Sue McGregor, Managing Director of Canada, IronPlanet, explains 6 mistakes to avoid when buying used government assets to Supply Post including:
Don't: Assume all government surplus equipment for sale will meet your needs
Don't: Make plans for equipment use before checking military restrictions
Don't: Plan to cross the border with your equipment immediately after sale
Don't: Skip the details on vehicle specifications
Don't: Leave cross-border transortation arrangements until the last minute
Don't: Forget about documentation you'll need for a U.S.-Canada border crossing
To hear her advice on the 6 things you should do instead check out this article (Page 25-26).