Searching for an out-of-the-box holiday gift for someone in your life? Look no further than GC Surplus, the site where the Government of Canada auctions off seized and surplus items in its possession to the general public. As you can imagine, it gets wacky. But there are some gems to be found. Listed below are 15 items, ranging from cars to holiday decorations, currently up for auction in Quebec. Note that prices listed are minimum bids as of the time of writing. These items will also disappear from the site once the bidding period has ended. To place a bid, you first have to register on the site. Good luck! Editor's Choice: Grocery Stores In Montreal With Employees Who Tested Positive For COVID-19 Recently Mobile Service Desk Minimum bid: $30 Details: For your restaurant or (post-COVID) party needs. The shelf folds! GC Surplus Check it out 2014 Ford Taurus Minimum bid: $3,700 Details: One of the many (many, many, many, many, many) cars up on GC Surplus. This particular vehicle appears to be in decent shape (unlike others on the site), though GC Surplus makes clear that there hasn't been a mechanical inspection. It also comes to you from the Department of National Defence, so that's interesting. GC Surplus Check it out Slicer Minimum bid: $235 Details: For a nice ham sandwich — though it's unclear if this thing is safe to handle food. GC Surplus notes that it's rusty, dented, and scratched. GC Surplus Check it out Scraps Of Clothes Minimum bid: $358 Details: This lot of scrap textile and leather might just suit your craft needs. GC Surplus Check it out 240 Bubble Wrap Rolls Minimum bid: $42 Details: To wrap a lot of presents or host a popping bonanza — your choice. GC Surplus Check it out Cute Little Utility Vehicle Minimum bid: $6,800 Details: It's been knocked around (GC Surplus says it has rust and dents) and the engine needs a boost to start. But with some care, it could be someone's ideal utility vehicle. GC Surplus Check it out Lots Of Wood Minimum bid: $105 Details: Fir, to be exact. This 110-foot-long by 4.5-feet-high lot (called a cord) is also "very accessible." It's apparently just sitting by the road. GC Surplus Check it out 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Minimum bid: $6,100 Details: Yes, a Corvette. Though you can't drive it in Canada because it "doesn't meet Transport Canada's standards." It's for exportation only. GC Surplus Check it out Outdoor Fireplace Minimum bid: $160 Details: For cozy nights outside. It also appears to have a grill. GC Surplus Check it out 5 Pairs Of Boots Minimum bid: $163.15 Details: They're used and they look it. But maybe they'll be good work boots? GC Surplus Check it out Camera Lenses Minimum bid: $520 Details: The lenses "have been declared usable and functional" so they could be good for the photographer in your life. GC Surplus Check it out 50 Rolls Of Stickers Minimum bid: $6.50 Details: The possibilities are endless. Each roll has 500 stickers. GC Surplus Check it out Santa & Other Holiday Decorations Minimum bid: $18.50 Details: There's also a snowman hat and decorative stuffed stockings. This confiscated Santa statue is looking for a new mantlepiece home. GC Surplus Check it out An ATV Minimum bid: $4,300 Details: This one's got a lot of issues ("starts with a boost," "the acceleration is delayed," "handbrake cable doesn't work"), but maybe someone will be able to fix it up. GC Surplus Check it out A 54-Seat Bus Minimum bid: $30,000 Details: Last but certainly not least is this bad boy. He requires some TLC, but GC Canada says his body is in "good general condition." And there's a toilet in the back! GC Surplus Check it out
