How much does a surplus lab equipment sell for at government auction?

Across 237 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median lab equipment sold for $77, with most closing between $25 and $313. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus lab equipment?

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

Lab equipment: what it sells for at government auction

The median lab equipment lot sold for $77 across 237 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $25 and $313.

Median sale

$77

Typical range

$25–$313

Completed lots

237

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Median sale price by month

2026-08

$132

2026-07

$92

2026-06

$51

2026-05

$44

Recent sold lab equipment examples

12 Pallets of Lab Test Equipment$20,226
Sold Aug 31, 2026 · CA
11 Pallets of Lab Test Equipment$20,227
Sold Aug 31, 2026 · CA
1 Pallet of Lab Test Equipment$330
Sold Aug 31, 2026 · CA
Lot of lab equipment$40
Sold Aug 30, 2026 · AL
Lot of lab equipment$235
Sold Aug 30, 2026 · AL
Lot of lab equipment$117
Sold Aug 30, 2026 · AL

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Lab equipment sold prices by state

Louisiana$29 (70)Ohio$148 (36)California$24 (16)Georgia$126 (16)Alabama$120 (15)Tennessee$65 (14)Oklahoma$76 (12)Texas$233 (10)Arizona$345 (6)Colorado$325 (6)

Other medical sold prices

Microscope $99 Stryker $205 Medical equipment $67 Centrifuge $47 Hospital bed $23 Wheelchair $27 Exam table $65

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus lab equipment sell for at government auction?: Across 237 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median lab equipment sold for $77, with most closing between $25 and $313. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus lab equipment?: Government agencies sell surplus lab equipment through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live lab equipment 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 lab equipment 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.