General Surplus Price Guide
What general surplus actually sell for at government surplus auctions.
Average Price
$1,839
Median Price
$22
Price Range
$0 – $8,510,500
Items Sold
59,132
Average Price by Source
Which auction sites have the cheapest general surplus?
| Source | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| PropertyRoom | $39 | 1,124 |
| GovLiq | $148 | 5 |
| PublicSurplus | $194 | 2,402 |
| State | $336 | 120 |
| GovDeals | $389 | 7,238 |
| HiBid | $426 | 39,726 |
| USPS | $438 | 3,887 |
| PurpleWave | $769 | 1,152 |
| RitchieBros | $810 | 863 |
| Municibid | $930 | 255 |
| USMS | $4,984 | 22 |
| GSA | $36,271 | 2,338 |
Average Price by State
Where are general surplus cheapest?
| State | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $52 | 4 |
| Illinois | $223 | 1,494 |
| Rhode Island | $235 | 32 |
| Indiana | $248 | 2,257 |
| Nebraska | $278 | 670 |
| Michigan | $293 | 672 |
| Maryland | $297 | 851 |
| Massachusetts | $301 | 356 |
| Wisconsin | $310 | 1,107 |
| New Hampshire | $415 | 482 |
| Puerto Rico | $430 | 14 |
| North Carolina | $433 | 1,771 |
| Ohio | $441 | 3,162 |
| Utah | $445 | 1,219 |
| Kentucky | $449 | 1,080 |
| Iowa | $453 | 2,115 |
| Louisiana | $543 | 359 |
| South Dakota | $591 | 635 |
| Colorado | $674 | 1,050 |
| Texas | $685 | 7,993 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do general surplus sell for at government auctions?
Based on 59,132 completed sales tracked by BidProwl, general surplus typically sell for a median of $22, with prices ranging from $0 to $8,510,500.
What is the cheapest source for general surplus at government auctions?
Among sources with enough sales to compare, PropertyRoom has the lowest average sold price for general surplus at $39.
Are general surplus at government auctions a good deal?
Government surplus general surplus often sell below retail because agencies must clear inventory. Compare the current bid against the $22 median sold price before bidding, and factor in the buyer's premium and pickup costs.