Closed Government Surplus Auction Results Scraper

Access final prices and results from 460,000+ closed government surplus auctions on GovDeals.com. Search by keyword, category, make/model, location, and sort by final price or auction date to analyze completed sales data and auction trends.

Whether you're a reseller analyzing what similar items sold for, a researcher tracking government asset disposal trends, or a business buyer comparing market prices, this tool gives you access to real historical auction data with final sale prices, seller information, and comprehensive item details.

What Does It Do

• Final Prices - Get the actual closing price for each sold auction, not estimates or active bids
• Keyword Search - Find specific assets by title or description (e.g., "ford truck", "laptop", "construction equipment")
• Category Filtering - Filter by item type using GovDeals category codes (Cars, Trucks, Electronics, Real Estate, etc.)
• Vehicle Details - Extract make, model, year, seller location, and condition for automotive sales
• Date Range Access - Search completed auctions across months and years of historical data
• Seller Information - Identify which government agencies are selling what items
• Location Filtering - Filter results by state to focus on specific geographic markets
• Price Sorting - Sort by final price (ascending or descending) to find best deals or high-value sales
• Auction Date Sorting - Sort by when auctions ended to track recent market activity

Demo Video

Demo video coming soon.

Input

Customize your search to find the closed auction data you need:

• Search Text - Keyword search across auction titles and descriptions (e.g., "pickup truck", "office chair", "solar panel")
• Start URL - Paste a GovDeals.com asset URL to collect data for a single closed auction
• Max Items - Maximum results to return (free users: 100, paid users: up to 1,000,000)
• Category IDs - Filter by category code (e.g., "94A" for Cars, "94B" for Trucks, "94L" for SUVs, "29" for Computers)
• Make/Brand - Filter by manufacturer (e.g., "Ford", "Dell", "Caterpillar")
• Model - Filter by model name (e.g., "F-150", "Latitude")
• Model Year - Filter by year (e.g., "2020", "2019")
• Location State - Filter by US state abbreviation (e.g., "CA", "TX", "NY")
• Auction Type - Filter by type (3=Online Auction, 4=Buy Now, 5=Make Offer, 1=Sealed Bid)
• Sort Field - Sort by "Final Price", "Location", or "Auction End Date" (default: Auction End Date)
• Sort Order - Ascending or descending (default: descending for newest first)

Example input:

{
    "searchText": "ford truck",
    "maxItems": 50,
    "categoryIds": "94B",
    "makebrand": "Ford",
    "locationState": "CA",
    "sortField": "currentBid",
    "sortOrder": "desc"
}

Output

The tool returns detailed data for each closed auction with final sale information:

{
  "imageUrl": "https://webassets.lqdt1.com/assets/photos/22758/22758_22_image.jpg",
  "title": "7 Gifford Road, Little Egg Harbor, NJ - Great Location Corner Rt 9 & Gifford Road",
  "url": "https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/22758/22",
  "assetId": 22,
  "accountId": 22758,
  "category": "Commercial Property",
  "categoryCode": "958",
  "make": null,
  "model": null,
  "year": null,
  "seller": "Little Egg Harbor Township Real Estate, NJ",
  "locationCity": "Little Egg Harbor Twp",
  "locationState": "NJ",
  "locationZip": "08087-1885",
  "startingBid": null,
  "finalPrice": 650000,
  "currency": "USD",
  "auctionStart": "2025-12-11T08:00:00",
  "auctionEnd": "2026-02-26T16:00:00",
  "isSold": true
}

Key output fields:

• imageUrl - Main listing photo
• title - Item name and description
• url - Direct link to the auction on GovDeals
• assetId / accountId - Unique identifiers for the item
• category - Item category (Cars, Real Estate, Equipment, etc.)
• make / model / year - Vehicle information (when applicable)
• seller - Government agency that sold the item
• location (City, State, Zip) - Where the item was located
• finalPrice - The actual sale price (closed auction price)
• startingBid - Reserve or opening bid amount
• auctionStart / auctionEnd - Auction dates and times
• isSold - Confirms the auction closed as a sale

Download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel.

Why Choose the GovDeals Closed Auctions Scraper?

Unique Access to Historical Data

GovDeals hosts 460,000+ closed auction records with final prices. No other tool gives you this depth of historical government surplus sales data in one searchable dataset. Track price trends, compare what items sold for by category, and identify market patterns.

Real Final Prices, Not Estimates

Unlike other tools that show active bidding data or estimates, you get the actual final sale price from every completed auction. Perfect for market research, competitive analysis, and understanding real-world government surplus values.

Comprehensive Government Auction Coverage

Access auctions from federal, state, and local government agencies selling vehicles, real estate, heavy equipment, electronics, and more. Get a complete picture of government surplus across all major categories.

