Collectible: what it sells for at government auction
The median collectible lot sold for $80 across 2,642 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $26 and $182.
Median sale
$80
Typical range
$26–$182
Completed lots
2,642
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Median sale price by month
2026-08
$56
2026-07
$85
2026-06
$91
2026-05
$89
Recent sold collectible examples
- 50 Different Pokemon Trading Cards w/ Electabuzz + More$5Sold Aug 10, 2026
- 1975 Topps Sonny Jurgensen/Ken Anderson #2 Card$1Sold Aug 10, 2026
- 50 Different Pokemon Trading Cards w/ 3 HOLOS + More$5Sold Aug 10, 2026
- 1871 Two Cent Piece Beautiful Coin Rare Date$48Sold Aug 10, 2026
- 25 Different Pokemon Trading Cards w/ Jigglypuff + More$1Sold Aug 10, 2026
- American Eagle Jeans 2 Pieces$4Sold Aug 9, 2026
Collectible sold prices by state
Indiana$91 (846)Massachusetts$27 (469)Texas$965 (276)Maryland$55 (130)Georgia$130 (125)California$82 (83)Oregon$345 (61)Colorado$302 (48)New York$280 (43)Florida$129 (32)Tennessee$224 (30)North Carolina$480 (26)Nevada$28 (21)Washington DC$103 (20)West Virginia$14 (20)Pennsylvania$11 (16)Virginia$210 (15)Maine$32 (13)Kentucky$66 (12)Missouri$160 (8)Iowa$131 (6)
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus collectible sell for at government auction?
- Across 2,642 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median collectible sold for $80, with most closing between $26 and $182. Final prices vary with item type, condition, age, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus collectible?
- Government agencies sell surplus collectible through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live collectible 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.
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Methodology: median final winning bid on collectible lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, pooled across every collectible lot in the category. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily. These figures are part of the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.