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

Across 185 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median sander sold for $40, with most closing between $32 and $77. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus sander?

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

Sander: what it sells for at government auction

According to the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index, the median sander lot sold for $40 across 185 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, with most closing between $32 and $77. 3 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale

$40

Typical range

$32–$77

Completed lots

185

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Median sale price by month

2026-09

$60

2026-08

$67

2026-07

$77

2026-06

$62

2026-05

$91

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Sander sold prices by state

Nebraska$32 (20)Rhode Island$77 (7)Iowa$102 (7)

Other tools sold prices

Generator $330 Tool box $27 Air compressor $152 Drill $50 Hand tools $93 DeWalt $41 Welder $215 Grinder $60 Leatherman $2,179 Lathe $306

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus sander sell for at government auction?: Across 185 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median sander sold for $40, with most closing between $32 and $77. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus sander?: Government agencies sell surplus sander through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live sander 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 sander 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.