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File cabinet: what it sells for at government auction

At Canada government auctions, file cabinet lots sold for a median of $14 since May 2026 (24 sales, middle half $6 to $20), according to GovAuctions.app sold-price data. 1 region has enough completed sales for its own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale
$14
Typical range
$6–$20
Completed lots
24

File cabinet for sale at government auction

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Median sale price by month

2026-08
$15
2026-07
$14
2026-06
$1

20 most recent file cabinet 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. Prices marked confirmed were read back from the platform's bid history.

Date soldItemConditionSellerRegionFinal price
2-Drawer Security File Cabinet original listingGovernment of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplusALBERTA$50
Lateral File Cabinet (Located in Edmonton) original listingGovernment of Alberta (Surplus Sales)Alberta Surplus SalesALBERTA$1
File Cabinet original listingHalton Hills, ONGovDealsONTARIO$10confirmed
File Cabinet original listingGovernment of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplusSASKATCHEWAN$15
File Cabinet original listingGovernment of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplusSASKATCHEWAN$15
Office Storage Cabinet with 2 File Drawers and Locking Doors original listingNorthwestern Polytechnic, ABGovDealsALBERTA$112confirmed
File Cabinet original listingGovernment of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplusONTARIO$15
4-Drawer Metal File Cabinet original listingGovernment of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplusONTARIO$15
File Cabinet original listingGovernment of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplusONTARIO$15
File Cabinet original listingGovernment of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplusONTARIO$26
Lateral File Cabinet original listingGovernment of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplusNOVA SCOTIA$15
1- 4 drawer Metal File Cabinet (no key) original listingListing reports damage or a defectYukon CanadaGovDealsYUKON$32confirmed
5 Drawer File Cabinet original listingYukon CanadaGovDealsYUKON$14confirmed
4 Drawer Legal File Cabinet original listingGovernment of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplusMANITOBA$25
Lateral File Cabinet original listingGovernment of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplusNOVA SCOTIA$15
3 Drawer File Cabinet original listingYukon CanadaGovDealsYUKON$10confirmed
CARD FILE CABINET (E) original listingGovernment of Alberta (Surplus Sales)Alberta Surplus SalesALBERTA$1
CARD FILE CABINET (E) original listingGovernment of Alberta (Surplus Sales)Alberta Surplus SalesALBERTA$1
CARD FILE CABINET (E) original listingGovernment of Alberta (Surplus Sales)Alberta Surplus SalesALBERTA$1
CARD FILE CABINET w/ Accessories (E) original listingGovernment of Alberta (Surplus Sales)Alberta Surplus SalesALBERTA$1

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus file cabinet sell for at government auction?
Across 24 completed Canada government auctions since May 2026, the median file cabinet sold for $14, with most closing between $6 and $20. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus file cabinet?
Government agencies sell surplus file cabinet through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live file cabinet 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 file cabinet lots that closed on official Canada government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.