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Lateral file cabinet: what it sells for at government auction

The median lateral file cabinet lot sold for $11 across 94 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $7 and $18.

Median sale
$11
Typical range
$7–$18
Completed lots
94

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Median sale price by month

2026-07
$10
2026-06
$11
2026-05
$13

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Lateral file cabinet sold prices by state

California$10 (19)New York$10 (15)Wisconsin$26 (9)Ohio$7 (8)Florida$13 (8)Virginia$13 (6)Oklahoma$7 (6)

Other furniture sold prices

Desk $10File cabinet $7Office chair $5Filing cabinet $9Storage cabinet $27Shelving unit $29Bookcase $12Locker $18Cafeteria table $17Conference table $12

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus lateral file cabinet sell for at government auction?
Across 94 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median lateral file cabinet sold for $11, with most closing between $7 and $18. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus lateral file cabinet?
Government agencies sell surplus lateral file cabinet through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live lateral file cabinet 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.

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Methodology: median final winning bid on lateral file cabinet 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.