| If you've ever wondered what Santa's workshop | | | | televisions, radios, DVD players and beyond will |
| might look like a few days before Christmas, visit | | | | find their way into government auctions. The |
| a DEA auction. With items up for grabs that run | | | | quality and selection will vary from auction to |
| the gamut, it's likely just about anyone who goes | | | | auction, but when they can be had, the deals can |
| will find some they just can't live without. | | | | be huge. |
| The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency finds itself in | | | | Real estate: Houses, land and even condos can |
| possession of an odd variety of things. When | | | | sometimes find themselves in government |
| these things are seized from the bad guys, they | | | | auctions, such as DEA auctions. The pricing here |
| very often end up at DEA auctions for anyone to | | | | will vary, but generally there are some pretty |
| have a chance to bid on. But what exactly can be | | | | darn good deals to be had. |
| found at DEA auctions? Let's take a look. | | | | Looking for government and DEA auctions can |
| Vehicles: DEA auctions are famous for the | | | | take a little savvy. These are not all the time. |
| selection of cars, trucks, SUVs and even | | | | When they are, they tend to be pretty big |
| motorcycles. The makes, models and years of | | | | events. Generally, there will be advertisements for |
| these cars will range greatly, but what's offered is | | | | these auctions in newspapers or online. |
| generally at a very good price. The quality, too, | | | | Auction finding programs can come in handy for |
| can range greatly, so it is up to buyers to be | | | | locating these, too. Since these programs are |
| wary enough to check into the deals. While the | | | | designed to hunt down all kinds of possibilities in a |
| DEA won't knowingly mislead, it's still a good idea | | | | set area, they really can take the guess work out |
| to check records, take a look at the vehicles | | | | of finding DEA auctions before they happen. |
| closely and research models you're interested in | | | | Remember, when you're looking at DEA auctions |
| for price comparisons and so on. | | | | or any auctions for that matter, it's important to |
| Recreational vehicles: Boats, ski jets, RVs and | | | | be a little picky about what you bid on. Since the |
| more can also all be found at DEA auctions. When | | | | items are used, it's up to you to check them out |
| these are used in the commission of a felony, | | | | as much as possible and decide what's a good |
| they can be seized and resold for tax payers' | | | | buy and what's not. Research the possibilities |
| gain. The deals on this end can also be quite | | | | when you can in advance. |
| impressive along with the selection. | | | | DEA auctions can be very good places to look for |
| Computers: Since computers very often are used | | | | just about anything under the sun. Finding these |
| in the commission of felonies, these, too, can be | | | | auctions when it's time to buy a car, boat or even |
| found at DEA auctions. From laptops to PCs, the | | | | a house can save you some serious cash. Plus, |
| deals can be amazing. | | | | they're just fun to watch. |
| Electronics: Everything from camera equipment to | | | | |