Terrapin Trader

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

If you’re looking for an inexpensive option to furnish your apartment, home, or business, the University of Maryland’s surplus store, Terrapin Trader has you covered.

Terrapin Trader maintains a large inventory of previously used furniture for homes and offices, along with an amazing variety of other stock:

Desks
Chairs
Computers
Office equipment
Lab/scientific equipment
Vehicles
New athletic clothing/shoes
and more!

Inventory changes frequently and some items sell out faster than others. Drop in often to see what’s new. 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