Terrapin Trader Surplus

I frequent this place often! I have purchased multiple computer products cables and a few office chairs. Their prices are very competitive and always fair. I have experienced no issues here! Love this place.

I’ve been to TT many times and it’s actually amazing what they have –always something new. TT doesn’t just offer surplus items from UMD but also the University System and even some other local colleges and universities. After operational costs, the remaining «profit» goes back to the originating unit so they can recoup some of the cost of the surplus items.
Just to update the previous review:
Terrapin Trader is the University’s on-​going surplus operation
Terrapin Trader is OPEN to the Public
Terrapin Trader Property Release Forms are used to identify items deemed surplus by the owning department.
Computers, printers, desks, chairs, and tables are among the kinds of inventory processed by the Terrapin Trader.
Pick up of surplused equipment is made free of charge to University departments.
Terrapin Trader determines the price of property sold through its showroom (sometimes in consultation with department personnel).
Sales are made on a «first come» basis and items are sold «as is» with no warranties or guarantees.
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Ever want to go dumpster diving but without all the messy things connected with it? Well here’s your chance to get that true sifting through other people’s throw aways but not getting too dirty.
Located in a secret location in College Park… uhh right across the street from the UMD Fire & Rescue training facility and not too far from the University itself you will find this sort of dusty old thrift store no airconditioned warehouse for used and discarded surplus plus from UMCP. What would interest you here well let’s see. Perhaps some classroom chairs complete with the little fold away writing desk arms… no? Well how about some chemistry sets test tubes, beakers, petri dishes the works or how about some black boards, filing cabinets, over head projectors, conference tables, stack-​able banquet chairs, old computers, gym equipment, test equipment… okay what about vehicles? White UMCP maintenance trucks, vans, shuttle buses even.
The thing is they have all kinds of stuff here from the normal to the weird. Like old ancient scientific equipment that looks like it belongs in a 1950’s Sci-​fi flick. If you are in need of class furniture or equipment like a chalk board for your up and coming school or business then you should check it out. Warning a lot of stuff is sold «as is» condition. which means it’s broke or haven’t been tested. BUYER BEWARE you cannot return anything here you buy it’s yours. To get in here you have to be connected to the University in some way, either a student, alumni, or member of the faculty. I got quite a bit of things from here for work related purposes including a spectacular conference table for the conference room of my office and some other things that didn’t work out like a work van that needed too much work in the end so had to sell it. So it is hit or miss but well worth looking into if you have need for such things and are connected.