Seized Property price guide
What seized property actually sell for at government surplus auctions.
- Average price
- $301
- Median price
- $60
- Typical price
- $13 to $275
- Items sold
- 35,890
Average price by source
Which auction sites have the cheapest seized property?
| Source | Average | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| USMS | $6 | 5 |
| Proxibid | $35 | 4 |
| PropertyRoom | $204 | 2,509 |
| HiBid | $273 | 32,464 |
| GovDeals | $477 | 249 |
| USPS | $518 | 5 |
| WI Surplus | $1,205 | 402 |
| Municibid | $1,530 | 163 |
| PublicSurplus | $3,723 | 74 |
| GSA | $20,927 | 15 |
Average price by state
Where are seized property cheapest?
| State | Average | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $5 | 1 |
| Guam | $20 | 1 |
| South Dakota | $25 | 4 |
| Nevada | $45 | 293 |
| Washington | $48 | 1,243 |
| New Jersey | $53 | 285 |
| Iowa | $63 | 3,722 |
| Arkansas | $66 | 116 |
| Virginia | $68 | 422 |
| Maine | $79 | 379 |
| Indiana | $85 | 605 |
| Oregon | $91 | 566 |
| Illinois | $98 | 1,416 |
| Montana | $103 | 723 |
| Nebraska | $141 | 551 |
| North Carolina | $145 | 58 |
| Missouri | $165 | 74 |
| Michigan | $176 | 377 |
| New York | $188 | 1,615 |
| Colorado | $207 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do seized property sell for at government auctions?
Based on 35,890 completed sales tracked by BidProwl, seized property typically sell for a median of $60, and half of them sell between $13 and $275.
What is the cheapest source for seized property at government auctions?
Among sources with enough sales to compare, US Marshals Service has the lowest average sold price for seized property at $6.
Are seized property at government auctions a good deal?
Government surplus seized property often sell below retail because agencies must clear inventory. Compare the current bid against the $60 median sold price before bidding, and factor in the buyer's premium and pickup costs.