Filing cabinet: what it sells for at government auction
According to GovAuctions sold-price data, the median filing cabinet lot sold for £16 across 12 completed United Kingdom government auctions in the last 12 months, with most closing between £12 and £16. The month-by-month trend is below.
Median sale
£16
Typical range
£12–£16
Completed lots
12
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Median sale price by month
2026-09
£14
2026-07
£7
Recent sold filing cabinet examples
- Veneered Desk, 2 Drawer Pedestal Drawers, Adjustable Workshop Chair, Wooden Cabinet & Metal Filing Cabinet£10Sold Sep 8, 2026 · WALSALL
- 15-Drawer Metal Cabinet, 10-Drawer Metal Cabinet, Metal Filing Cabinet & Roller Door Cabinet£5Sold Sep 4, 2026 · WEST YORKSHIRE
- Metal Filing Cabinet£12Sold Sep 3, 2026 · FIFE
- Metal Filing Cabinet£12Sold Sep 3, 2026 · FIFE
- Bisley Metal Filing Cabinet£12Sold Sep 3, 2026 · FIFE
- Metal Filing Cabinet£8Sold Sep 2, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus filing cabinet sell for at government auction?
- Across 12 completed United Kingdom government auctions in the last 12 months, the median filing cabinet sold for £16, with most closing between £12 and £16. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus filing cabinet?
- Government agencies sell surplus filing cabinet through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live filing 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.
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Methodology: median final winning bid on filing cabinet lots that closed on official United Kingdom government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.