Tool box: what it sells for at government auction
The median tool box lot sold for $37 across 603 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $16 and $156.
Median sale
$37
Typical range
$16–$156
Completed lots
603
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Median sale price by month
2026-08
$39
2026-07
$29
2026-06
$34
2026-05
$61
Recent sold tool box examples
- TOOL CART$5Sold Aug 10, 2026 · WA
- Contractor Equipment & Tool Lot SEE LIST!!!$1,425Sold Aug 10, 2026 · NY
- Leatherman Wave + Multi-Tool with Sheath/PRE-OWNED/DS18679/99502/TSA$45Sold Aug 10, 2026 · KY
- *Discontinued Leatherman Charge Titanium S30V Multi-Tool/PRE-OWNED/DS18673/99459/TSA$102Sold Aug 10, 2026 · KY
- Craftsman Versastack Drive Metric And SAE Mechanic's Tool Set$29Sold Aug 9, 2026
- **** STANLEY 50 GALLON MOBILE TOOL CHEST **** (I)$32Sold Aug 9, 2026 · CA
Tool box sold prices by state
California$32 (44)Washington$33 (37)Pennsylvania$33 (37)Colorado$48 (31)Texas$32 (31)Ohio$50 (30)Kentucky$87 (28)Virginia$90 (28)Alaska$29 (25)Georgia$15 (24)Tennessee$96 (23)Michigan$15 (21)North Carolina$81 (21)Nevada$3 (21)Arizona$62 (20)Missouri$61 (18)Utah$27 (9)Arkansas$93 (6)Indiana$28 (6)Louisiana$478 (6)Wisconsin$43 (6)
Other tools sold prices
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus tool box sell for at government auction?
- Across 603 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median tool box sold for $37, with most closing between $16 and $156. 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.
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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. These figures are part of the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.