Government Surplus Auction Price Index
What do things actually sell for at US government auction? These are real final winning bids from 73,567 completed lots (May 6, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026), by category. Median-based, since auction prices skew high. Figures exclude buyer's premium.
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Final sale prices by category
| Category | Sold lots | Sell-through | Median | 3-mo | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | 28,220 | 87% | $2,025 | +49% | $725 – $4,600 |
| Electronics | 16,619 | 73% | $77 | +64% | $25 – $255 |
| Furniture | 10,528 | 53% | $12 | +17% | $5 – $42 |
| Tools | 6,204 | 77% | $100 | +20% | $32 – $350 |
| Equipment | 4,118 | 88% | $1,500 | -18% | $466 – $6,000 |
| Medical | 3,731 | 53% | $64 | +17% | $25 – $231 |
| Military | 2,071 | 59% | $90 | +43% | $15 – $493 |
| Jewelry | 1,567 | 50% | $109 | +18% | $45 – $399 |
| Real Estate | 481 | 24% | $3,200 | +53% | $715 – $50,000 |
| Seized | 28 | — | $105 | +200% | $46 – $230 |
Methodology: figures are the median final winning bid on lots that have closed on official US government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, archived as they end. They are realised sale prices and exclude buyer's premium. Lots that closed with no bid are excluded; categories need at least 5 completed sales to appear. The 3-mo column is the change in that category's median sale price over the trailing three months. Sell-through is the share of lots that actually sold (drew at least one bid) rather than closing unsold, from sources that report a reliable bid count; hover a figure for the typical number of bids when a lot does sell. Updated daily.
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