| State government auctions are one of the best places | | | | day, after going to pick up a cashier's check from the |
| to find many different kinds of house wares, including | | | | bank. |
| couches, antiques, lamps, tables and chairs. To find the | | | | Selling Items |
| best state auction near you, all you need to do is log | | | | If you are looking at state government auctions online, |
| on to your computer and start looking! There are | | | | you may be able to list any items that you have |
| dozens of auctions held every year, making it possible | | | | privately. There are some websites that are open to |
| to fully furnish any home with goods from an auction. | | | | the public, but you will want to consider any fees |
| What You Can Find | | | | before making the actual listing. You may have to pay |
| The actual items that you can find at state | | | | these fees even if you do not sell an item. To find a |
| government auctions will range from cars and trucks | | | | site that allows private listings through the state, you |
| to couches and dining sets, plus more. The trick to | | | | will need to do a little research. Some official state |
| knowing how much you want to spend is knowing | | | | auctions will not allow private listings on their website. |
| what is available before you go to the auction. For | | | | Other websites may charge a registration fee to list |
| example, you may be willing to spend a little more if | | | | the items as sold in state government auctions. Make |
| you know that there is going to be a piece at the | | | | sure that the fee is reasonable enough for your |
| auction that will fit into your home well. You need to be | | | | comfort zone, and then sell items that range from cars |
| prepared by having enough money on hand to cover | | | | to farm equipment! |
| all of your purchases. | | | | Reliable Websites |
| How Can I Pay? | | | | If you are buying from state government auctions |
| The payment methods accepted at state government | | | | online, then you will want to be sure to find a reliable |
| auctions will vary, but all accept cash and cashier's | | | | website. There are dozens to choose from, but that |
| checks. Some auction houses also accept credit and | | | | does not mean that all sites are equally dependable. |
| debit cards, and a few will accept personal checks. It | | | | Check for any complaints or reports on the site before |
| may be best to ask about which methods are | | | | you pay a huge registration fee or bid on any items |
| accepted before you attend, so that you are left short | | | | online. Also, remember that by bidding you are |
| of money and so that you won't have to carry around | | | | agreeing to purchase the item, and can be legally held |
| a wad of cash unless absolutely necessary. In some | | | | accountable for unpaid bids that win. |
| cases, you may be able to pay for the items the next | | | | |