Hand tools: what it sells for at government auction
The median hand tools lot sold for £65 across 10 completed United Kingdom government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between £33 and £137.
Median sale
£65
Typical range
£33–£137
Completed lots
10
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Recent sold hand tools examples
- 9x Hand entrenching tools£105Sold Jul 7, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
- 4 x Boxes of miscellaneous items - mostly hand tools£55Sold Jun 26, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
- Mixed hand tools - hand drill, hand hammer, pliers, hand wire strippers, hand chisel and more£125Sold Jun 23, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
- Mixed hand tools - hand drill, hand hammer, pliers, hand wire strippers, hand chisel and more£105Sold Jun 23, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
- Mixed hand tools - hand drill, hand hammer, pliers, hand wire strippers, hand chisel and more£105Sold Jun 23, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
- Hand tools - copper headed hammer, 2x 30M tape measure, 2x stud extractor set, Abloy padlocks£24Sold Jun 23, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus hand tools sell for at government auction?
- Across 10 completed United Kingdom government auctions in the last 12 months, the median hand tools sold for £65, with most closing between £33 and £137. 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.
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Methodology: median final winning bid on hand tools lots that closed on official United Kingdom government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.