@@ProTechEpoxyFloors There is some junk, but some good stuff too. I go mostly because it’s fun to look. I did buy a car the last auction - that will be in the next video. Sometimes they do have some decent deals.
@@nyciron I understand needing to find a hobby. Going from 40-80 hours a week to zero can take some time to get used to. That's one reason I started this UA-cam channel. I've had to learn a lot and I get to meet other people, at least through these comments. I also started regularly exercise/walking and 'm getting things done in my yard and doing some remodeling of my house. Take care!
This has taught me to avoid state auctions in florida, either the people there are crazy rich or simply crazy. They are paying WAY to much for that stuff. Your better off buying from market place, lol
Yes, I don't understand how people can pay pretty much retail for a vehicle that is as-is and you can't have it checked out before you buy. With that said, I did get a pretty good deal on a 2021 Ford Explorer at the November auction. That will be in the next video.
@@PedroBrandaodrums Thanks for watching. My advice would be to watch the auction every month and bid until you get one at a good price. It may take you a few months, but it will be worth it.
I bought a Florida DOT van at auction, threw a new battery in it and drove home 200 miles . New tires are a couple small things and I’ve been running it as a work van for almost 5 years no problem. It stared out clean but it’s a work van now! I think I paid $3400
Exactly! The State of Florida cars I've bought at auction (two 5.0 Mustangs, Crown Victoria, two Explorers, an F-150 4x4 and a Malibu. I got them all at a very good price and drove them all for years only putting tires and batteries in them. I still have the F-150 and Malibu. Sold the rest a few years later for what I paid for them. It's a good deal if you know what you are doing.
Although now the price people are paying, even for wrecked vehicles and junk it’s getting pretty bad. I haven’t seen too many great deals since the online only auctions started
My son bought a retired FHP cruiser and other than new shocks and a starter, been driving it daily for 5 years. Although some of these vehicles have had a hard life, they are maintained whenever they break down. So many have a lot of life left in them.
I buy state vehicles(work vans/trucks)for 1/3 of the price being shown at this place. Technically government vehicles are not estimated value to civilian retail prices due to bulk discounted contract with manufacturers. This auction is ripping the public off on the backend sale.But of course Fleriduh has become an overpriced unfair market valued trailer park.I caught an auction planting bidders to jack up the prices when I airtagged vehicles that sold to the same person bidding against me to be back in stock.
@@AndréSlayer77 I agree. The prices used to be a lot lower at this auction before they went on-line only and before the increase in car prices. One good thing I can say from experience about “some” of the state of Florida cars (I’ve bought a few from FHP, FDLE and FWC) is they have been in excellent condition with very low miles, one with 33k. They were all about 5 to 7 years old. I drove them for years and sold some for more than I paid.
I was going to say I would of bought one of those small yard tractors at 0:50 until I seen what they sold for.. Holey cow! They sold for that at auction??? Thats wild.
The backhoes were from a private dealer, not state-owned. I don't know why there were so many. There are state owned, dealer an private items for sale.
@@sailorcowboy Sorry about that. I go because I'm only interested in the state vehicles, so I was only thinking of those items. I'll try to make it more clear in future videos. Thanks for watching!
@@SA-rs5pl They were much more fun back then, when you placed your bid by raising your hand or nodding in person at the auction site. And, the prices were much better! The two Florida Highway Patrol Mustangs I bought ('87 and '89) were cheap and man were they fun to drive! I sold both a few years later for what I paid for them.
No, not that many deals. I did buy a police 2021 Ford Explorer at this auction for 5 to 7 thousand under retail, but I had to watch/bid for a few months to get that one. I bought several state cars/trucks a few years when the prices were much lower. They have all be very good cars.
@retiredandwingingit I saved the link. Thank you! At the gym, I became friendly with the state supervisor, who manages the confiscated TPP items from bank safe deposit boxes. He said, "No deals on those items." Oddly, they sell for high prices, too. It seems to me that we're taking on so much risk that the prices need to reflect this risk.
@@JohnDoe-hy5ho I agree. We are taking on a LOT of risk buying these cars and other items as-is, but as long as people pay the high prices, they will continue to go too high. As far as this particular auction, there are two bidders, that often bid against each other, that buy 10, 20 or 30 of the best cars and are bidding whatever it takes to win the bid, sometimes retail and even over retail prices. I don't understand that.
@@cvcv6413 I've been going to this auction for many years and I've bought a few cars and trucks. I've learned what to buy and what not to buy. For instance, I only buy state vehicles and only from certain state agencies because they take good care of their cars. For the last couple years it's been harder to find good deal because the prices have gone up due to so many cars being bought by two bidders that will pay whatever. I'm not sure what's going on there.
Whenever I hear the ad on the radio I think I gotta go there. Thanks for saving me a trip!
Looks like a place for people to off load their junk
@@ProTechEpoxyFloors There is some junk, but some good stuff too. I go mostly because it’s fun to look. I did buy a car the last auction - that will be in the next video. Sometimes they do have some decent deals.
