Oct
23

Machinio Unveils New Service Management Features for Equipment Dealers

Machinio, an online platform for buying and selling heavy equipment, has rolled out new features for dealers looking to advertise their service offerings. These new service-specific features work in tandem with the full Machinio marketplace platform and allows users to promote and manage their supporting services alongside their equipment sales. Dealers, manufacturers and other heavy equipment service providers will have the tools to perform the following tasks, according to Machinio... read more →
Oct
17

Reverse logistics: The cornerstone of the circular economy

Reverse logistics is far more than managing product returns; it's the process that ensures goods, materials and resources continue to generate value long after their initial sale. Reverse logistics serves as the cornerstone of the circular economy. What is reverse logistics? Reverse logistics encompasses all activities that occur after a product's initial sale or distribution. It includes managing returns, recovering unsold or excess inventory, inspecting and refurbishing items, recycling materi... read more →
Oct
13

N.J. county to auction surplus vehicles, equipment, electronics. See full list, minimum bids.

Somerset County will host its fall surplus auction starting on Wednesday with electronics, used vehicles, office equipment and other county items available through an online platform. Residents can preview the entire list of auction items in advance, and are encouraged to read the terms and conditions before bidding.... read more →
Sep
30

CPSO moving sheriff sales online

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory announced that beginning Oct. 1, all CPSO Sheriff’s Sales will be conducted online. To participate in the auctions, you must first create an online account on www.bid4assets.com. A $1,000 deposit will be required to bid. This deposit can be applied toward your purchase, refunded if you are not the winning bidder, or left in your account for future auctions. The online platform provides additional tools and features including auction watchlists, email noti... read more →
Jul
10

Alabama state surplus auction opens online Saturday with bargain boats, cars and more

Alabamians looking for deals on everything from office chairs to boats will get their chance when the state’s online surplus property auction opens Saturday. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will open bidding at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12. The auction will run around the clock until 6 p.m. Sunday, July 20. Items up for bid include cars, trucks, boats, office and medical equipment and furniture no longer needed by state and federal agencie... read more →
Jun
11

Liquidity Services at East Coast IDEAS: Pioneering Circular Economy

On Wednesday, 11 June 2025, Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) presented at the 15th Annual East Coast IDEAS Conference, highlighting its strategic positioning in the circular economy marketplace. The company emphasized its mission-driven approach to monetizing surplus inventory and equipment while maintaining financial discipline with no debt.... read more →
May
23

Last chance to own a piece of Pimlico

As Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore undergoes a transformative redevelopment, the State of Maryland is facilitating an auction to offload surplus assets from the site. The auction, hosted on AllSurplus.com, is part of the broader “Pimlico Plus” initiative aimed at revitalizing the Park Heights community and modernizing Maryland’s thoroughbred racing industry.... read more →
May
08

Liquidity Services (LQDT): The Hidden Winner in Internet Retail

If you think online auctions are just for collectibles and eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) … then Liquidity Services (NASDAQ: LQDT) might surprise you. Not only is this an A-rated stock in our Zen Ratings system (and stocks with a Zen Rating of A had an average return of +32.52% per year) … but it’s also the #1 pick in the B-rated internet retail industry. Why? It has to do with a quiet network effect that’s taking hold in a growing industry. Let’s take a closer look.... read more →
Apr
09

Cruisers, office furniture - and Nikes? Local government agencies selling unneeded inventory on GovDeals

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Ray-Ban sunglasses, PlayStation 4s, and Nike Supreme Air Force 1 sneakers usually cost hundreds of dollars – but the Lyndhurst Police Department is currently selling them for as low as $10. The department, like most other police stations and government agencies, sells unused office supplies, decommissioned police vehicles and unclaimed or forfeited evidence on GovDeals, an online auction platform.... read more →
Feb
18

How to Buy a Car From the Government for Under $8,000

Buying a used car from the government can be an affordable way to find a reliable vehicle for under $8,000. Various government agencies auction off surplus and retired fleet vehicles through platforms like GovDeals. These auctions offer everything from sedans to pickup trucks, often at lower prices than traditional used car dealerships. However, buyers should be aware of the potential risks, including vehicles being sold "as-is" without warranties or guarantees.... read more →