Military Surplus Auctions Near Me: Local Ex-Military Lots
Genuine military surplus is sold by the government, not by the shops that use the name. It moves through the official disposal platforms and leaves from the base or depot that held it, so what is near you depends on which installations are within range.
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1989 Am General M998 Humvee 4 Dr.
Union Beach, NJ · 32 bids
Aspen Systems Inc - Military-Grade Vehicular Environmental Control Unit (ECU)
Toledo, OH · 14 bids
Military Grade Modular Kitchen
Wagener, SC · 13 bids
1989 M998 4x4 Humvee
Union Beach, NJ · 8 bids
Military shipping/storage container
Avella, PA · 6 bids
Military shipping/storage container mobile office command center
Avella, PA · 5 bids
AM General M989 Humvee 4 Dr
Union Beach, NJ · 3 bids
Military shipping/storage container
Avella, PA · 3 bids
PORTION OF AIRPLANE FUSELAGE
Wetumpka, AL · 2 bids
1992 Stewart Stevenson GT100C Wide Body Aircraft Pushback
Lexington, NC · 2 bids
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Tactical Pens - QTY 22 - Shipping $12.00
Helena, MT · 2 bids
Elna Fun Styler Sewing Machine - Model 3003FS
Cross Plains, WI · 1 bid
1052 active military surplus auctions nationwide right now.Last updated: 2026-09-21
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(14) Large Field Pack Sets
$185NV
Sea Box Storage Container
$5CA
US Army ACU Digital Camo Cap
$1
2 Pallets with 1,152 MRE Meals located Grand Rapids, MI
$2,400Grand Rapids, MI
SHIPPING AVAILABLE lot of 10 Zoom Tactical LED Flashlight 5 Light Modes Waterproof Hand Torch Outdoor Camping (4389)
$75Conley, GA
Large Military Tent
$10Danville, VA
Lot of 4 Iron Duck MTP Med Module Cases
$50Arlington, VA
48 cases of Apack Meals Ready to Eat, MRE
$600Kinston, NC
ACU Assault Pack with 12 MRE Military Meals Ready To Eat
$45Kinston, NC
Lot of 2 Unused Vehicular Seats Military Surplus
$200Apollo, PA
Lot of 10 - Vintage U.S. Military & Civil Defense Patches & Insignia | MP, Liberty, DDC NJ
$10Syracuse, NY
LF Integrity SC Upright Bike
$50Oak Harbor, WA
Tactical Pens - QTY 22 - Shipping $12.00
$22Helena, MT
Aerospace America Econo 9143 Negative Air Machine Scrubber Hepa
$400Longview, WA
What they're worth: ex-military surplus lots typically sell for $19–$508 at government auction - median $124, from 4,503 completed sales in the last year, per the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Look up a specific item · See all categories
This page shows real ex-military lots, which is a narrower thing than the phrase usually means on the internet. A surplus store buys commercial replicas and old stock and sells them at retail; here you are bidding on the property itself as the Department of Defense and other agencies dispose of it. That means tactical vehicles and trailers, field generators and light sets, shelters and tentage, comms and shop equipment, and large quantities of a single item. It also means base pickup, appointment-only inspection, and paperwork on anything with a restriction attached.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I find military surplus auctions near me?
- Set a ZIP code and radius on GovAuctions.app and filter to military. The listings come from the official government disposal platforms rather than from surplus retailers, and they are sorted by how close the holding location is to you. Because most military lots are collected from a base, depot or contractor yard, distance is a hard constraint rather than a preference.
- Is this the same as a military surplus store?
- No, and the difference matters. A surplus store is a retailer that buys stock and marks it up, and much of what it sells is commercial gear made to look military. These listings are the government disposing of its own property at auction, so the price is whatever the bidding reaches and the item is genuinely ex-service. The trade-off is that you buy as-is, in the quantity offered, and you collect it yourself.
- What can civilians actually buy from military auctions?
- Vehicles and trailers that have been demilitarised, generators and light sets, field kitchens, shelters and tentage, tools and shop equipment, furniture, medical and lab equipment, comms hardware with the sensitive components removed, and large lots of clothing and individual equipment. Weapons, ammunition, night vision, armour and anything under export control are not sold this way. Some lots carry end-use restrictions or a demilitarisation requirement, which is stated on the listing.
- Do military surplus lots ship?
- Usually not. Ex-military property is generally pickup-only from the installation or contractor site holding it, with an appointment, photo ID and often a gate pass arranged in advance. Removal windows are firm and short. Read the removal instructions on the lot before bidding, because the logistics on a base are less flexible than on a commercial platform and a missed window can forfeit the lot.