Hand tools: what it sells for at government auction
According to the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index, the median hand tools lot sold for $85 across 473 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, with most closing between $42 and $291. 12 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.
Hand tools for sale at government auction
338 live hand tools auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.
49-Piece Mixed Fire/EMS Equipment Lot – Tool Boxes, MCI Triage Kits, Hand Tools, Gloves & Safety Gear
$121
Tualatin, OR · Ends Oct 15, 2026
Avanti Loose hand tools PSP0010-S10
$10
Ends Oct 15, 2026
K Tool Cordless hand tools KTI-72132
$99
Ends Oct 15, 2026
SHIPPING AVAILABLE Lot of 5 New 24-Piece Mechanic Tool Set, Household Hand Tools Kit in Box (AA-01)
$45
Conley, GA · Ends Oct 15, 2026
SHIPPING AVAILABLE Lot of 2 New 24-Piece Mechanic Tool Set, Household Hand Tools Kit in Box (AA-01)
$20
Conley, GA · Ends Oct 15, 2026
Assorted hand tools
$25
Warren, MI · Ends Oct 15, 2026
Lot of tools-pruner hand tool "DH"
$22
Henrico, VA · Ends Oct 16, 2026
1 Lot of Hand Tools
$25
Henrico, VA · Ends Oct 16, 2026
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Median sale price by month
20 most recent hand tools 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.
Hand tools sold prices by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus hand tools sell for at government auction?
- Across 473 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median hand tools sold for $85, with most closing between $42 and $291. 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, 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.
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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.app Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.