The Municibid Podcast

On this Municibid Monday, Greg, Jameel, and Jackie discuss one of the most unique surplus items to hit the marketplace recently: an inflatable firefighter training house. Designed to help firefighters practice navigating unfamiliar environments, the training structure sparked plenty of conversation, including whether it might double as a bouncy house.This episode features active auctions worth watching, including a 2025 Diamond cargo trailer, more than 1,500 Chromebooks, a 1987 military Unimog equipped with a loader and backhoe, vacant land in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, multiple dump trucks from Mine Hill Township, and a collection of musical instruments highlighted by Jameel's Pick of the Week.Jameel is attending the Rhode Island Public Works Association Conference this week. It’s a great show that we’ve been joining for many years. We hope to see you there at Crown Plaza in Warwick, Rhode Island.Rounding out the episode: we looked back at Greg's auction prediction for a 2014 Kubota excavator. Greg guessed $4,800, but the auction closed at $16,100. Listen to hear the team's reaction and discussion about how unpredictable auction markets can be.Key Takeaways:We welcomed 11 new government sellers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and New Hampshire.The team highlighted recent improvements to the Municibid Chrome Extension and support resources.First-time seller listings included dump trucks, Cat5 cables, and an inflatable firefighter training house.Active auction highlights included a Diamond cargo trailer, 1,500+ Chromebooks, a military Unimog, and vacant land in Pennsylvania.Jameel's Pick of the Week was a sousaphone and drums.Greg's prediction for a Kubota excavator fell well short of the final sale price, demonstrating the power of competitive bidding.Additional Resources:Explore government surplus auctions at Municibid: https://municibid.comGot feedback or want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected].

On this ladies-only Municibid Monday, Sophie and Jackie set sail with a 1983 Seafarer sailboat that was sitting at just $100 when they found it. With summer around the corner, they discuss its potential as a starter boat, a restoration project, or even a unique Airbnb rental.This episode features active auctions worth watching, including a 2021 Ford Transit cargo van, a 2014 Chevrolet 3500 ambulance, a 2009 Harley-Davidson Police Electra Glide, a 2020 Bobcat mini excavator, and a 2005 Mack Granite dump truck.Plus, the team recaps notable sales from the past week, including a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, a lightweight maintenance enclosure, a 2010 John Deere tractor with a Tiger boom mower, and a 1986 AM General Hummer.Rounding out the episode: a practical explanation of how proxy bidding works on Municibid, why bidders may be instantly outbid, and how adding a few extra dollars to a proxy bid is a great winning strategy.Key Takeaways:We welcomed new sellers this week from Pennsylvania, Missouri, New York, and Massachusetts.First-time listings included cargo vans, ambulances, buses, and public works equipment.Auction highlights included a $100 sailboat, a police motorcycle, a newer Bobcat mini excavator, and multiple ambulances with strong reuse potential.Recent sales included a Chevrolet Tahoe, maintenance enclosure, John Deere tractor, and AM General Hummer.Proxy bidding lets bidders enter their true maximum while the system bids only as much as needed to keep them in the lead.Additional Resources:Explore government surplus auctions at Municibid: https://municibid.comGot feedback or want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected].

The team welcomes new government sellers from Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington, Vermont, and beyond, highlights first-time listings and first-time sales, and explains why so many agencies continue discovering Municibid through referrals from other local governments.This episode features active auctions worth watching, including a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, a 1986 AM General Hummer, a 2016 Dodge Charger, a 2019 Ford E450 Horton ambulance, and a 2015 Salem Hemisphere Lite travel trailer. Plus, the team recaps several notable sales from the past week, including a walk-in boat, a mobile restroom trailer, a lot of police patrol bicycles, and a 2022 Ford Super Duty F-550 dump truck with a plow and spreader.Rounding out the episode: an update on the Municibid mobile app, which is getting closer to launch after clearing an important Apple approval step and a quick tutorial on how to move and customize the live activity alert bell on Municibid.Key Takeaways:Municibid continues to welcome more than 50 government sellers each month, many through referrals from other agencies.New sellers and first-time listings this week included dump trucks, fire vehicles, a street sweeper, a backhoe, toner cartridges, and more.Auction highlights included a 1986 AM General Hummer, a Horton ambulance, a Dodge Charger, and a travel trailer just in time for summer.The Municibid mobile app is coming soon, with the team sharing that it cleared an important Apple approval step.The live activity alert bell can be moved, customized, or turned off, and future versions will include more personalized alerts.Additional Resources:Explore government surplus auctions at MunicibidSign up to be the first to know when our mobile app launches: https://info.municibid.com/municibid-mobile-appGot feedback or want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected].

Greg Berry recaps all 11 features shipped during the 20 Days of Municibid, a campaign celebrating the company's 20th anniversary. From the Chrome Auction Assistant and dark mode to an interactive auctions map, personalized homepage, and overhauled search, the team walks through every update and explains how each one was driven by real customer feedback.The episode also includes a live debut of Municibid's newest feature: a real-time activity alert widget that surfaces live bids, new listings, and closing auctions right on the page. Plus, the team previews the long-awaited Municibid mobile app, coming soon to iPhone and Android, with customizable push notifications for outbid alerts, closing soon reminders, and more.Rounding out the episode: highlights from last week's top auction sales, a warm welcome to new government sellers joining from across the country, and the team's personal picks for the coolest items currently on the site.Key Takeaways:Municibid launched 11 new features in 20 days to celebrate its 20th anniversary, all shaped by customer feedback.New tools include a Chrome Auction Assistant, interactive map, personalized homepage, bid timeline, metrics dashboard, and AI-powered search via ChatGPT and Claude.A real-time activity alert widget launched live during this episode and it's fully moveable and customizable.The Municibid mobile app is coming soon to iPhone first, then Android, with push notifications you can tailor to your bidding interests.Additional Resources:Explore government surplus auctions at MunicibidOur Google Chrome Extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/municibid-auction-assista/ondmchdgnobfaclnmecghmkpanlpmchh?pli=1Check out our full auctions map: municibid.com/mapTry our completely overhauled search: municibid.com/searchExplore our AI tools to search Municibid: https://info.municibid.com/municibid-chatgpt-appSign up to be the first to know when our mobile app launches: https://info.municibid.com/municibid-mobile-appGot feedback or want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected].