How much does a surplus tool box sell for at government auction?

Across 143 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median tool box sold for $39, with most closing between $7 and $120. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus tool box?

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

Tool box: what it sells for at government auction

According to the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index, the median tool box lot sold for $39 across 143 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, with most closing between $7 and $120. 5 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale

$39

Typical range

$7–$120

Completed lots

143

Tool box for sale at government auction

51 live tool box auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.

WEATHERGUARD SIDE TOOL BOX

$115

North Branch, MN · Ends Sep 25, 2026

SHIPPING AVAILABLE Lot of 5 New 24-Piece Mechanic Tool Set, Household Hand Tools Kit in Box (AA-01)

$45

Conley, GA · Ends Sep 25, 2026

SHIPPING AVAILABLE Lot of 2 New 24-Piece Mechanic Tool Set, Household Hand Tools Kit in Box (AA-01)

$20

Conley, GA · Ends Sep 25, 2026

Lot of tools-red & black fuel box ratchet tool (NO BATTERY INCLUDED) "DH"

$78

Henrico, VA · Ends Sep 28, 2026

tool storage box

$10

Jasper, GA · Ends Sep 28, 2026

Tool Box With Carpet Tools

Menomonie, WI · Ends Sep 28, 2026

Tool Box and Light Bar

$50

Mobile, AL · Ends Sep 28, 2026

Truck Tool Box

$50

West Chester, OH · Ends Sep 28, 2026

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Median sale price by month

2026-09

$52

2026-08

$39

2026-07

$64

2026-06

$44

2026-05

$33

Recent sold tool box examples

Homak Tool Box purchased from NAPA$111
Sold Sep 30, 2026 · GA
WEATHER GUARD ALUMINUM TOOL BOX #2$27
Sold Sep 23, 2026 · PA
Tool Box$52
Sold Sep 23, 2026 · SC
BLACK ALUMINUM TOOL BOX #1$51
Sold Sep 23, 2026 · PA
DeWalt Tools batteries and tool box$370
Sold Sep 22, 2026 · IL
Tool Box$5
Sold Sep 22, 2026 · WI

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Tool box sold prices by state

Tennessee$201 (18)Georgia$7 (16)Texas$10 (14)Wisconsin$7 (11)California$23 (6)

Other tools sold prices

Generator $285 Drill $53 Air compressor $152 Hand tools $92 DeWalt $56 Welder $225 Leatherman $2,358 Grinder $57 Milwaukee $34 Lathe $286

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus tool box sell for at government auction?: Across 143 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median tool box sold for $39, with most closing between $7 and $120. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus tool box?: Government agencies sell surplus tool box through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live tool box 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 tool box 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.