Tool box: what it sells for at government auction
At United States government auctions, tool box lots sold for a median of $44 since May 2026 (181 sales, middle half $13 to $160), according to the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index. 6 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.
Tool box for sale at government auction
61 live tool box auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.

SHIPPING AVAILABLE Lot of 5 New 24-Piece Mechanic Tool Set, Household Hand Tools Kit in Box (AA-01)
$45
Conley, GA · Ends Nov 9, 2026

SHIPPING AVAILABLE New 24-Piece Mechanic Tool Set, Household Hand Tools Kit in Box (AA-01)
$15
Conley, GA · Ends Nov 9, 2026

Box of Multi-Tools
$34
Sacramento, CA · Ends Nov 10, 2026

1 USED DIAMOND PLATE CROSSOVER TRUCK TOOL BOX
$24
Staunton, VA · Ends Nov 11, 2026

Box of Multi-Tools
$210
Sacramento, CA · Ends Nov 11, 2026

BRAND NEW MATCO 6 DRAWER ROLLING TOOL CART BOX - $750 RESERVE - SHIPPING ONLY
$10
Carrollton, GA · Ends Nov 11, 2026

TL Woods Aluminum Diamond Plate Truck Tool Box
$665
Mount Horeb, WI · Ends Nov 11, 2026

Tool box and screws - Lot 915
$9
Southfield, MI · Ends Nov 11, 2026
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Every row is a completed government auction archived by GovAuctions.app. The price is the final bid we recorded when the lot closed, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Prices marked confirmed were read back from the platform's bid history.
Tool box sold prices by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus tool box sell for at government auction?
- Across 181 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median tool box sold for $44, with most closing between $13 and $160. 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, with 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.
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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.