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Selling Surplus Equipment

Surplus Services is the sole authorized entity to sell UC Merced property, whether inventorial or non-inventorial.  

View current listings for high-value items on PublicSurplus.com

How to Sell an Item

  • Contact Surplus Services at surplus@ucmerced.edu for an item evaluation.
  • Surplus Services staff will assist in obtaining necessary information, choosing the best selling method, and soliciting buyers.
  • Equipment Management conducts a cost analysis using a process that determines the fair market value of units being transferred or sold. If asset has an Inventory property tag, Equipment Management will work in conjunction with accounting to determine fair market value of asset.
  • Proceeds from the sale are divided between Surplus Services and the originating department based on a tiered basis.