How much does a surplus iPhone sell for at government auction?

Across 554 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median iPhone sold for $248, with most closing between $81 and $338. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus iPhone?

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

iPhone: what it sells for at government auction

Name: iPhone median final sale prices — United States government auction
Creator: GovAuctions

The median iPhone lot sold for $248 across 554 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $81 and $338.

Median sale

$248

Typical range

$81–$338

Completed lots

554

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Median sale price by month

2026-08

$280

2026-07

$91

2026-06

$90

2026-05

$83

Recent sold iPhone examples

Lot of Otterbox Cases for the iPhone 12 or 12 Pro Cell Phones/PRE-OWNED/DS18670/99444/DSP$52
Sold Aug 10, 2026 · KY
Apple IPhone 13 Pro Max, 128 GB, Carrier Unknown$115
Sold Aug 7, 2026
Apple IPhone 13 Pro Max, 128 GB, Unknown Carrier$109
Sold Aug 7, 2026
iPhone XR- Black- 64GB (ID# 46720) (D-Case) (No UPC) (10)$70
Sold Aug 7, 2026 · WA
iPhone 15 128GB,T-mobile in Black, Quantity 4$1,400
Sold Aug 7, 2026 · VA
iPhone 15 Plus 128GB,T-mobile Pink,Black ( Clean) Quantity of 2$920
Sold Aug 7, 2026 · VA

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iPhone sold prices by state

California$88 (98)Indiana$57 (49)Washington$82 (43)South Carolina$235 (40)Virginia$442 (39)Arizona$66 (36)Florida$520 (31)Colorado$196 (27)Iowa$68 (26)Michigan$215 (22)New York$349 (14)Minnesota$133 (11)Ohio$207 (10)Tennessee$229 (10)Massachusetts$263 (8)Idaho$211 (7)Pennsylvania$144 (6)

Other electronics sold prices

Dell Latitude $99 Dell OptiPlex $67 Printer $15 Dell laptop $83 Monitor $33 iPad $33 HP laptop $198 Projector $25 Dell Precision $286 HP EliteBook $165

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus iPhone sell for at government auction?: Across 554 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median iPhone sold for $248, with most closing between $81 and $338. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus iPhone?: Government agencies sell surplus iPhone through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live iPhone 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 iPhone 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.