Create a Seized Goods Marketplace
Police and government seizure auctions allow municipalities and law enforcement agencies to convert confiscated and forfeited property into public revenue. From vehicles and jewelry to electronics and tools, these auctions attract competitive bidding while offering the public access to valuable goods at below-retail prices.
Our auctions are typically online and bid-at-the-item with smartphone on inspection day, offering on-site previews while allowing bidders to place live or proxy bids from their phones.
💡 Why Seizure Auctions Work for Municipalities
- Municipally-Owned Inventory = 100% Retained ProfitNo third parties. No listing fees. The agency owns the assets and retains 100% of net proceeds.
- High-Demand, Low-Risk AssetsVehicles, electronics, and luxury goods generate strong bidding and clear market value in every auction.
- Streamlined Public Disposition ProcessSelling Lane provides full transparency, documentation, and live reporting to satisfy legal and procedural requirements.
- Post-Auction Negotiations with Deal WorkingNot all bids hit the reserve — but Selling Lane's deal working feature helps agencies finalize 10% more sales post-auction.
🔒 Commonly Auctioned Items
- 🚗 Impounded and forfeited vehicles
- 💎 Jewelry, watches, and seized luxury items
- 🔧 Tools and contractor-grade equipment
- 💻 Laptops, phones, and office electronics
- 📦 Government surplus or confiscated miscellaneous goods
🧩 Case Study: CitySeize Monthly Seizure Auctions
The Numbers
- FrequencyMonthly
- Avg items per auction150
- Avg sale price$275
- Buyer fees collected$59,400
- Listing fees$0 (municipality-owned)
- Deal working closures$25,000
- Annual gross sales$495,000
📈 Annual Revenue Summary
Annual Financial Snapshot
- Total platform-enabled revenue$84,400
- Software subscription$9,996
- ROI~7.4× annual return
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