Restrictions
Who Can Purchase Surplus Property?
- No one employed in a material management department (Receiving Services, Procurement and Business Contracts, or Equipment Administration) or a near relative of that employee, may purchase any surplus items. Near relative is defined as husband, wife, mother, father, daughter, son, sister, brother, and step-relatives and in-laws in the same relationships. Reference Business & Finance Bulletin BUS-38
- No one employed in a department originating excess material, or a near relative of such employee, may buy any excess material originating in that department directly from the University.
- The principal driver of a University-owned motor vehicle, or a near relative of such employee, may not buy such motor vehicle directly from the University.
Payment
The surplus store accepts the following forms of payment Cash, Check, Debit, Credit- Visa & MasterCard, and FOAPAL.
All property is offered for sale “as is; where is; first come, first served,” and subject to sales tax, with no warranty or guarantee as to condition. The buyer is responsible for determining the condition of property prior to purchase.
Surplus items are available to campus and non-campus customers unless it says “campus only.” If not acquired by a campus unit, the item will automatically become available to the general public after 1 month.