Military Surplus price guide
What military surplus actually sell for at government surplus auctions.
- Average price
- $219
- Median price
- $27
- Typical price
- $10 to $130
- Items sold
- 2,171
Average price by source
Which auction sites have the cheapest military surplus?
| Source | Average | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| PropertyRoom | $9 | 29 |
| PurpleWave | $13 | 1 |
| Proxibid | $70 | 12 |
| WI Surplus | $118 | 5 |
| HiBid | $120 | 1,781 |
| GovLiq | $127 | 3 |
| PublicSurplus | $169 | 1 |
| MNBID | $365 | 2 |
| GovDeals | $481 | 308 |
| Municibid | $599 | 6 |
| GSA | $810 | 13 |
| RitchieBros | $9,550 | 10 |
Average price by state
Where are military surplus cheapest?
| State | Average | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $7 | 3 |
| Nevada | $12 | 28 |
| Maine | $23 | 2 |
| Texas | $31 | 218 |
| New Hampshire | $31 | 4 |
| New Mexico | $35 | 32 |
| Wisconsin | $48 | 17 |
| Kentucky | $52 | 186 |
| Virginia | $53 | 26 |
| Montana | $54 | 46 |
| Indiana | $64 | 74 |
| Arkansas | $64 | 62 |
| North Carolina | $75 | 2 |
| New Jersey | $78 | 10 |
| Colorado | $89 | 91 |
| Oregon | $89 | 77 |
| Georgia | $95 | 4 |
| New York | $113 | 338 |
| Florida | $141 | 61 |
| South Dakota | $141 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do military surplus sell for at government auctions?
Based on 2,171 completed sales tracked by BidProwl, military surplus typically sell for a median of $27, and half of them sell between $10 and $130.
What is the cheapest source for military surplus at government auctions?
Among sources with enough sales to compare, PropertyRoom has the lowest average sold price for military surplus at $9.
Are military surplus at government auctions a good deal?
Government surplus military surplus often sell below retail because agencies must clear inventory. Compare the current bid against the $27 median sold price before bidding, and factor in the buyer's premium and pickup costs.