General Surplus Price Guide
What general surplus actually sell for at government surplus auctions.
Average Price
$722
Median Price
$28
Price Range
$0 – $2,360,488
Items Sold
65,115
Average Price by Source
Which auction sites have the cheapest general surplus?
| Source | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| GovLiq | $15 | 5 |
| PropertyRoom | $70 | 812 |
| WI Surplus | $147 | 775 |
| MNBID | $152 | 8 |
| HiBid | $213 | 23,212 |
| GovDeals | $332 | 30,871 |
| USPS | $526 | 3,805 |
| State | $765 | 85 |
| PurpleWave | $773 | 757 |
| USMS | $882 | 103 |
| Municibid | $944 | 486 |
| RitchieBros | $1,253 | 88 |
| PublicSurplus | $2,258 | 2,762 |
| GSA | $15,566 | 1,341 |
| IRS | $231,034 | 4 |
| Auction Net | $285,000 | 1 |
Average Price by State
Where are general surplus cheapest?
| State | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Guam | $25 | 2 |
| Nevada | $57 | 655 |
| New Hampshire | $80 | 323 |
| Vermont | $81 | 12 |
| Kentucky | $84 | 2,553 |
| Indiana | $93 | 2,629 |
| Montana | $94 | 136 |
| Wisconsin | $103 | 1,880 |
| New York | $113 | 1,470 |
| Colorado | $127 | 1,458 |
| Utah | $139 | 662 |
| Tennessee | $142 | 2,130 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | $155 | 2 |
| Arkansas | $179 | 415 |
| South Carolina | $184 | 652 |
| Washington | $188 | 2,762 |
| Puerto Rico | $191 | 26 |
| Ohio | $219 | 3,268 |
| Massachusetts | $228 | 411 |
| Idaho | $233 | 896 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do general surplus sell for at government auctions?
Based on 65,115 completed sales tracked by BidProwl, general surplus typically sell for a median of $28, with prices ranging from $0 to $2,360,488.
What is the cheapest source for general surplus at government auctions?
Among sources with enough sales to compare, GovLiquidation has the lowest average sold price for general surplus at $15.
Are general surplus at government auctions a good deal?
Government surplus general surplus often sell below retail because agencies must clear inventory. Compare the current bid against the $28 median sold price before bidding, and factor in the buyer's premium and pickup costs.