Surplus items from UCSB are often listed on PublicSurplus.com, where you can explore a variety of available items.
We encourage buyers to visit Surplus Sales in person to view the items for sale during our regular hours on Tuesdays from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Please note that occasionally Surplus Sales may not be open on these days, so we recommend checking our website for any updates.
Surplus Sales receives a diverse range of surplus equipment from across campus. These items have typically been used in a working environment and may show signs of regular wear and tear, unless otherwise specified. The majority of this surplus equipment falls into the following general categories:
Desktop Computers / PCs
Our inventory includes an array of PCs from brands such as Dell, HP, and Apple. Individual PCs can vary widely in their specifications, with their processors ranging from Intel i3 to i7, RAM ranging from 2GB to 16GB, and so on. Because the PCs we receive from campus have been used for educational purposes, all of the PCs in our inventory have had their hard drive disks removed and will require a replacement to function properly.
Computer Monitors & Accessories
Along with PCs, computer monitors and accessories are one of our most common items, with brands such as Dell, HP, and Apple. Typically, our monitors range in size from 12 inches to 24 inches (measured diagonally). Our accessories include standard, wired & wireless keyboard and mice.
Printers
We possess various printers for sale with a wide variety of applications, from personal use to specialized office use. While many of these printers vary in features, the majority of our printers include additional features for scanning & copying as well as fax. Our most common brands consist of Canon, HP, and Dell.
Cables & Adapters
A large assortment of cables (usually ranging from 3 to 12 ft) are available for sale, such as power supply, HDMI, DVI, VGA, ethernet, RCA, auxiliary, USB, and more. Also included in our inventory are adapters to convert a video or audio signal to your desired format.
Furniture
We possess a large variety of furniture in our inventory that includes: chairs, desks, lamps, tables, drawers, cabinets, and more. All available furniture range in features, size, and construction material; we might just have the perfect piece of furniture for your use in a personal, home, or office setting.
Professional Equipment
As our most specialized form of inventory, we receive a range of equipment from campus with applications that include laboratory, audio & video, IT, and industrial use. These products are high-quality, professional-level equipment and include brands such as Agilent Technologies, Amgen, Bio-Rad, Waters, Sony, AMX, Cisco, DeWalt, and Stanley, to name a few.
In addition to the above commodities, we also receive a range of miscellaneous products.