How much does a surplus hand tools sell for at government auction?

Across 213 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median hand tools sold for $97, with most closing between $47 and $180. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus hand tools?

Government agencies sell surplus hand tools through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live hand tools 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.

Hand tools: what it sells for at government auction

Name: Hand tools median final sale prices — United States government auction
Creator: GovAuctions

The median hand tools lot sold for $97 across 213 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $47 and $180.

Median sale

$97

Typical range

$47–$180

Completed lots

213

See live hand tools auctions near you

Filter by price, location, and when the auction ends

Show auctions

Median sale price by month

2026-07

$82

2026-06

$77

2026-05

$290

Recent sold hand tools examples

Hand Tools (FS)$46
Sold Jul 14, 2026 · IN
Snap-on Loose hand tools FHLLF80$169
Sold Jul 13, 2026
Milwaukee Cordless hand tools 2745-20$269
Sold Jul 13, 2026
Milwaukee Cordless hand tools 2837-20$149
Sold Jul 13, 2026
1 Skid of Assorted Hand Tools/Power Tools/Knives/Multi-tools/Etc., #35566, **PICK UP ONLY**SKID NOT INCLD*$526
Sold Jul 13, 2026 · PA
Dewalt Cordless hand tools DCE555B$99
Sold Jul 10, 2026

Want this signal on live auctions? Flip Score grades every live listing with a margin estimate.

Hand tools sold prices by state

Alabama$300 (53)Colorado$48 (18)Indiana$42 (16)California$203 (12)Missouri$114 (11)Pennsylvania$441 (10)Oklahoma$81 (6)Virginia$52 (6)

Other tools sold prices

Generator $650 Tool box $28 Air compressor $131 Drill $39 Welder $155 DeWalt $51 Grinder $123 Leatherman $146 Lathe $576 Milwaukee $65

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus hand tools sell for at government auction?: Across 213 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median hand tools sold for $97, with most closing between $47 and $180. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus hand tools?: Government agencies sell surplus hand tools through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live hand tools 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 hand tools 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.