Maybe it was meant to be' eBay spokesman Kevin Pursglove said the company is aware of several state and local governments using the site, although it doesn't know exactly how many governments are going online to get rid of excess equipment and property. Local governments and state governments have been doing auctions a lot longer than we have. Maybe it was meant to be that eventually the two forces would come together. And other firms aren't waiting for eBay to take all of the business. Such companies as Govworks and eCitydeals are hoping governments will turn to them for their auction needs.
Cities have a place where they can go and deal with city items like street sweepers, fire trucks.
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