How much does a surplus electronics sell for at government auction?

Across 22,653 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median electronics sold for $94, with most closing between $30 and $310. Final prices vary with item type, condition, age, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus electronics?

Government agencies sell surplus electronics through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live electronics 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.

Electronics: what it sells for at government auction

Name: Electronics median final sale prices — United States government auction
Creator: GovAuctions

The median electronics lot sold for $94 across 22,653 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $30 and $310.

Median sale

$94

Typical range

$30–$310

Completed lots

22,653

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Median sale price by month

2026-08

$102

2026-07

$100

2026-06

$92

2026-05

$79

Recent sold electronics examples

Apple A1156 Remotes (119241)$10
Sold Aug 10, 2026 · CA
Lot of (10) Used/ Untested Dell Monitors$5
Sold Aug 10, 2026 · OK
iPad w/Keyboard$22
Sold Aug 10, 2026 · AK
iPad w/Keyboard$20
Sold Aug 10, 2026 · AK
iPad w/Keyboard$26
Sold Aug 10, 2026 · AK
iPad w/Keyboard$26
Sold Aug 10, 2026 · AK

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Electronics sold prices by state

Texas$36 (2237)California$65 (2121)Tennessee$78 (1658)Ohio$94 (1429)Arizona$105 (1306)Colorado$137 (983)Washington$122 (980)Florida$125 (933)Maryland$260 (923)Iowa$91 (898)Virginia$260 (659)Indiana$68 (562)Missouri$66 (554)Alaska$42 (527)Pennsylvania$130 (508)Oklahoma$65 (403)Michigan$108 (397)Alabama$68 (384)New Jersey$360 (356)Washington DC$158 (354)Kentucky$80 (330)Georgia$209 (312)Utah$113 (309)New York$130 (284)New Mexico$71 (270)South Carolina$208 (268)Nebraska$40 (253)North Carolina$98 (217)Oregon$66 (214)Nevada$107 (151)Minnesota$53 (131)Louisiana$72 (116)North Dakota$79 (110)Massachusetts$99 (108)Illinois$72 (107)Wisconsin$65 (101)Wyoming$1 (99)Mississippi$411 (73)Arkansas$310 (63)Connecticut$53 (62)Kansas$126 (54)Idaho$39 (45)West Virginia$63 (21)Puerto Rico$72 (20)Maine$1,504 (18)South Dakota$410 (18)New Hampshire$65 (15)Rhode Island$481 (13)Delaware$1,333 (7)Vermont$195 (7)

Other electronics sold prices

Dell Latitude $99 Dell OptiPlex $67 Printer $15 Dell laptop $83 Monitor $33 iPad $33 HP laptop $198 Projector $25 Dell Precision $286 iPhone $248

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus electronics sell for at government auction?: Across 22,653 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median electronics sold for $94, with most closing between $30 and $310. Final prices vary with item type, condition, age, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus electronics?: Government agencies sell surplus electronics through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live electronics 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.

Methodology: median final winning bid on electronics lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, pooled across every electronics 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.