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Terrapin Trader

Photo:Terrapin Trader SignThe Terrapin Trader is the University of Maryland’s ongoing surplus property operation that handles the removal of university-owned equipment in environmentally responsible ways that include sales, bids, and auctions. The store is open to UMD departments, other state agencies, faculty, staff, students, and the general public.

Inventory constantly changes and can include a wide variety of items such as desks, chairs, cabinets, computer hardware, office equipment, electronics, lab/scientific equipment, machinery, vehicles, and much more. Please call the Terrapin Trader at 301-405-5267 with questions regarding inventory.


Showroom Hours of Operation:
(Open to the Public)
Tuesday-Thursday 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
Closed Mondays, Fridays, and UMD Holidays

Contact Information
The Severn Building
5245 Greenbelt Road
College Park, MD 20740
Phone: 301-405-5267
Fax: 301-314-9255 or 301-314-7947
TerpTrader@umd.edu

Useful Links
Purchasing from Terrapin Trader
Disposing of Surplus Property
Designated Non-Capital Assets

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