What electronics can I buy at government surplus auctions?

Government auctions offer laptops, desktop computers, servers, monitors, printers, networking equipment (routers, switches), projectors, and phones. Items are typically 3-5 years old from regular IT refresh cycles.

Are government surplus electronics wiped and safe to use?

Federal agencies are required to wipe hard drives before surplus. However, you should always do your own data wipe or replace storage drives as a precaution. Some lots are sold with hard drives removed.

Government Surplus Electronics for Sale

Government agencies auction surplus electronics - laptops, servers, monitors, and networking gear - on regular IT refresh cycles, typically selling 3-5 year old equipment in bulk at steep discounts.

4138 active electronics auctions across 8 official government sources, updated twice daily.Last updated: 2026-08-23

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Apple MacBook Pro 13-Inch (2019) with Touch Bar - Model A2159

$330Electronics

Charleston, SC · 8 bids

80% off

Lot of (16) Apple Watches – Series 11, Series 10, Series 9, Ultra, Series 6, Series 5 & SE

$62Electronics

Temperance, MI · 17 bids

80% off

Auction 1 - Dell Laptop - NO HARD DRIVE

$86Electronics

Auburn, CA · 17 bids

Lot of (2) 27" Apple iMac All-In-One Computers

$84Electronics

Bloomington, IN · 16 bids

51% off

iPhone 12 (1)

$82Electronics

Towson, MD · 16 bids

80% off

Lot of 3 - Apple MacBook Pro, 13.3", i5, 8GB RAM, 120GB SSD

$42Electronics

Toledo, OH · 16 bids

48% off

Dell Laptop

$42Electronics

Knoxville, TN · 7 bids

49% off

Dell Laptop **Bad Battery

$41Electronics

Knoxville, TN · 7 bids

DJI Matrice 600 Professional Hexacopter Drone with 6 Batteries – Untested

$310Electronics

Salt Lake City, UT · 15 bids

(1) Dell Latitude 7420 14.0" FHD Laptop - Intel i5, 16GB RAM, 256 SSD, OS: Windows 10 Home (1) Charger

$102Electronics

Indianapolis, IN · 15 bids

HP Elitebook x360 1040 G8 Notebook - Core i7 (ID# 46521) (C4K-CART) (NO UPC) (10)

$165Electronics

Tumwater, WA · 15 bids

DJ1 Mavic 2 Pro Drone

$330Electronics

Johns Creek, GA · 15 bids

What they're worth: surplus electronics typically sell for $25–$281 at government auction - median $81, from 25,926 completed sales in the last year, per the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Demand: electronics sell about 74% of the time, typically ~9 bids, from 23,602 completed sales, per the GovAuctions Surplus Market Report. Look up a specific item · See all categories

Federal agencies and local governments auction off surplus electronics as they refresh their IT infrastructure. Find laptops, desktop computers, servers, monitors, printers, networking equipment, and more - often in bulk lots at steep discounts.

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What electronics can I buy at government surplus auctions?: Government auctions offer laptops, desktop computers, servers, monitors, printers, networking equipment (routers, switches), projectors, and phones. Items are typically 3-5 years old from regular IT refresh cycles.
Are government surplus electronics wiped and safe to use?: Federal agencies are required to wipe hard drives before surplus. However, you should always do your own data wipe or replace storage drives as a precaution. Some lots are sold with hard drives removed.

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