Michigan Now Has a New Auction Site for Confiscated Stuff

Michigan now has its own auction site where you can bid on everything from robot vacuum cleaners to car parts.

It's Not Exactly Michigan eBay

The new site, introduced on Friday (10/13) by the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, features surplus merchandise and items that have been confiscated by various Michigan agencies.

The new site is Michigan.gov/MiBid.

The MiBid auction site is open to everyone. You can view auction items online but this site differs from eBay insofar as you cannot place items up for sale or for auction.

In order to bid on items, you will need to create a free MiLogin profile. According to WLNS-TV, you may already have a valid profile if you've created one for accessing other state services.

Saving the State Money

The Department of Technology, Management, and Budget created the auction site, and by utilizing an in-state team to create the platform, Michigan is expected to save approximately $250,000 per year over outsourcing the creation of the site. The site is also said to utilize the highest security standards available, according to a news release from the DTMB.

Various Items Up for Bid

The Department of Technology, Management, and Budget works with state agencies to sell surplus property that has been used by various state agencies. Also up for bids is property that has been confiscated by the following state agencies:

The Department of Natural Ressources
Michigan State Police
Federal Transportation Security Administration

Auction items include office furniture, vehicles, specialized equipment, and electronic equipment.

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