Military Surplus Price Guide
What military surplus actually sell for at government surplus auctions.
Average Price
$611
Median Price
$36
Price Range
$1 – $55,361
Items Sold
933
Average Price by Source
Which auction sites have the cheapest military surplus?
| Source | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| PropertyRoom | $21 | 22 |
| HiBid | $92 | 590 |
| GovLiq | $127 | 3 |
| State | $245 | 6 |
| GovDeals | $377 | 279 |
| WI Surplus | $410 | 1 |
| PublicSurplus | $504 | 1 |
| Municibid | $636 | 4 |
| RitchieBros | $1,840 | 5 |
| GSA | $17,972 | 22 |
Average Price by State
Where are military surplus cheapest?
| State | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $5 | 1 |
| West Virginia | $7 | 1 |
| Nevada | $12 | 5 |
| Iowa | $14 | 8 |
| New Mexico | $22 | 32 |
| South Dakota | $24 | 5 |
| New Hampshire | $31 | 4 |
| Kansas | $52 | 2 |
| New Jersey | $60 | 5 |
| Montana | $66 | 35 |
| Arkansas | $74 | 62 |
| Wisconsin | $75 | 8 |
| South Carolina | $76 | 7 |
| New York | $99 | 41 |
| Kentucky | $106 | 50 |
| Colorado | $124 | 97 |
| Florida | $124 | 24 |
| Virginia | $130 | 19 |
| Oregon | $152 | 44 |
| Maine | $199 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do military surplus sell for at government auctions?
Based on 933 completed sales tracked by BidProwl, military surplus typically sell for a median of $36, with prices ranging from $1 to $55,361.
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 $21.
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 $36 median sold price before bidding, and factor in the buyer's premium and pickup costs.