How to Save Money with Government Auctions

How to Save Money with Government Auctions Better Rhiannon Ally: When it comes to putting together a home office uncle Sam has a deal for you. Jeanette Pavini tells us how to save with government auctions in today’s Better Ways to Save. Jeanette Pavini: Well you can put together a complete office for under $200 or buy a TV for about $40 simply by finding local government surplus sales and most people don’t even know that they exist. The government sells surplus and used items for pennies on a dollar office furniture including desks, chairs, phones, computers and copiers. At some auctions you can find cars, trucks, even horses. They have plenty of chairs, file cabinets, desks and monitors and the best thing about these auctions is that there are a lot of them. You can search online for government auctions at the federal state county and city levels. Every few years county offices update their equipment and sell it off at tremendous discount and also if you’re a none profit some counties will just give it to your organization at no charge. You don’t need to pay anyone a fee to help you find what you’re looking for access to these sites is generally free and the rules for bidding are all clearly written on their respective sites. Now many cities have warehouses that set a price and sell it off. It’s a great way to set up an office with very little investment just remember there are no returns and no warranties so choose wisely. Rhiannon: Buyers beware thanks Jeanette. On Friday Jeanette will share how recycling can be the key to redecorating. We’ll be right back.