Public Surplus Buyers App

Public Surplus Buyers App

by Webcat, LLC

220 ratings
91 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 5, 2018
  • June 25, 2026

Features

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Participate in public auctions directly from your smartphone. Search a wide range of auctions, place bids, and manage your activity in real-time. Stay updated with notifications and bid from any location.

Bid on public auctions
Real-time bid tracking
Manage notifications
Search extensive auctions
Bid from anywhere
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What users say

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What's New in Public Surplus Buyers App

1.9.3

June 25, 2026

Fix minor bugs.

User reviews

Good functionality. Subpar design.

This application works fairly well and it does what it’s supposed to do. The problem is that it’s not very pleasant to use due to the poor design execution. Large areas of wasted screen space, unbalanced text and image sizes, flat color scheme, image zoom seems to have a logic of its own.

It’s about as good as the website

I’m glad there is a mobile app, but they’re really lacking a lot of functionality to make this useful. For example, you can’t filter by auctions you’ve won. Just by auctions you’ve bid on and then you have to scroll through to find any you’ve won. You can’t search by radius, only by state. You also can’t only search by one state at a time, not multiple states. Vehicles are under a category called “motor pool,” which is confusing when you’re shopping for something with an engine.

It’s not a bad service, but their website and app leave a lot to be desired, especially for such a high buyer’s fee.
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Update

The little bug was fixed and everything is working as it should

Customer support

Customer support is BS , biggest scam ever . Contact through email only. I created an account by out of curiosity didn’t like it, tried to delete my account, but option is not available. Sent request several times in 45 days yet no action.

Can’t log in

I can login just fine on the browser, but the app just keeps telling me there’s an error with login to try again later. Lost several bids because of this.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

20 issues

Login errors and authentication failures

Bug

Expired Token error messages

Bug

App crashes on startup or during use

Bug

Black screen on app launch

Bug

Wheel of death/infinite loading

Bug

Images not loading or displaying

Bug

Description scrolling disabled

Bug

Bidding functionality broken

Bug

App logs out unexpectedly

Bug

Notifications stuck/unclearable

Bug

Inconsistent auction information vs website

Bug

Search results incomplete or not loading fully

Bug

Scroll-to-refresh glitch hiding auctions

Bug

App freezes during critical bidding moments

Bug

Force close errors

Bug

Server errors and downtime during peak times

Bug

Location services not working properly

Bug

Photo pan/zoom not functioning correctly

Bug

Notifications not triggering for ending auctions

Bug

Search button off-screen or unresponsive

Bug

Requested Features

17 requests

Photo zoom functionality (pinch-to-zoom)

Feature

Save default location/state preference

Feature

Share/send auction listings via email or text

Feature

Ability to filter by won auctions

Feature

Search by radius from zip code

Feature

Single state search option

Feature

Watchlist that syncs across devices

Feature

Q&A section visible in app

Feature

Copy/select text from descriptions

Feature

Landscape mode support for photos

Feature

Dutch auction bid support

Feature

Thumbnail view for listings

Feature

Better notification system

Feature

Account deletion option

Feature

Save search filters and alerts

Feature

Faster app performance

Feature

Smoother scrolling experience

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with the Public Surplus Buyers App?

The app allows you to bid on auctions from public agencies directly from your mobile device. You can search through an extensive set of auctions, place bids, and track your bidding activity in real-time. It also provides real-time notifications to keep you updated on your bids.

How do I search for auctions?

The app provides an easy way to search its extensive set of auctions directly from your device. You can browse through available auctions and find items that match your interests or needs.

Is there a cost to use this app?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There are no mentions of subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements within the application.

Can I bid on auctions from anywhere?

Yes, the app is designed to make it easy to bid on auctions from anywhere. You can complete the bidding process conveniently from your mobile device, regardless of your location.