Filing cabinet: what it sells for at government auction
The median filing cabinet lot sold for $10 across 252 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $3 and $13.
Median sale
$10
Typical range
$3–$13
Completed lots
252
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Median sale price by month
2026-08
$9
2026-07
$10
2026-06
$7
2026-05
$8
Recent sold filing cabinet examples
- Black Two Drawer Filing Cabinet with Wood Top$14Sold Aug 10, 2026 · IL
- Filing Cabinet, 3-Drawer, Lateral, Metal$10Sold Aug 8, 2026 · VA
- Wood Filing Cabinet$18Sold Aug 7, 2026 · AL
- Fire Resistant Filing Cabinet$12Sold Aug 7, 2026 · MO
- Four drawer lateral filing cabinet$4Sold Aug 7, 2026 · AK
- Five drawer legal sized filing cabinet$3Sold Aug 7, 2026 · AK
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus filing cabinet sell for at government auction?
- Across 252 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median filing cabinet sold for $10, with most closing between $3 and $13. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus filing cabinet?
- Government agencies sell surplus filing cabinet through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live filing cabinet 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.
Related
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- Furniture price index (all categories & trend)
- All government auction sold prices
Methodology: median final winning bid on filing 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. These figures are part of the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.