FlipThe City of Dallas holds surplus property sales two to three times a year through Hudson & Marshall, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area has a dense cluster of salvage yards: three IAA branches and three Copart yards. DFW's size means estate and moving sales every weekend.
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 Dallas
Government surplus
- City of Dallas: surplus property sales: Official page for city surplus property sales (two to three per year), with deposit rules and the current auction brochure.
Related: Government surplus in our directory · How to Buy Government Surplus on GovDeals
Vehicle and salvage auctions
- IAA Dallas branch: Insurance Auto Auctions yard at 204 Mars Rd., Wilmer. Salvage and repairable vehicles. Public buyers usually bid through a registered broker.
- IAA Dallas/Fort Worth branch: Insurance Auto Auctions yard at 4226 E. Main St., Grand Prairie. Salvage and repairable vehicles. Public buyers usually bid through a registered broker.
- IAA Fort Worth North branch: Insurance Auto Auctions yard at 3748 McPherson Dr., Justin. Salvage and repairable vehicles. Public buyers usually bid through a registered broker.
- Copart Dallas (via A Better Bid): Run lists for the Copart yard in south Dallas. A Better Bid is a Copart broker that lets public buyers bid without a dealer license (broker fees apply).
- Copart Dallas North (via A Better Bid): Run lists for the Copart yard in north Dallas. A Better Bid is a Copart broker that lets public buyers bid without a dealer license (broker fees apply).
- Copart Wilmer (via A Better Bid): Run lists for the Copart yard in Wilmer. A Better Bid is a Copart broker that lets public buyers bid without a dealer license (broker fees apply).
Related: Vehicle and salvage auctions in our directory · How to Buy Cars at Public and Salvage Auctions
Storage unit auctions
- StorageTreasures: Dallas storage auctions: Online storage unit auctions from self-storage facilities in and around Dallas. Save a search to get alerts on new units.
Related: Storage unit auctions in our directory · How Storage Unit Auctions Work
Estate sales and local auction houses
- Hudson & Marshall: Auction firm that conducts City of Dallas surplus property sales. Dates and locations are posted on its site.
- EstateSales.net: Dallas estate sales: Upcoming estate sales in the Dallas 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
Texas rules worth knowing
General information only, not legal or tax advice. Check with the agency before you rely on it.
- Sales tax and reselling. The state sales tax rate is 6.25%, and local taxes can add up to 2% more. If you buy to resell regularly, you generally need to register with the Texas Department of Revenue. Permit holders can give qualifying sellers a Texas resale certificate (Form 01-339). Government auctions may still charge tax unless you provide the paperwork they ask for.
- Vehicles: titles and taxes. Make sure you get a properly assigned title (or the documents the auction specifies). Texas charges a 6.25% motor vehicle sales tax, generally paid when you title the vehicle at your county tax assessor-collector's office. Title and register through the state motor vehicle agency. Salvage-branded vehicles need extra steps before they can be driven on the road again.
- Storage auctions. Facilities must follow the state's notice and advertising rules before a lien sale, and tenants can often pay and pull a unit right up to the sale.
- Buying across state lines. The selling state's tax and pickup rules usually apply at the time of sale.
More statewide sources are on our Texas auctions page.
Haul it, store it, ship it
Some of these are affiliate links; see our disclosure.
- Pirate Ship: Free shipping-label software with discounted USPS and UPS rates. No subscription.
- uShip: Marketplace for shipping furniture, equipment and vehicles.
- Montway Auto Transport: Door-to-door car shipping quotes.
- Neighbor: Rent garages and spare space from locals, often cheaper than a storage unit. You can also list your own space.
- SpareFoot: Compare and reserve self-storage units near you.
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Dallas sell city surplus?
- Two to three times a year, through Hudson & Marshall. A deposit is required, and you must attend the sale.
- Which salvage yards serve DFW?
- IAA has branches in Wilmer, Grand Prairie and Justin; Copart has yards in south Dallas, north Dallas and Wilmer.
- Are there estate sales in Dallas every weekend?
- Almost always. EstateSales.net lists upcoming DFW sales with photos and addresses.