Easy-to-Use Filters

Search by keyword, category, make/model, location, and auction type without any technical knowledge. Sort by price or date to find exactly what you're looking for in seconds.

No Technical Skills Required

Point-and-click interface. No coding, no command line, no setup. Just enter your search criteria and get results.

How to Use

1. Sign Up - Create a free account w/ $5 credit
2. Open the Actor - Find the GovDeals Closed Auctions Scraper in the Apify catalog
3. Set Your Search - Enter keywords, filters (category, location, make/model), and sorting options
4. Choose Max Items - Free users: up to 100 items per run. Paid users: up to 1,000,000
5. Run - Click "Start" and wait for results (typically 1-5 minutes depending on result set size)
6. Download or Connect - Export as CSV, Excel, or JSON. Or connect to Make, Zapier, Google Drive, or other apps for automation

Search Examples

• Pickup trucks sold in California - searchText: "truck", locationState: "CA", categoryIds: "94B"
• Real estate sales over $100,000 - sortField: "currentBid", sortOrder: "desc" (sorted by final price, highest first)
• Computers sold by US Federal Government - categoryIds: "29", searchText: "computer"
• Specific asset - Paste the GovDeals.com URL into startUrl to get that single closed auction's details
• Equipment from last 6 months - Search by date range using auctionEnd filter with recent dates

Business Use Cases

Market Researchers

• Analyze government surplus price trends across categories over time
• Track what types of assets governments are selling and at what price points
• Compare regional price variations (same vehicle type in California vs. Texas)
• Identify emerging market opportunities based on what's being sold

Resellers & Resale Business Owners

• Find similar items sold recently to understand current market prices
• Research what condition/make/model combinations bring the highest final prices
• Identify undervalued categories or regions with favorable prices
• Spot arbitrage opportunities across locations

Business Buyers & Fleet Managers

• Compare final sale prices to understand fair market value for bulk purchases
• Research vehicle availability and prices before bidding on new auctions
• Track historical prices for the same equipment type to negotiate better deals
• Plan inventory and procurement based on market data

Real Estate Investors

• Monitor government property auctions and final sale prices by location
• Analyze real estate trends in specific states or cities
• Compare what properties sold for vs. listing price to understand market conditions
• Identify undervalued properties and distressed sales

Data Analysts & Academics

• Study government asset disposal patterns and efficiency
• Research public procurement and surplus management practices
• Analyze economic trends through government asset sales data
• Create reports on government surplus markets

FAQ

Can I search only closed/sold auctions?

Yes. The tool is specifically designed to return only closed auction results with final sale prices. It does not show active listings.

What's the difference between startingBid and finalPrice?

Starting Bid is the reserve price or opening bid set by the seller. Final Price is what the item actually sold for (the winning bid). Both are included so you can see the difference between opening and sale price.

Can I filter by price range?

You can sort by finalPrice in ascending or descending order, but exact price range filtering is done after you download the results. Sort ascending (lowest prices first) or descending (highest prices first) and review the results.

How many auctions are available?

GovDeals maintains 460,000+ closed auction records. You can access this historical data as far back as the platform maintains records.

Can I search for a specific item I saw on GovDeals?

Yes. Copy the GovDeals.com URL of the item and paste it into the "Start URL" field. The tool will collect data for that specific closed auction.

How often is the data updated?

The tool collects fresh data from GovDeals each time you run it. As new auctions close on GovDeals, they become available in the closed auctions dataset.

Can I schedule regular runs?

Yes. Use the Apify platform's scheduling feature to run the scraper on a regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly) and automatically export or send results to your apps.

What if I have more than 100 items but I'm a free user?

Free users can scrape up to 100 items per run. Upgrade to a paid account to access larger datasets. Contact Apify for options.

Can I get seller contact information?

Yes. The output includes seller name, website, and sometimes contact email and phone where available.

What about location data?

Each auction includes city, state, ZIP, and GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude) when available.

Integrate GovDeals Closed Auctions Scraper with any app

Connect this scraper with 5,000+ apps and automate your workflow:

• Make - Automate workflows and integrate with other tools
• Zapier - Connect to 5,000+ apps
• GitHub - Version control integration
• Slack - Get notifications when runs complete
• Airbyte - Build data pipelines
• Google Drive - Export results to spreadsheets

Set up automations to trigger actions whenever an auction run completes, send results to your team, or automatically load data into your database.

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Need Help?

Check the FAQ above for common questions. For additional support, visit our help center or contact the Apify community.

Contact

Contact us to request a new scraper, propose a custom data project, or report a technical issue with this actor at https://tally.so/r/BzdKgA

Disclaimer

This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by GovDeals.com, Liquidity Services Inc., or any of their subsidiaries. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. This tool is provided for informational and research purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with GovDeals.com's terms of service. Data is provided "as-is" without warranties.