FlipFlorence is the Pee Dee's hub at the crossroads of I-95 and I-20, which makes it a convenient pickup point for buyers from across eastern South Carolina. Florence County lists surplus on GovDeals, and the City of Florence uses GovDeals, GovWorld and Public Surplus. Midlands estate-sale firms also cover the Florence area.
Every link below was checked in October 2026. FlipTheBid is not affiliated with these agencies or companies. Listings change, so confirm terms on each site.
Where to buy at auction in Florence
Government surplus
- Florence County Procurement: Official county procurement page. Florence County sells surplus through GovDeals as items become available.
- City of Florence: public bid information: Official city page linking to the platforms the city uses for surplus (GovDeals and GovWorld).
- Public Surplus: City of Florence (SC): The City of Florence's Public Surplus page.
Related: Government surplus in our directory · How to Buy Government Surplus on GovDeals
Storage unit auctions
- StorageTreasures: Florence storage auctions: Online storage unit auctions from self-storage facilities in and around Florence. Set an alert so new units reach your inbox.
Related: Storage unit auctions in our directory · How Storage Unit Auctions Work
Estate sales and local auction houses
- Velocity Auction Company: Florence estate sales: Estate sale and auction service covering the Florence area.
- EstateSales.net: Florence estate sales: Calendar of upcoming estate sales in the Florence area, with photos, addresses and the company running each sale.
Related: Estate sales and local auction houses in our directory · How to Price and Resell on eBay
South Carolina rules worth knowing
General information only, not legal or tax advice. Check with the agency before you rely on it.
- Sales tax and reselling. South Carolina has a 6% state sales tax, plus local taxes in most counties. If you buy to resell regularly, you generally need a retail license from the SC Department of Revenue. With it, you can give qualifying sellers a resale certificate so you are not taxed on inventory, and you collect tax when you sell. Many government auctions still charge tax unless you provide the paperwork they ask for.
- Vehicles: titles and fees. Make sure you receive a properly assigned title (or the bill of sale and documents the auction specifies), then title and register through the SC DMV. Instead of regular sales tax, SC charges a one-time Infrastructure Maintenance Fee on vehicles titled in the state. Salvage-branded vehicles have extra steps before they can be driven on the road again.
- Storage auctions. SC facility operators must follow notice and advertising steps under state law before a lien sale. Units can be paid off and pulled right up until the sale, so a listed unit is never guaranteed.
- Out-of-state purchases. Buying in NC or GA? That state's sales tax and pickup rules usually apply at the time of sale.
More statewide sources are on our South Carolina auctions page.
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Frequently asked questions
- How does Florence County sell surplus?
- Florence County lists surplus on GovDeals as items become available. Check the county procurement page for the link and any updates.
- Does the City of Florence sell surplus online?
- Yes. The city's bid information page links to GovDeals and GovWorld, and the city also has a Public Surplus seller page.
- Is Florence a good pickup location?
- Florence sits at I-95 and I-20, so it is an easy drive from much of eastern SC. Still, add fuel and time to your cost before bidding.
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