How much does a surplus hand tools sell for at government auction?

Across 333 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median hand tools sold for $102, with most closing between $44 and $290. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus hand tools?

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

Hand tools: what it sells for at government auction

The median hand tools lot sold for $102 across 333 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $44 and $290.

Median sale

$102

Typical range

$44–$290

Completed lots

333

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Median sale price by month

2026-08

$66

2026-07

$82

2026-06

$77

2026-05

$290

Recent sold hand tools examples

Milwaukee Cordless hand tools 2550-20$179
Sold Aug 27, 2026
Lot of Assorted Power Driven Hand Tools$5
Sold Aug 26, 2026 · NV
Misc. Hand Tools$16
Sold Aug 26, 2026 · OR
Woodworking Hand Tools Lot$232
Sold Aug 26, 2026 · AK
(58) Wrenches, (46) Hand Tools, (11) Soldering Irons & Assorted Items$445
Sold Aug 25, 2026 · NV
(117) Entrenching Hand Tools$480
Sold Aug 25, 2026 · NV

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Hand tools sold prices by state

Alabama$300 (53)Indiana$48 (26)Colorado$48 (25)Pennsylvania$449 (23)Nevada$4 (17)Oklahoma$75 (17)Missouri$117 (14)California$250 (13)Virginia$40 (11)

Other tools sold prices

Generator $500 Tool box $32 Air compressor $173 Drill $52 DeWalt $40 Welder $221 Grinder $112 Lathe $527 Leatherman $105 Milwaukee $50

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus hand tools sell for at government auction?: Across 333 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median hand tools sold for $102, with most closing between $44 and $290. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus hand tools?: Government agencies sell surplus hand tools through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live hand tools 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 hand tools 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 Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.