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

Across 89 completed Australia government auctions in the last 12 months, the median MacBook sold for $46, with most closing between $27 and $127. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus MacBook?

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

MacBook: what it sells for at government auction

Name: MacBook median final sale prices — Australia government auction
Creator: GovAuctions

The median MacBook lot sold for $46 across 89 completed Australia government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $27 and $127.

Median sale

$46

Typical range

$27–$127

Completed lots

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Median sale price by month

2026-08

$46

2026-07

$44

2026-06

$53

Recent sold MacBook examples

APPLE MACBOOK AIR(A1466)(2559) Laptop I5-3472U 4GBRAM/128GB$16
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APPLE MACBOOK AIR(A1466)(EMC3178) Laptop I5-5350U 8GBRAM/128GB$31
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APPLE MACBOOK AIR (A1466)(3178) Laptop I5-5350U 8GBRAM/128GB$36
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APPLE MACBOOK PRO(A1425)(2672) Laptop I5-3230M 8GBRAM/256GB$31
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MacBook sold prices by state

New South Wales$40 (64)Victoria$70 (19)

Other electronics sold prices

Digital camera $129 HP laptop $21 Printer $38 Projector $15 Monitor $17 Dell Latitude $182 Dell laptop $44 iPad $21 Lenovo ThinkPad $41 Tablet $31

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus MacBook sell for at government auction?: Across 89 completed Australia government auctions in the last 12 months, the median MacBook sold for $46, with most closing between $27 and $127. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus MacBook?: Government agencies sell surplus MacBook through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live MacBook 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 MacBook 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.