How much does a surplus file cabinet sell for at government auction?

Across 563 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median file cabinet sold for $7, with most closing between $3 and $12. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus file cabinet?

Government agencies sell surplus file cabinet through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live file cabinet listings into one free, searchable feed — no bid packs or credits required.

Are these sold prices before or after fees?

These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.

File cabinet: what it sells for at government auction

Name: File cabinet median final sale prices — United States government auction
Creator: GovAuctions

The median file cabinet lot sold for $7 across 563 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $3 and $12.

Median sale

Typical range

$3–$12

Completed lots

563

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Median sale price by month

2026-07

$10

2026-06

$10

2026-05

$13

Recent sold file cabinet examples

2 Drawer Wood File Cabinet, double wide (ID #46578) (G09-1L) (NO UPC)$47
Sold Jul 15, 2026 · WA
2 Drawer Wood File Cabinet, double wide (ID #46579) (G11-1R) (NO UPC)$10
Sold Jul 15, 2026 · WA
Large File Cabinet (ID#12444)$17
Sold Jul 15, 2026 · WA
File Cabinet (ID#12443)$2
Sold Jul 15, 2026 · WA
Four Drawer Lateral File Cabinet$20
Sold Jul 15, 2026 · WI
FILE CABINET$3
Sold Jul 15, 2026 · KY

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File cabinet sold prices by state

Texas$5 (126)Ohio$6 (55)California$13 (42)Oklahoma$31 (32)Florida$13 (31)Alaska$10 (30)New York$10 (20)Virginia$13 (16)Wisconsin$13 (15)Tennessee$8 (15)Michigan$16 (12)Utah$7 (11)Louisiana$14 (11)Missouri$14 (10)Wyoming$4 (9)North Carolina$13 (9)Georgia$42 (8)Kentucky$15 (7)

Other furniture sold prices

Desk $10 Office chair $5 Filing cabinet $9 Storage cabinet $27 Shelving unit $29 Bookcase $12 Lateral file cabinet $11 Locker $18 Cafeteria table $17 Conference table $12

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus file cabinet sell for at government auction?: Across 563 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median file cabinet sold for $7, with most closing between $3 and $12. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus file cabinet?: Government agencies sell surplus file cabinet through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live file cabinet listings into one free, searchable feed — no bid packs or credits required.
Are these sold prices before or after fees?: These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.

Methodology: median final winning bid on file cabinet lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.