File cabinet: what it sells for at government auction
According to the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index, the median file cabinet lot sold for $8 across 1,511 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, with most closing between $3 and $13. 28 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.
File cabinet for sale at government auction
354 live file cabinet auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.
2-3 Drawer Lateral File Cabinet Lot # 5817
$1
IA · Ends Oct 25, 2026
1 File Cabinet
$5
Glen Burnie, MD · Ends Oct 25, 2026
3 WHITE SAFCO STACKABLE FLAT FILE CABINETS C-CVA (BURTON)
$275
VA · Ends Oct 25, 2026
3 BLACK SAFCO STACKABLE FLAT FILE CABINETS B-CVA (BURTON)
$275
VA · Ends Oct 25, 2026
Desk with two drawer file cabinet
$5
Xenia, OH · Ends Oct 25, 2026
Desk with two drawer file cabinet
$5
Xenia, OH · Ends Oct 25, 2026
FILE CABINETS (228137 AJ)
$31
Atlanta, GA · Ends Oct 26, 2026
2 Drawer File Cabinet 3' x 2' x 29"
$15
TX · Ends Oct 26, 2026
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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.
| Date sold | Item | Condition | Seller | State | Final price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 2 Drawer Metal File Cabinet 3' x 18" x 28" original listing | Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterPublic Surplus | TX | $6 | ||
| 4 Drawer Metal File Cabinet 15" x 27" x 25" original listing | Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterPublic Surplus | TX | $6 | ||
| 2 Drawer File Cabinet 30" x 19" x 28" original listing | Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterPublic Surplus | TX | $6 | ||
| Beige 4 Drawer Metal File Cabinet 30" x 18" x 52" original listing | Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterPublic Surplus | TX | $6 | ||
| Hirsh File Cabinet original listing | PropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom | $1 | |||
| Staples File Cabinet original listing | PropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom | $1 | |||
| 3 Drawer File Cabinet original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | City of Traverse CityPublic Surplus | MI | $10 | |
| 3 Drawer File Cabinet original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | City of Traverse CityPublic Surplus | MI | $10 | |
| 4 Drawer File Cabinet original listing | City of Traverse CityPublic Surplus | MI | $10 | ||
| 2 Drawer File Cabinet original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | City of Traverse CityPublic Surplus | MI | $10 | |
| 4 Drawer File Cabinet original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | City of Traverse CityPublic Surplus | MI | $10 | |
| 4 Drawer File Cabinet original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | City of Traverse CityPublic Surplus | MI | $10 | |
| 4 Drawer File Cabinet original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | City of Traverse CityPublic Surplus | MI | $10 | |
| 4 Drawer File Cabinet original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | City of Traverse CityPublic Surplus | MI | $10 | |
| Metal File Cabinet - 42" W x 18" D x 61" H | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $15 | ||
| Metal File Cabinet - 42" W x 18" D x 61" H | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $35 | ||
| Metal File Cabinet - 42" W x 18" D x 61" H | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $11 | ||
| Green 4-Drawer Metal File Cabinet | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $5 | ||
| Brown 4-Drawer Metal File Cabinet | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $5 | ||
| White 4-Drawer Metal File Cabinet | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $5 |
File cabinet sold prices by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus file cabinet sell for at government auction?
- Across 1,511 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median file cabinet sold for $8, with most closing between $3 and $13. 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.
Related
- See what all surplus furniture sells for
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- Government Surplus Price Index — median prices by category and how they're moving
- Surplus Market Report — how often each category sells and how contested it is
- Furniture price index (all categories & trend)
- All government auction sold prices
Methodology: median final winning bid on file cabinet lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily. Item prices are a title-matched valuation and are held deliberately conservative, so they can sit below the category figures in the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.