How much does a surplus storage cabinet sell for at government auction?

Across 375 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median storage cabinet sold for $32, with most closing between $12 and $60. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus storage cabinet?

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

Storage cabinet: what it sells for at government auction

According to the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index, the median storage cabinet lot sold for $32 across 375 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, with most closing between $12 and $60. 17 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale

$32

Typical range

$12–$60

Completed lots

375

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Median sale price by month

2026-09

$36

2026-08

$30

2026-07

$30

2026-06

$32

2026-05

$31

Recent sold storage cabinet examples

Metal Storage/File Cabinet /KK$68
Sold Sep 9, 2026 · AZ
Shelving and Storage unit (8) light beige metal featuring open upper shelves and a perforated lower cabinet section.$32
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4-Door Storage Cabinet$35
Sold Sep 7, 2026 · AZ
Metal storage cabinet$70
Sold Sep 7, 2026 · IA
Small, wheeled storage cabinet$10
Sold Sep 6, 2026 · VA
Metal Storage Cabinet$60
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Storage cabinet sold prices by state

Tennessee$40 (52)Colorado$33 (31)California$34 (28)Ohio$19 (25)Virginia$35 (22)Iowa$63 (17)Oklahoma$62 (17)Illinois$8 (16)Arizona$31 (14)Texas$28 (13)Washington$20 (13)New York$22 (12)Louisiana$45 (10)Kentucky$15 (10)Florida$50 (9)Pennsylvania$8 (8)Missouri$7 (7)

Other furniture sold prices

Desk $10 File cabinet $9 Office chair $5 Shelving unit $30 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 storage cabinet sell for at government auction?: Across 375 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median storage cabinet sold for $32, with most closing between $12 and $60. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus storage cabinet?: Government agencies sell surplus storage cabinet through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live storage 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.

Methodology: median final winning bid on storage 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 Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.