How much does a surplus iPhone sell for at government auction?

Across 427 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median iPhone sold for $113, with most closing between $68 and $210. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus iPhone?

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

iPhone: what it sells for at government auction

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

The median iPhone lot sold for $113 across 427 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $68 and $210.

Median sale

$113

Typical range

$68–$210

Completed lots

427

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Median sale price by month

2026-07

$135

2026-06

$90

2026-05

$83

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iPhone sold prices by state

California$96 (72)Indiana$52 (43)South Carolina$260 (39)Arizona$65 (28)Florida$715 (27)Washington$86 (26)Iowa$68 (25)Virginia$533 (23)Colorado$190 (22)Minnesota$133 (11)Tennessee$229 (10)Ohio$189 (8)Michigan$91 (8)Massachusetts$263 (8)Idaho$211 (7)

Other electronics sold prices

Dell Latitude $130 Dell OptiPlex $118 Printer $42 Dell laptop $127 Monitor $32 iPad $100 HP laptop $170 Projector $27 Dell Precision $127 HP EliteBook $137

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus iPhone sell for at government auction?: Across 427 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median iPhone sold for $113, with most closing between $68 and $210. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus iPhone?: Government agencies sell surplus iPhone through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live iPhone 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 iPhone 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.