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The biggest US marketplace for city, county, school and state surplus. Trucks, mowers, tools, office gear.

Best for / tip: Search by state and filter to within 50 miles of you. Remember the buyer's premium (often 12.5%) and the pickup deadlines.

Surplus auctions from thousands of agencies and universities.

Best for / tip: Sort by 'ending soon' late at night. Low-competition lots close cheap.

The official federal surplus site (U.S. General Services Administration).

Best for / tip: Good for fleet vehicles with maintenance records. Inspect when allowed.

Online auctions for municipalities, schools and public agencies.

Best for / tip: Small-town listings get fewer bidders, so look there for bargains.

Global surplus marketplace from the company behind GovDeals.

Best for / tip: Industrial and commercial lots. Check the freight cost before you bid.

Military and government surplus vehicles and equipment.

Best for / tip: Check export and demilitarization rules on each listing.

Online bidding at hundreds of independent auction houses. Cars, trucks, boats, RVs, UTVs.

Best for / tip: Read each auctioneer's terms. Premiums and pickup windows vary by seller.

Huge online salvage and used-vehicle auction.

Best for / tip: Many lots need a dealer license. Use a registered broker if you don't have one.

Insurance total-loss and used vehicles at yards nationwide.

Best for / tip: Check for a yard near you (Upstate SC/Charlotte area) to cut towing costs.

No-reserve online auctions for ag, construction and trucks.

Best for / tip: No reserve means real deals, but there are no returns. Inspect in person.

Online heavy-equipment marketplace (RB Global).

Best for / tip: IronClad Assurance inspection reports reduce the risk.

The world's largest industrial auctioneer.

Best for / tip: Watch the regional events in Texas and the Southeast for trucks and trailers.

Collector and enthusiast car auctions.

Best for / tip: Use it more for comps (price research) than for buying flips.

Enthusiast auctions for modern cars (1980s to now).

Best for / tip: Sold results are free pricing data for your flips.

Instant online offer, good for 7 days.

Best for / tip: Use it as your floor price before you list privately.

Online storage auctions at Spartanburg-area facilities.

Best for / tip: Turn on alerts for 29301–29307. Bring a padlock, broom and truck. Cleanout is usually due within 48–72 hrs.

Thousands of online storage unit auctions nationwide.

Best for / tip: Zoom in on the photos. Totes and boxes are gambles, while furniture and tools show their value.

Online storage auction platform.

Best for / tip: Factor in the 15% buyer fee (min $10) and any cleaning deposit.

Storage auctions across the US and Canada.

Best for / tip: 15% buyer premium. Set a hard max bid before you start.

Official liquidation marketplaces for Amazon, Walmart, Target and more.

Best for / tip: Some marketplaces require a resale certificate. Get an SC retail license first.

Auctions and buy-now lots of returns and shelf-pulls.

Best for / tip: Grade matters: 'uninspected returns' carry more risk than 'shelf pulls'.

Wholesale liquidation by case, pallet or truckload.

Best for / tip: Good for steady inventory once you know what sells.

Retail returns pallets and truckloads.

Best for / tip: Ask for the manifest and condition breakdown.

Item-by-item returns auctions (local pickup markets).

Best for / tip: Check whether a pickup location is near you.

Thousands of local auctioneers' online catalogs in one place.

Best for / tip: Search 'South Carolina'. Small-town estate auctions are where the deals are.

Find live and online auctions near any ZIP code.

Best for / tip: Search 29301 within 50 miles for Upstate SC auction houses.

Antiques, art, collectibles and estate auctions.

Best for / tip: Great for researching sold prices on antiques.

Fine art, antiques and collectibles from auction houses.

Best for / tip: Higher-end. Use the sold archives for pricing.

Goodwill's online auction site. Electronics, jewelry, collectibles.

Best for / tip: Shipping is high, so look for lots near you that offer pickup.

Local buying and selling. No fees on local pickup.

Best for / tip: Best for furniture, appliances and tools. Meet in public or at a police 'safe exchange' spot.

Simple app for selling shippable items.

Best for / tip: Good for small items under $100.

Clothing, shoes and accessories resale.

Best for / tip: Share listings daily and send offers to likers.

Local and shipped marketplace app.

Best for / tip: Cross-post your big local items here and on Marketplace.

Classic local classifieds covering Upstate SC.

Best for / tip: Check 'free' and 'curb alert' for zero-cost inventory.

Spartanburg County fleet and surplus auctions.

Best for / tip: Check weekly. County trucks and mowers come up throughout the year.

Every SC agency listing on GovDeals in one view.

Best for / tip: Sort by distance from Spartanburg.

State of South Carolina surplus property (West Columbia).

Best for / tip: Check the Public Auctions page for current sale methods.

Local storage unit auctions.

Best for / tip: Same-day cleanouts beat the competition.

Upcoming estate sales in and around Spartanburg.

Best for / tip: Go on the last day for half-price deals.

Free shipping-label software with discounted USPS and UPS rates. No subscription.

Tip: Our default pick for eBay/Mercari sellers. (No affiliate program, we just like it.)

Order management and labels across all your selling channels.

Tip: Worth it once you ship 100+ orders a month across several marketplaces.

Multi-carrier shipping labels and rate shopping.

Tip: The free plan covers starters. Upgrade when you need automation.

Shipping, inventory and customer emails in one place.

Tip: Compare the plan tiers against your monthly label count.

Marketplace for shipping furniture, equipment and vehicles.

Tip: Great for big auction wins you can't haul yourself. Get several quotes.

Door-to-door car shipping quotes.

Tip: Use it for out-of-state auction cars. Add transport to your max bid.

Rent garages and spare space from locals, often cheaper than a storage unit. You can also list your own space.

Tip: Check the photos and access hours. 24/7 access matters for pickups.

Compare and reserve self-storage units near you.

Tip: Ground-floor drive-up units save hours when you load pallets.

LLC formation plus registered-agent service with strong privacy.

Tip: Using a registered agent keeps your home address off public records.

Low-cost LLC formation with compliance reminders.

Tip: Check which package includes the EIN and operating agreement.

LLC formation, DBA filing and EIN service.

Tip: A DBA lets you sell under a brand name without forming a new company.

Business formation and legal documents.

Tip: Compare the total cost, including state fees and add-ons.

Online business checking for small businesses and freelancers.

Tip: Keep flip money separate from personal money. Tax time will be much easier.

Business banking with built-in bookkeeping and tax set-asides.

Tip: Handy if you don't want a separate bookkeeping app yet.

Business checking with interest, plus lines of credit.

Tip: Look at the interest tiers and requirements before you pick a plan.

Track inventory cost, sales and mileage for taxes.

Tip: Track cost of goods per item so you know your real profit.

Card reader and POS for yard sales, flea markets and pop-ups.

Tip: Taking cards at a flea market booth often closes bigger sales.

Monitor your business credit and see financing matches.

Tip: Build business credit before you need a loan for inventory.

Compare small-business loans and lines of credit in one application.

Tip: Borrow for inventory only when you know the flip math. Never for a gamble.

Credit-builder account to establish or rebuild personal credit.

Tip: Personal credit still matters for most new-business financing.

Online general liability insurance for small businesses.

Tip: Get a quote before you rent a booth or hire helpers.