Business Details

Full description and what we offer

L.W. Benton Company runs online auctions featuring government surplus guns, ammunition, vehicles, and equipment across central Georgia. Based in Macon at 107 Oak Valley Drive, they handle multi-county liquidations from law enforcement agencies—think Warner Robins P.D., Sumter County Sheriff's Department, and Perry Police Department inventory.

These aren't your typical retail sales. You're bidding on surplus inventory from government agencies and estates. The auctions include:

•Firearms (some dealer-only lots requiring FFL license)
•Ammunition in quantity
•Vehicles and equipment from public works departments
•Electronics, phones, and miscellaneous surplus items

Everything sells as-is, where-is. No testing, no guarantees. The company is transparent about this—you inspect what you're bidding on, or you live with what shows up.

All auctions run online only through BidderOne.com. No live auctions, no in-person bidding. You register an account, browse the catalog with photos, and place bids from home.

Key details:

•Auto-extend feature: Bids placed within 5 minutes of closing automatically extend the auction another 5 minutes
•15% buyer's premium on top of your winning bid
•Full payment due within 48 hours of auction close (cash, check, credit card, or wire transfer)
•Georgia sales tax applies (dealers with tax exemption forms may qualify for exemption)

Some firearm lots are dealer-only—meaning you need a current FFL license to bid on them. These are clearly marked in the auction catalog. Guns ship to FFL dealers only.

Guns and ammo are held at the main Macon office (107 Oak Valley Drive). Vehicles and equipment go to Public Works at 210 Bay Street in Warner Robins.

Pickup windows vary by auction but typically run Monday-Friday, 10 AM-4 PM (vehicles 10 AM-3 PM). You must have a paid invoice to pick up—no exceptions. Missing the pickup window means forfeiture and resale to cover storage fees.

•15% buyer's premium on all items
•$100 processing fee + $18 title fee for titled vehicles
•State tax on vehicles calculated on state-determined value (not your actual bid price)
•Wire transfer fees are buyer's responsibility
•Late payment penalties: $25 first day, then $10/day per lot for storage after that

Inspection dates and times are posted with each auction catalog. You view items at your own risk—the company and seller assume no liability for accidents or damage during inspection.

Government agencies and estates need to liquidate inventory fast. Auctions clear stock quickly without maintaining retail overhead. For buyers, you're potentially getting deals on surplus gear directly from the source—but you're also taking on the "as-is" risk.

•Phone: 478-744-0027
•Email: [email protected]
•Office: 107 Oak Valley Drive, Macon, GA 31217
•Website: BidderOne.com

Richard Ford handles auction-specific questions at 478-973-0550.

If you understand the terms—payment due in 48 hours, as-is condition, FFL requirements for some firearms, tight pickup windows—government auctions can be a solid way to source surplus gear. Just read every auction detail before placing a bid. Once you bid, you're committed.