Surplus Store

The University Surplus Store, part of the Asset Accounting department under the Controller’s Office, handles the sale, auction and disposal of university property that is no longer in use.

Browse current listings on Public Surplus or stop by the store to browse available inventory.

Store hours

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays

Store location

903 Perimeter Drive
Moscow, Idaho

How it works

The public, including U of I students and employees, can purchase surplus items for individual use only through pre-priced sales, sealed bid sales or online auctions via Public Surplus.

All items are sold as is, where is — with no warranties or guarantees on condition. Buyers are responsible for assessing the item's condition before purchase.

Note: University of Idaho reserves the right to sell any item to a public agency before the close of a sale and may withdraw items from sale at any time.

Purchasing items in the store

For small items: Take the item directly from the shelf to the checkout counter.

For large items: Remove the price tag and bring the tag to the counter for purchase.

After payment, please show your receipt to a staff member for assistance with retrieving and loading your items. Staff may be able to assist with loading when possible.

Important: We do not offer storage for purchased items. All items must be removed from the warehouse by closing time on the day of the sale.

Pricing

Prices for non-auction items at Campus Surplus are based on the fair market value of state-owned property. Pricing aligns with state regulations to ensure transparency, fairness to both public agencies and private buyers and responsible return on state assets.

Prices typically range from 20% to 80% of the original retail cost, depending on factors like condition, demand, quality and market availability. Fair market values are determined using data from industry pricing guides, online auction platforms and regional surplus dealers.

Payment

Payment can be made with cash, Visa card, MasterCard, Discover card or an American Express card. Items over $1,000 will be held with a 10% deposit. Payment in full is to be made the following day by cashier's check or cash.

Purchasing items in online auctions

University of Idaho surplus items available for purchase via auction are posted online as they become available. Visit PublicSurplus and use search filters to view available items. In-person viewing is encouraged before bidding. To schedule an appointment, call 208-885-2091 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific time, Monday through Thursday).

A 10% buyer’s premium (minimum $1 per auction) will be added to the final sale price. This amount will be visible during the bidding process and included in your total.

To promote fairness and reduce default bids, bid deposits may be required.

Note: Winning bidders are responsible for all costs related to packing, shipping, and item pickup.

Tie bids

In the event of a tie, a winner will be selected at random by our sales system. Only the winning bidder will be notified.

Payment

• Acceptable forms of payment are wire transfer or credit card. NO CASH, CHECKS, OR MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• A 6% Idaho sales tax will be applied at the time of purchase unless a tax exemption form is on file. To submit exemption paperwork, email surplus@uidaho.edu.
• Payment for an awarded item must be received within five business days of close of auction.
• Public Surplus will notify the buyer of receipt of payment via email.
• The payment receipt must be presented at the time of pick up or Campus Surplus will not release the item to you.

Pickup and storage

• Auction winners must schedule a pickup appointment within four weeks of the auction close. A $5/week storage fee applies after that.
• Items not picked up within 10 weeks will be forfeited and re-listed.
• Pickup hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday (excluding holidays), by appointment only.
• Forklift assistance is available under buyer supervision. U of I does not provide packing, loading or shipping services.

Terms and conditions

All sales are final. 

Buyers acknowledge that all U.S. export control laws and regulations apply to the property purchased from the university, including the Export Administration Regulations of the U.S. Department of Commerce, which prohibit the export or re-export of products and technology to certain countries and persons. Buyer agrees to comply strictly with all U.S. export laws, regulations, orders, and assume sole responsibility for obtaining any required licenses to export or re-export products or technology.

Contact information

Have questions? Contact 208-885-2091 or surplus@uidaho.edu.