Military Surplus: what it sells for at government auction
The median military surplus lot sold for $124 across 3,065 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $16 and $592.
Median sale
$124
Typical range
$16–$592
Completed lots
3,065
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Median sale price by month
2026-08
$114
2026-07
$137
2026-06
$130
2026-05
$90
Recent sold military surplus examples
- 7 Bushnell Binoculars/PRE-OWNED/DS15790/84835/DSP$101Sold Aug 9, 2026 · KY
- Aircraft Foxcarts 8EA$9,532Sold Aug 7, 2026 · OK
- 3 rolls of Razor Wire & 2 Shop Military Tents$1,600Sold Aug 7, 2026 · GA
- 2007 Humvee 1097-R1$7,600Sold Aug 7, 2026 · TN
- 2004 22' Non-Standard Boat$60,040Sold Aug 6, 2026 · WA
- Miscellaneous Electronic equipment$675Sold Aug 6, 2026 · NM
Military Surplus sold prices by state
Pennsylvania$163 (817)Nevada$169 (390)Indiana$51 (257)Texas$91 (199)California$137 (196)Georgia$150 (129)North Carolina$68 (126)Arizona$35 (94)Kansas$59 (92)Alabama$317 (80)Ohio$9 (68)Virginia$1,334 (59)Washington$175 (58)Colorado$234 (50)Florida$210 (43)New Jersey$65 (37)Oregon$60 (36)New Mexico$57 (35)Michigan$33 (34)New York$203 (34)Kentucky$390 (29)South Carolina$240 (24)Alaska$39 (17)Oklahoma$641 (16)Arkansas$520 (15)Hawaii$182 (13)Tennessee$218 (12)Missouri$1,463 (12)Mississippi$504 (9)North Dakota$130 (7)Maryland$130 (7)Massachusetts$114 (6)Louisiana$403 (6)Illinois$4,035 (6)
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus military surplus sell for at government auction?
- Across 3,065 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median military surplus sold for $124, with most closing between $16 and $592. Final prices vary with item type, condition, age, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus military surplus?
- Government agencies sell surplus military surplus through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live military surplus 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.
Related
Methodology: median final winning bid on military surplus lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, pooled across every military surplus lot in the category. 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.