Lateral file cabinet: what it sells for at government auction
According to the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index, the median lateral file cabinet lot sold for $10 across 280 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, with most closing between $6 and $19. 12 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.
Lateral file cabinet for sale at government auction
34 live lateral file cabinet auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.
2-3 Drawer Lateral File Cabinet Lot # 5817
$1
IA · Ends Oct 25, 2026
Lateral File Cabinet
$35
Fremont, OH · Ends Oct 26, 2026
Lateral File Cabinet(2 Drawer)
$10
Knoxville, TN · Ends Oct 26, 2026
Lateral File Cabinet(4 Drawer)
$10
Knoxville, TN · Ends Oct 26, 2026
Three Drawer Lateral File Cabinet
$8
Toledo, OH · Ends Oct 26, 2026
Two Drawer Lateral File Cabinets (2)
$10
Toledo, OH · Ends Oct 26, 2026
3-drawer Lateral File Cabinet
$1
Wausau, WI · Ends Oct 26, 2026
2 Drawer Lateral File Cabinet
$1
Napa, CA · Ends Oct 27, 2026
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Median sale price by month
20 most recent lateral file cabinet 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.
| Date sold | Item | Condition | Seller | State | Final price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $6 | ||
| 5-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $5 | ||
| 5-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $7 | ||
| 5-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $7 | ||
| 3-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $6 | ||
| 3-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $11 | ||
| 5-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $5 | ||
| 5-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $6 | ||
| 5-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $6 | ||
| 2-drawer lateral file cabinet | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $5 | ||
| 2-drawer lateral file cabinet w/keys | Wisconsin Surplus Online AuctionWisconsin Surplus Online Auction | WI | $20 | ||
| McDowell & Craig 5-Drawer Steel Lateral File Cabinet - 3619 original listing | County of VenturaPublic Surplus | CA | $20 | ||
| HON Brigade 700 Series 4-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet - 3611 original listing | County of VenturaPublic Surplus | CA | $30 | ||
| Steelcase 5-Drawer Metal Lateral File Cabinet - 3675 original listing | County of VenturaPublic Surplus | CA | $20 | ||
| Steelcase 5-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet - 3648 original listing | County of VenturaPublic Surplus | CA | $20 | ||
| 1-2 Drawer Lateral File Cabinet Lot # 5792 original listing | University of Northern IowaPublic Surplus | IA | $1 | ||
| LATERAL FILE CABINET LOT 995 original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | East Tennessee State University, TNGovDeals | TN | $5confirmed | |
| 5 Tier Lateral File Cabinet original listing | University of Toledo, OHGovDeals | OH | $7confirmed | ||
| Knoll Calibre Commercial 2-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet - Charcoal/Dark Grey 36x18x27 original listing | Washtenaw Community College, MIGovDeals | MI | $37confirmed | ||
| Bookcase Hutch, 2-Shelf, 2-Drawer, Lateral File Cabinet, Wood (with key) original listing | Fairfax County, VAGovDeals | VA | $10confirmed |
Lateral file cabinet sold prices by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus lateral file cabinet sell for at government auction?
- Across 280 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median lateral file cabinet sold for $10, with most closing between $6 and $19. 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, 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.
Related
- See what all surplus furniture sells for
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- Government Surplus Price Index — median prices by category and how they're moving
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- Furniture price index (all categories & trend)
- All government auction sold prices
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. 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.