Military Surplus Price Guide
What military surplus actually sell for at government surplus auctions.
Average Price
$637
Median Price
$40
Price Range
$1 – $55,361
Items Sold
864
Average Price by Source
Which auction sites have the cheapest military surplus?
| Source | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| PropertyRoom | $21 | 22 |
| HiBid | $82 | 537 |
| GovLiq | $110 | 2 |
| State | $245 | 6 |
| GovDeals | $389 | 270 |
| WI Surplus | $410 | 1 |
| PublicSurplus | $504 | 1 |
| Municibid | $636 | 4 |
| GSA | $18,821 | 21 |
Average Price by State
Where are military surplus cheapest?
| State | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $5 | 1 |
| Alabama | $5 | 1 |
| West Virginia | $7 | 1 |
| Nevada | $8 | 4 |
| South Dakota | $24 | 5 |
| New Hampshire | $31 | 4 |
| New Mexico | $32 | 99 |
| Kansas | $52 | 2 |
| New Jersey | $60 | 5 |
| Arkansas | $64 | 61 |
| Montana | $66 | 35 |
| Wisconsin | $85 | 7 |
| Tennessee | $99 | 8 |
| Kentucky | $108 | 48 |
| New York | $111 | 36 |
| South Carolina | $115 | 9 |
| Florida | $118 | 24 |
| Colorado | $124 | 97 |
| Virginia | $137 | 18 |
| Illinois | $192 | 25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do military surplus sell for at government auctions?
Based on 864 completed sales tracked by BidProwl, military surplus typically sell for a median of $40, with prices ranging from $1 to $55,361.
What is the cheapest source for military surplus at government auctions?
Among sources with enough sales to compare, PropertyRoom has the lowest average sold price for military surplus at $21.
Are military surplus at government auctions a good deal?
Government surplus military surplus often sell below retail because agencies must clear inventory. Compare the current bid against the $40 median sold price before bidding, and factor in the buyer's premium and pickup costs.