Yep. This auction has private sellers, car dealers and yes government agencies and municipalities. Many of the prices are higher than the norm too.
Thank you sir much appreciated, Happy New Year to you. Also just retired now living in Florida
@@nyciron Thanks for watching. Happy New Year to you too. How is retired life going?
@@retiredandwingingitcan’t complain I’m not freezing in NYC , just need to get a hobby of some sort. Working was my hobby
@@nyciron I understand needing to find a hobby. Going from 40-80 hours a week to zero can take some time to get used to. That's one reason I started this UA-cam channel. I've had to learn a lot and I get to meet other people, at least through these comments. I also started regularly exercise/walking and 'm getting things done in my yard and doing some remodeling of my house. Take care!
Thanks for giving us all the information we need for those auction cars and other stuff. Excited to see if and what you bought.
Thanks for the comment! I'll be sure to post a video about it soon.
Very good narration of vehicle and out -door equipment at the State auction!
Thanks for watching!
That is very cool and good info.
Thanks for the comment!
Brand new backhoe under 5000 it’s worth buying if you use it 5 times. Thanks for information
@@nyciron Thank you for the comment and for watching!
Thanks for the tour.
@@fredskaggs4222 You are very welcome. It is fun to look at all that stuff.
This has taught me to avoid state auctions in florida, either the people there are crazy rich or simply crazy. They are paying WAY to much for that stuff. Your better off buying from market place, lol
Yes, I don't understand how people can pay pretty much retail for a vehicle that is as-is and you can't have it checked out before you buy. With that said, I did get a pretty good deal on a 2021 Ford Explorer at the November auction. That will be in the next video.
Thanks for the video , Happy 2025
You are very welcome! Happy 2025 to you too!
Jeff, your videos are so useful!
Glad you enjoy them!
Great video I'll try to bid on a F150 for my pest control business in Florida. Lets see how it goes.
@@PedroBrandaodrums Thanks for watching. My advice would be to watch the auction every month and bid until you get one at a good price. It may take you a few months, but it will be worth it.
I've been wanting to go to one of them. See what they have. Thank you for the insight..
Thanks for watching, I hope you get a chance to go yourself!
Very nice,
Thanks!
Auctions should have a buy now price on stuff
That would be nice!
I bought a Florida DOT van at auction, threw a new battery in it and drove home 200 miles . New tires are a couple small things and I’ve been running it as a work van for almost 5 years no problem. It stared out clean but it’s a work van now! I think I paid $3400
Exactly! The State of Florida cars I've bought at auction (two 5.0 Mustangs, Crown Victoria, two Explorers, an F-150 4x4 and a Malibu. I got them all at a very good price and drove them all for years only putting tires and batteries in them. I still have the F-150 and Malibu. Sold the rest a few years later for what I paid for them. It's a good deal if you know what you are doing.
Although now the price people are paying, even for wrecked vehicles and junk it’s getting pretty bad. I haven’t seen too many great deals since the online only auctions started
My son bought a retired FHP cruiser and other than new shocks and a starter, been driving it daily for 5 years. Although some of these vehicles have had a hard life, they are maintained whenever they break down. So many have a lot of life left in them.
@@marcinman9693 I agree.
@@floridamaninthewild Yes, I agree.
Your videos are cool, because you list the prices!
@@tittoalonso8627 Thanks for the comment!
Are these dotgov or online or through a specific auctioneer...thanks
Thanks for the comment. These are available through tmauction.com. Good Luck!
I buy state vehicles(work vans/trucks)for 1/3 of the price being shown at this place. Technically government vehicles are not estimated value to civilian retail prices due to bulk discounted contract with manufacturers. This auction is ripping the public off on the backend sale.But of course Fleriduh has become an overpriced unfair market valued trailer park.I caught an auction planting bidders to jack up the prices when I airtagged vehicles that sold to the same person bidding against me to be back in stock.
@@AndréSlayer77 I agree. The prices used to be a lot lower at this auction before they went on-line only and before the increase in car prices. One good thing I can say from experience about “some” of the state of Florida cars (I’ve bought a few from FHP, FDLE and FWC) is they have been in excellent condition with very low miles, one with 33k. They were all about 5 to 7 years old. I drove them for years and sold some for more than I paid.
TMA auction is all online now, or so I am thinking.
Yes, it is all on-line now. All bids have to be placed on-line.
I was going to say I would of bought one of those small yard tractors at 0:50 until I seen what they sold for.. Holey cow! They sold for that at auction??? Thats wild.
Yeah. The prices for those two were crazy high. But, I guess someone thought they were worth it.
@@retiredandwingingit Well I looked them up and USED they were going for 18 K. SO they are worth it I guess.. WOW..
Where and when are these auctions held?
See tmauction.com Thanks for watching!
Very informative video, is it open to the public or do I need some license?
Thanks for the comment. The auction is open to the public.
why so many backhoes? Maybe a brother had a dealership and the state department head was the other brother?
The backhoes were from a private dealer, not state-owned. I don't know why there were so many. There are state owned, dealer an private items for sale.
