Every day, hundreds of items are listed for auction on GovDeals. Some are vintage. Some are one-of-a-kind. And some are just plain unexpected. Whether you're searching for a collectible, restoring a classic vehicle, decorating a business, or hunting for your next great conversation piece, you never know what you'll discover. That's part of the fun.

5 Ways to Find the Weirdest Auctions on GovDeals

1. Search by keyword, not category
Try terms like vintage, custom, collectible, antique, amusement, train, or display.

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2. Check newly listed auctions regularly
New items are added every day, and some of the most interesting finds don't stay available for long.

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3. Browse categories you'd normally skip
You never know where you'll find your next conversation piece.

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4. Explore sold auctions for inspiration
Past auctions show the incredible variety of items that have been available on GovDeals.

5. Save searches and favorite auctions
When the perfect item appears, you'll be ready.

Fun Auctions Sold on GovDeals

These are exactly the kinds of listings that remind buyers why GovDeals is unlike any other marketplace.

fun house amusement ride sold on govdeals

Fun House Amusement Ride - Sold for $177K in New Orleans, Louisiana

Rat Rod - Sold for $2K in Newton, North Carolina

Sparky the Fire Dog Mascot Costume - Sold for $151 in St. Paul, Minnesota

1991 International 3900FC School Bus - Sold for $2K in Union City, Tennessee

Racoon Mount with Cracker Jacks - Sold for $34 in Polar Bluff, Missouri

gold and diamond jewelry sold on govdeals

10K Yellow Gold Rope Necklace With Large Diamond Wizard Pendant - Sold for $12K in Austin, Texas

Jerry Seinfeld Cosmo Kramer Assman License Plate Ban One - Sold for $37 in Carrollton, Georgia

Falcon Mascot Costume with Rolling Duffle - Sold for $320 in Harrisburg, Illinois

Numb John Striking Dummy - Sold for $50 in Taylorsville, Utah

7 Ft. Polar Bear Display - Sold for $190 in Niagara Falls, Ontario

signed sports memorabilia sold on govdeals

Pete Rose Signed Reds Official MLB Baseball - Sold for $230 in Bay Shore, New York

Lot of 17 Real Care Babies and 1 Empathy Belly Simulator - Sold for $400 in Oneonta, Alabama

Lot of Misc. Jewelry - Sold for $3.7K in Raleigh, North Carolina

2025 Spirit Horseless Electric Carriage - Sold for $15K in Tampa, Florida

reproduction sculptures sold on govdeals

"The Outlaw" Reproduction Sculpture 5ft tall - Remington - Sold for $3K in Columbia, Missouri

30 PCS - 8" Orange Pumpkin Pail Halloween Trick-or-Treat Basket - Sold for $25 in Columbus, Ohio

promotional movie statue sold on govdeals

Kung Fu Panda Promotional Statue - Sold for $320 in Meridian, Idaho

1965 Chevrolet El Camino w/ 383 Stroker - Sold for $20K in Stuart, Florida

collectible sports cards and memorabilia sold on govdeals

Collectible Sports Cards & Memorabilia - Sold for $53K in Atlanta, Georgia

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This Halloween, take a break from the ghosts and goblins and see what surprises are hiding on GovDeals. From everyday bargains to unforgettable finds, you never know what might be waiting in the next auction.

Start browsing and see what you discover. 🎃

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5 Ways to Find the Weirdest Auctions on GovDeals

5 Ways to Find the Weirdest Auctions on GovDeals

Fun Auctions Sold on GovDeals

Fun House Amusement Ride - Sold for $177K in New Orleans, Louisiana

Rat Rod - Sold for $2K in Newton, North Carolina

Sparky the Fire Dog Mascot Costume - Sold for $151 in St. Paul, Minnesota

1991 International 3900FC School Bus - Sold for $2K in Union City, Tennessee

Racoon Mount with Cracker Jacks - Sold for $34 in Polar Bluff, Missouri

10K Yellow Gold Rope Necklace With Large Diamond Wizard Pendant - Sold for $12K in Austin, Texas

Jerry Seinfeld Cosmo Kramer Assman License Plate Ban One - Sold for $37 in Carrollton, Georgia

Falcon Mascot Costume with Rolling Duffle - Sold for $320 in Harrisburg, Illinois

Numb John Striking Dummy - Sold for $50 in Taylorsville, Utah

7 Ft. Polar Bear Display - Sold for $190 in Niagara Falls, Ontario

Pete Rose Signed Reds Official MLB Baseball - Sold for $230 in Bay Shore, New York

Lot of 17 Real Care Babies and 1 Empathy Belly Simulator - Sold for $400 in Oneonta, Alabama

Lot of Misc. Jewelry - Sold for $3.7K in Raleigh, North Carolina

2025 Spirit Horseless Electric Carriage - Sold for $15K in Tampa, Florida

"The Outlaw" Reproduction Sculpture 5ft tall - Remington - Sold for $3K in Columbia, Missouri

30 PCS - 8" Orange Pumpkin Pail Halloween Trick-or-Treat Basket - Sold for $25 in Columbus, Ohio

Kung Fu Panda Promotional Statue - Sold for $320 in Meridian, Idaho

1965 Chevrolet El Camino w/ 383 Stroker - Sold for $20K in Stuart, Florida

Collectible Sports Cards & Memorabilia - Sold for $53K in Atlanta, Georgia

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