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Step 1
Check with the Kansas Department of Administration. The department's website has listings of where and when public government auctions will occur, as well as driving directions and auction catalogs.
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Step 2
Try the General Services Administration. The administration lists auctions by state, item description and auction ending date. The GSA website lists surplus and seized property in Kansas and other locations.
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Step 3
Search at Purple Wave Auction. The State of Kansas utilizes Purple Wave's auction services for some of their surplus goods. Search their site for government auctions in Kansas. They offer live local auctions as well as internet bidding. Some auctions allow for both internet bids and live auctions bids simultaneously.
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Step 4
Register for the auction in advance. Either download and mail a registration form, or register in person on the day of the auction. You will be required to show identification when registering and/or buying surplus items and government auctions.
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Step 5
Know that most public government auctions require payment in full at auction end. Cashiers checks, money orders, cash and sometimes bank notes are acceptable forms of payment.
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Step 6
Find out how removal of property is executed at each government auction. Some auction services for Kansas surplus items will ship items to the winning bidder. Other auctions require pick-up of the items in person. Be sure to pick up your items in the time allotted for each auction.