@@retiredandwingingit I guess the title of your vid through me off i implying it was a state government auction.
@@sailorcowboy Sorry about that. I go because I'm only interested in the state vehicles, so I was only thinking of those items. I'll try to make it more clear in future videos. Thanks for watching!
@@retiredandwingingit no problem friend!!!!
Probably from a rental company. They sell lots of them when they hit a certain hour on the meter.
When and where is this auction and are there more im always the one behind the guy picking up the hundred dollar bill off the ground lol
The auctions are held once a month and all bids must be placed on-line. See tmauction.com for more details.
Is it open to public ?
@@nyciron Yes. It’s an on-line only auction. See tmauction.com.
I wonder if Cleetus buys all those crown Vic’s.
I didn't think of that... you may be on to something!
the taxi companys buy them all for parts and other vehicles
@ are you familiar with the freedom 500?
@@Gearsandoil I wasn't until you mentioned it, and I looked it up. Now I see what Cleetus you were referring to!
I bet he was at least a bidder🤔
Glad I bought mine when they were cheap!
Where is placed located
See tmauction.com
Whatcounty ..!?
Where is this auction
See tmauction.com
Went to this auction like 15 years ago from Miami. Did buy something but wasn’t what I had expected.
@@SA-rs5pl They were much more fun back then, when you placed your bid by raising your hand or nodding in person at the auction site. And, the prices were much better! The two Florida Highway Patrol Mustangs I bought ('87 and '89) were cheap and man were they fun to drive! I sold both a few years later for what I paid for them.
When is the next one
Thanks for the comment. The auctions are held the second Saturday of every month.
Doesn’t seem to be very many deals at all
No, not that many deals. I did buy a police 2021 Ford Explorer at this auction for 5 to 7 thousand under retail, but I had to watch/bid for a few months to get that one. I bought several state cars/trucks a few years when the prices were much lower. They have all be very good cars.
Crazy high prices
Yes, and they have been getting higher the last few years. But there are still some good deals to find if you know what to look for.
@retiredandwingingit Do these State locations vary? Is there a website link that tells us where they are?
I'm in Tallahassee.
@@JohnDoe-hy5ho Locations used to vary, but then they started having them in one place north of Tampa. Now they are all on-line. See tmauction.com
@retiredandwingingit I saved the link. Thank you! At the gym, I became friendly with the state supervisor, who manages the confiscated TPP items from bank safe deposit boxes. He said, "No deals on those items." Oddly, they sell for high prices, too. It seems to me that we're taking on so much risk that the prices need to reflect this risk.
@@JohnDoe-hy5ho I agree. We are taking on a LOT of risk buying these cars and other items as-is, but as long as people pay the high prices, they will continue to go too high. As far as this particular auction, there are two bidders, that often bid against each other, that buy 10, 20 or 30 of the best cars and are bidding whatever it takes to win the bid, sometimes retail and even over retail prices. I don't understand that.
What is the address of the auction location?
See tmauction.com
@@retiredandwingingit thanks! I stumbled across your channel and I’m hooked!
@@Riker-eq2yv Great! Let me know what you'd like to see in the future and I'll do my best to make it happen..
@@retiredandwingingit and I also subscribe to your channel
40 years ago, you could buy a $50 jeep
I bet many were flooded.
@@deepcow Yes. Some were noted as flooded because of the Hurricane.
Me gramps needs a heavy duty box truck 🚚 him picks iron alum. What ever him can sell. Helper,, him. Und,, thanks 😊 ☺️
You are very welcome!
Mostly overpriced junk.
There is some junk, but some good stuff too. I go mostly because it’s fun to look. Every once in a while you can find a decent deal.
Ridiculous prices for used vehicles that have hard lives
Maybe but if you price new you will definitely have sticker shock.
this right here is an example of wasted money.
Thanks for the comment. Occasionally, you can find a good deal on the state vehicles at this auction.
way to high
@@ricklayman9345 I agree! But every once in a while they sell at a decent price.
Junk
Some junk, but a lot of nice stuff also, especially the state vehicles.
Lots of junk
@@donaldgarrison4313 Yes, but some good stuff also. Most of time the prices are too high for me.
Im curious about the blue spider tractor on the second row behind the scooters....... did it sell? Or have a reserve not met?
That tractor sold for $27,800. It was a Kaiser S2 Gator 4X4 Spider. It said it runs and moves, but was missing the bucket and had hydraulic leaks.
Wow bunch of junk in start of your walk
Yes, I usually try to get through all that junky stuff first. The State vehicles are the best thing out there.
@retiredandwingingit Ya I was looking at trucks and cars to see what they sell for
@@cvcv6413 I've been going to this auction for many years and I've bought a few cars and trucks. I've learned what to buy and what not to buy. For instance, I only buy state vehicles and only from certain state agencies because they take good care of their cars. For the last couple years it's been harder to find good deal because the prices have gone up due to so many cars being bought by two bidders that will pay whatever. I'm not sure what's going on there.