How much does a surplus shelving unit sell for at government auction?

Across 352 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median shelving unit sold for $30, with most closing between $16 and $62. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus shelving unit?

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

Shelving unit: what it sells for at government auction

According to the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index, the median shelving unit lot sold for $30 across 352 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, with most closing between $16 and $62. 15 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale

$30

Typical range

$16–$62

Completed lots

352

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Median sale price by month

2026-09

$33

2026-08

$40

2026-07

$25

2026-06

$26

2026-05

$40

Recent sold shelving unit examples

70 ea. Shelving and Components$42
Sold Sep 8, 2026 · LA
Shelving and Storage unit (8) light beige metal featuring open upper shelves and a perforated lower cabinet section.$32
Sold Sep 8, 2026 · TX
SHELVING$25
Sold Sep 7, 2026 · MI
Wire Shelving$82
Sold Sep 7, 2026 · AL
Pallet of plastic shelving$12
Sold Sep 5, 2026 · CA
USED 3-TIER WIRE SHELVING RACK$81
Sold Sep 4, 2026 · VA

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Shelving unit sold prices by state

Iowa$57 (33)Tennessee$52 (31)Ohio$19 (28)Alaska$15 (21)Kentucky$29 (20)Alabama$92 (16)Oklahoma$26 (16)Texas$26 (14)Illinois$21 (13)New York$17 (13)North Carolina$111 (9)Virginia$100 (8)Indiana$24 (8)Michigan$24 (7)Mississippi$20 (6)

Other furniture sold prices

Desk $10 File cabinet $9 Office chair $5 Storage cabinet $32 Filing cabinet $7 Bookcase $12 Lateral file cabinet $10 Locker $32 Conference table $16 Student desk $5

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus shelving unit sell for at government auction?: Across 352 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median shelving unit sold for $30, with most closing between $16 and $62. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus shelving unit?: Government agencies sell surplus shelving unit through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live shelving unit 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 shelving unit 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.