Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about hours, location, inventory, payment, pickup, and departmental purchases at the UNLV Surplus Center. Select a topic below to go to that section.
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1Section 1: About the Surplus Center
What is the UNLV Surplus Center, and who can shop here?
The UNLV Surplus Center handles university surplus property and has served the Las Vegas community for over 15 years. Sales are open to the general public, including UNLV students, faculty, and staff.
When is the Surplus Center open?
Wednesday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. The Surplus Center is closed on state and university holidays, including the following dates:
- Friday, October 30, 2026
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Friday, November 27, 2026
- Thursday, December 24, 2026
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Wednesday, December 30, 2026
- Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Friday, January 1, 2027
Can I shop online?
Yes. You can browse and buy items through the online store or view selected university auction listings on GovDeals.
2Section 2: Visiting and Parking
Where is the Surplus Center?
The Surplus Center is located off the main campus in the Flamingo Auxiliary Building (FAB-1).
UNLV Surplus Center
Flamingo Auxiliary Building, Suite C
1325 E. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Where do I park?
Free parking is available in front of Suite C, with designated space for loading vehicles and trucks.
Do I need to bring help to load large purchases?
Please bring a vehicle suited to your items and help for anything large. Staff can assist with loading as a courtesy but cannot tie down items, remove vehicle seats, rearrange items already in your vehicle, or load items that will not fit. The Surplus Center is not responsible for vehicle damage during loading.
3Section 3: Items and Inventory
What types of items can I find?
Inventory changes frequently based on university turnover, and not every category is stocked at all times. Browse current items by category: Computers, Furniture & Housewares, Equipment & Supplies, Apparel, and Miscellaneous.
Can I buy a computer?
Computers are sold to individuals only. UNLV departments cannot purchase computers from the Surplus Center. All computers are sold with Linux installed, and Windows cannot be included because of licensing restrictions.
How do I know whether an item works?
All items are sold as is, where is, and customers are responsible for determining an item's condition before purchase. You are welcome to inspect items in person during public hours, and questions about a specific item can be sent to surplus@unlv.edu.
How are prices determined?
Surplus Center staff set prices by comparing similar items in our records and online.
How do I donate items?
Donations are accepted during public hours, Wednesday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Donors receive a donation receipt from the UNLV Foundation. Some items cannot be accepted, including hazardous materials, weapons, mattresses, and tube TVs. See the donation guidelines for the complete list.
4Section 4: Purchases, Payment, and Pickup
What are the terms of sale?
All sales are final. Items are sold as is, where is, with no warranties. See the Refund Policy and Terms of Service for complete terms.
What forms of payment are accepted?
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, and Google Pay are accepted for purchases up to $5,000. Cash and checks are not accepted.
Can items be placed on hold?
Items cannot be placed on hold. In-store purchases must be made in person during public hours and are first come, first served.
When do I need to pick up an online purchase?
Online purchases must be picked up by the end of the third business day after purchase, during public hours, Wednesday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Items not picked up by the deadline are subject to resale.
Is delivery available?
All items are sold for customer pickup only. Shipping and delivery are not available.
5Section 5: Departmental Purchases
Can UNLV departments or employees purchase or transfer surplus property?
Yes. University departments and employees can purchase or transfer surplus property by following standard campus inventory transfer procedures. Computers cannot be sold to UNLV departments, and UNLV purchasing cards (PCards) cannot be used for purchases. Contact the Surplus Center or visit during business hours for help with internal equipment transfers.
Questions and Contact Information
Questions can be sent to the UNLV Surplus Center at surplus@unlv.edu or 702-895-5384. Email inquiries will be answered in a timely manner.