus and better results.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is bidding open to the public?

Yep! Anyone can bid on your auctions. If you require a certain restriction, our team will work with you on allowing only qualified bidders.

Can I set a reserve price?

You sure can. We give you complete control of your auctions. From setting starting and reserve prices to having your auction start on a future date, Municibid gives you the ability to customize how you want your auction to work.

Is a contract required to sell on Municibid?

No. We do not require you to sign a contract. Municibid is available to you as an as-needed service.

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Got Questions?

If you still have questions about using Municibid, please feel free to contact us.
We can work with you to help find the best option to sell your surplus.

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Quickly speak with a Municibid expert or leave us a message.

Email Us!

Send us a message and we'll get back to you promptly via email or phone call.

Call Us!

Leave a message on our sales line (Option 2), and a Municibid team member will reach out to you.

(800) 531-6074

Ready to Give Municibid a Try?

Just like many other agencies have done, you too can easily transition from your current service to Municibid. With no contracts, you can use Municibid on an “as needed” basis. We don't even ask you to use us exclusively.


Whether you are ready to list your first item right now or not, you can create your Municibid account for free now in just one minute.

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