Hand tools: what it sells for at government auction
At Australia government auctions, hand tools lots sold for a median of $51 since June 2026 (27 sales, middle half $38 to $109), according to GovAuctions.app sold-price data. 2 regions have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.
Hand tools for sale at government auction
8 live hand tools auctions right now. Soonest ending first.
Tolsen Tools Hand Riveter Size 10.5"
$9
New South Wales · Ends Nov 9, 2026
AFM040 - Pallet Of Hand/ Power Tools
$289 opening
Thurgoona, New South Wales · Ends Nov 11, 2026
Plastering & Masonry Hand Tools Job Lot * STILLAGES NOT INCLUDED*
$19
Lithgow, New South Wales · Ends Nov 13, 2026
Assorted Hand Tools
Bids not shown
Queensland · Ends Nov 26, 2026
Mixed Hand Tools and Hardware Job Lot
$9
Lithgow, New South Wales · Ends Nov 13, 2026
Pallet of Assorted Hand/Power Tools
$1
Various Locations, Northern Territory · Ends Nov 18, 2026
Mixed Construction Hand Tools and Levels Job Lot
$9
Bohle, Queensland · Ends Nov 23, 2026
Nitto HB-15B Portable Electric Hand Beveler and tools
$9
Bohle, Queensland · Ends Nov 23, 2026
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Median sale price by month
20 most recent hand tools sales
Every row is a completed government auction archived by GovAuctions.app. The price is the final bid we recorded when the lot closed, excluding buyer's premium and taxes.
| Date sold | Item | Condition | Seller | Region | Final price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantity of assorted hand tools, pasterers tools. original listing | Grays (AU) | NEW SOUTH WALES | $49 | ||
| Qty of Workshop Hand Tools and Equipment original listing | Grays (AU) | NEW SOUTH WALES | $9 | ||
| Milwaukee Packout Tool Bag Containing Plastering Hand Tools original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | WA Police Uncollected & Forfeited Goods, General Goods | WESTERN AUSTRALIA | $99 | |
| Bolt Cutters x1 (IR 031023 1042 15716/0017) Car Jack / Large Hydraulic Jack x1 (IR 211023 1400 15325/0019) Hand Tools / original listing | WA Police Uncollected & Forfeited Goods, General Goods | WESTERN AUSTRALIA | $79 | ||
| Fluke 323 True RMS Clamp Meter Plus Assortment of Hand Tools original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | WA Police Uncollected & Forfeited Goods, General Goods | WESTERN AUSTRALIA | $69 | |
| Zenith Sheet Metal Self-Tapping Screws 14G x 30mm Makita charger Makita vacuum and Miscellaneous Hand Tools original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | WA Police Uncollected & Forfeited Goods, General Goods | WESTERN AUSTRALIA | $79 | |
| Ridge Ryder Tool Case Assorted Miscellaneous hand tools possible parts missing original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | WA Police Uncollected & Forfeited Goods, General Goods | WESTERN AUSTRALIA | $79 | |
| Assorted Branded Hand Tools: KINCROME, TOUGHBUILT, Ratchet Wrenches, Hammer original listing | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $94 | ||
| Assorted Hand Tools original listing | Grays (AU) | QUEENSLAND | $29 | ||
| Ryobi Tool Bag Containing Large Assortment Of Hand Tools original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | WA Police Uncollected & Forfeited Goods, General Goods | WESTERN AUSTRALIA | $79 | |
| Assorted Hand Tools original listing | Grays (AU) | NEW SOUTH WALES | $59 | ||
| Spanners & Other Hand Tools original listing | Grays (AU) | WESTERN AUSTRALIA | $633 | ||
| Pallet Comprising Assorted Hand Tools and Other Sundry Items original listing | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $129 | ||
| Assorted Hand Tools And Storage Container original listing | WA Police Uncollected & Forfeited Goods, General Goods | WESTERN AUSTRALIA | $39 | ||
| Ryobi Tool Bag Containing Large Assortment Of Hand Tools original listing | WA Police Uncollected & Forfeited Goods, General Goods | WESTERN AUSTRALIA | $69 | ||
| Glazier Sample kit And Hand Tools original listing | WA Police Uncollected & Forfeited Goods, General Goods | WESTERN AUSTRALIA | $19 | ||
| Assorted Hand Tools And Rope original listing | WA Police Uncollected & Forfeited Goods, General Goods | WESTERN AUSTRALIA | $29 | ||
| Assorted Hand Tools original listing | WA Police Uncollected & Forfeited Goods, General Goods | WESTERN AUSTRALIA | $49 | ||
| Assorted Hand Tools original listing | WA Police Uncollected & Forfeited Goods, General Goods | WESTERN AUSTRALIA | $150 | ||
| Assorted Hand Tools original listing | WA Police Uncollected & Forfeited Goods, General Goods | WESTERN AUSTRALIA | $39 |
Hand tools sold prices by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus hand tools sell for at government auction?
- Across 27 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, the median hand tools sold for $51, with most closing between $38 and $109. 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, with 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 Australia government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.