County Sheriff Auctions

“As many, as often as possible”.A very important phrase to remember that will pretty much guarantee you massive auction savings. Let me explain why. Very few counties will hold more than 6 auctions during any given calender year. More State government auctions are held, but this results in more bidding competition. The Federal government auctions are similar in frequency to state governments. In order to maximise your chances of success, a sound strategy will therefore be to attend as many auctions as possible. The bidding competition at the auctions vary. Certain auction events are very busy. Others are scarcely attended.

Auctions held by the County Sheriff departments are an excellent way to branch out your auction participation. Generally what bidders like about these events is their notable lack of serious competition. Fewer buyers follow them, which means less demand and ultimately lower prices. This is what we’re looking for.
So naturally you may be wondering where these goods come from. Goods and vehicles are confiscated from criminals across the county by the sheriff’s department. Their policy is, as with any other government organisation, to sell these goods. This is why you will find auctions at County Sheriff departments. 

It’s slightly more challeninging to find county sheriff auctions that other types. Your first port of call would be to subscribe to a government auction website with updated listings on a number of auctions in your area. The information is ’served up’ with no real effort required from you - the bidder. Alternatively You can roll up your sleeves and do some groundwork. Some places to start are:

Phone your local county Sheriff’s department for a list of scheduled auction events. The best option is to speak to the asset management or financial department. 
•    The county courthouse may announce events at their notice boards
From time to time the Sheriff’s department announces auctions in newspaper publications. Due to budgetary constraints many counties will not announce auctions in these publications.

Very few county sheriff auctions are held online. You’ll find these more with federal and state departments. The events will be in the traditional public outcry format.
The frequency is different from one county to the next. Some hold auctions as required. Many counties determine beforehand a dollar value of goods before they will hold auctions.  

These auction events have resulted in thousand of dollars worth of savings for buyers, so they are well worth your time and effort.