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Gold chain: what it sells for at government auction

At United States government auctions, gold chain lots sold for a median of $302 since May 2026 (374 sales, middle half $195 to $895), according to the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index. The month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale
$302
Typical range
$195–$895
Completed lots
374

Gold chain for sale at government auction

278 live gold chain auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.

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Median sale price by month

2026-11
$332
2026-10
$335
2026-09
$100
2026-08
$84
2026-07
$87
2026-06
$60

20 most recent gold chain 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. Prices marked confirmed were read back from the platform's bid history.

Date soldItemSellerStateFinal price
22kt Gold Fancy Coiled Rope Link Chain Necklace original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$2,283
14kt Gold Two-tone Curb Chain Necklace original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$413
14kt Gold Box Link Chain Necklace original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$654
14kt Gold Delicate Mariner Chain Necklace original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$281
10kt Gold Figaro Chain Link Bracelet original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$231
Vintage Elgin Gold-Filled Pocket Watch and Chain, Currently Running original listingTexas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Unclaimed PropertyGovDealsTX$190confirmed
10kt Gold Curb Link Watch Chain original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$1,011
10kt Gold Herringbone Chain Necklace original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$173
10kt Gold Hollow Curb Chain Necklace original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$206
18kt Gold Figaro Chain Link Necklace - Evaluated By Our Certified Gemologist - AGS/GI original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$2,502
14kt Gold Figaro Link Chain Necklace original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$1,502
10kt Gold Hollow Chain Bracelet original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$283
14kt Gold Herringbone Chain Necklace original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$456
10kt Gold Hollow Figaro Chain Necklace original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$311
10kt Gold Figaro Chain Necklace original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$275
10kt Gold Hollow Rectangular Link Chain Necklace original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$896
10kt Gold Curb Chain Necklace original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$201
10kt Gold Hollow Figaro Chain Necklace original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$203
18kt Gold Hollow Figaro Chain Necklace original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$415
10kt Gold Box Chain Necklace original listingPropertyRoom (Law Enforcement)PropertyRoom$74

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus gold chain sell for at government auction?
Across 374 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median gold chain sold for $302, with most closing between $195 and $895. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus gold chain?
Government agencies sell surplus gold chain through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live gold chain 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

Methodology: median final winning bid on gold chain 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.