Government auction and surplus alerts
There is money in surplus and liquidation auctions, but only if you can scan thousands of lots and price them honestly. DealWatch watches the auction sites, estimates value against sold comps, and alerts you when the math works.
What it watches
Each lot is scored against comparable sold prices, then adjusted for buyer fees, freight, and condition caveats. You set the margin threshold and the categories you know how to handle.
What a change looks like
Alerts include the lot, the current bid, the comp basis, and your estimated margin after costs, so you can bid with a number instead of a feeling.
Who it is for
- Resellers and dealers in tools, machines, and shop equipment
- Workshops looking for specific machines at the right price
- Farm and fleet operations watching equipment auctions
- Anyone who already flips surplus on the side
This is a data service for people who do the buying themselves. Inspecting, hauling, and reselling stay in your hands.
How setup works
Setup is a form, not a project. You tell us the boards, portals, parties, brands, or regions that matter, we wire the sources, and the first digest arrives within about 48 hours. You get real alerts for two weeks before any invoice, and you can adjust the filters as often as you like.
Questions
How do you estimate value?
Comparable sold prices, adjusted for condition and current market, with fees and typical freight subtracted before you see a number.
Which auction sites do you cover?
GovDeals, GSA Auctions, Public Surplus, BidSpotter, and HiBid to start. Categories and regions are configurable.
Can you alert me only on high-margin lots?
Yes. You set the minimum spread and the categories. Quiet weeks are a feature, not a bug.
Set up DealWatch free
Tell us the sources you check by hand. We wire them up, you get real alerts for two weeks, and you only pay if you keep it.