Everything from surplus electronic equipment to items seized by law enforcement can be found at a government auction, which helps finance continued government operations. When a governing authority has equipment replaced that is still in operational condition, in most states, as well as at the federal level, the law requires it be disposed of by selling it to the highest bidder at a government auction. While some of these items may seem worthless to the agency disposing of it, there are usually buyers that would like to bid and buy these items. read more..