Canadian Government Auction True-Cost Calculator

The hammer price is rarely what you pay. GCSurplus doesn't add a buyer's premium, but it does add GST/HST based on your pickup province (5–15%). Add pickup or transport and you have your real total - work it out below before you bid.

Winning bid ($)Buyer's premium (%)GST/HST (%) - optionalGCSurplus charges GST/HST by pickup province - 5% to 15% (13% in Ontario).Round-trip pickup distance (mi) - optionalEstimated at $1.13/mi.

What you'll actually pay

Winning bid: $10,000
Buyer's premium (7.5%): $750
GST/HST (13%): $1,398
True cost: $12,148

GST/HST and pickup are your estimates - confirm GST/HST with the seller. Buyer's premium is set per auction.

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