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Summary

The Government Is Auctioning Off A Bunch Of Furniture & You Can Redo Your House For Cheap

Get a new chair for only $15!

A red chair. Right: A beige couch.

A red chair. Right: A beige couch.

Creator

The Government of Canada often holds auctions for a variety of items on the GCSurplus website.

And, right now, the government is auctioning off nearly 200 pieces of office and household furniture, if you were looking for ways to do up your place on a budget!

There are dozens and dozens of options for those who might be looking to feng shui their living space but on the cheap.

And while you need to figure out shipping for these items, for the really cheap prices they're going for, they're still worth it, depending on where you live.

Because, believe it or not, there is a whole lot more than just office chairs and old computer desks being auctioned off!

A brown leather couch

A brown leather couch.

A brown leather couch.

GCSurplus

Starting Bid: $25

Details: This leather couch is in a used condition and is located in Calgary.

It's 82 inches long, 36 inches deep and 36 inches high and is a steal! While as of now, the price is a bit higher than the minimum bid, it's not often the starting price of such a big piece of furniture is only $25.

Auction ends: March 20

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A wooden desk

The wooden desk.

The wooden desk.

GCSurplus

Starting Bid: $25

Details: As work from home becomes the norm for many Canadian workers, getting good home office furniture is top of mind for lots of people.

And this wooden desk could be a good addition to your home office! It had five drawers with locks (but not a key), stands at about 29 inches tall and, as of this writing, has no bids.

So, you could potentially grab this one for only $25 if you play your cards right.

Auction ends: March 20

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Red chair

\u200bA red chair with wooden accents.

A red chair with wooden accents.

GCSurplus

Starting Bid: $10

Details: If you're looking for something to add a pop of colour to your home, this could be it!

Okay, while this might have a slight 1980s-doctor's-waiting-room vibe, it is still very cheap and could be a fun accent piece for a living room, patio or basically anywhere!

And it's hard to find furniture for less than the cost of your average lunch order.

Auction ends: April 4

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Wooden coffee table

The coffee table.

The coffee table.

GCSurplus

Starting Bid: $10

Details: This used coffee table has a few scratches and scuffs but looks like it could be a great, simplistic addition to your house. 

At about 48 inches long, 18 inches wide and 16 inches high, it's a versatile, nice piece of furniture that could make your place whole. Toss a few magazines and a plant on there and you'll have a nice aesthetic living space!

Auction ends: April 4

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Wooden side table

A wooden table.

A wooden table.

GCSurplus

Starting Bid: $10

Details: This "side table" has similar dimensions as the other table on this list and could just as easily be used for a coffee table or any other of your table needs.

while there are no details on this table's condition, for only $10, it's hard to find a better deal.

Auction ends: March 17

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Love seat and chair

A love seat and chair.

A love seat and chair.

GCSurplus

Starting Bid: $150

Details: If you're looking to furnish your living room, this might be of interest!

This love seat and chair are in a used condition and located in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

They're both white-beige and look like they could be pretty comfy. The only catch is you need to bring your own equipment to remove the items!

Auction ends: March 21

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Adjustable table

The adjustable wooden desk.

The adjustable wooden desk.

GCSurplus

Starting Bid: $15

Details: This is a bit of a stranger item, however, it could have its uses in the right hands.

This adjustable desk features multiple surfaces that can move up or down. It could be great for anyone who has a bit of space for their home office or it could even work in an artist's studio.

And it's only $15.

Auction ends: March 21

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In the past, the Canadian government has held auctions on cars and vehicles, expensive luxury goods and sometimes just plain random stuff on the site, so you might want to keep an eye out for a good deal.

  • Creator

    Tristan Wheeler (he/him) was a Toronto-based Creator for Narcity Media. He graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2020 where he was the Blog & Opinion Editor at the campus publication, The Ubyssey, for two years. Since then, his work has appeared in publications such as Curiocity, Maclean's, POV Magazine, and The Capital Daily, delving into topics such as film, media criticism, food & drink, podcasting, and more.

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