What Government Vehicles Actually Sold For in California
Final sale prices from government surplus auctions in California.
Median Price
$1,800
Average Price
$3,475
Total Sold
2,857
Price Range
$1 – $110,000
Avg Bids
3.4
Price Distribution
How vehicles sale prices break down in California.
$0 - $100
281
$100 - $500
409
$500 - $2k
764
$2k - $10k
1180
$10k - $50k
217
$50k+
6
Price by Source
How prices compare across different auction platforms in California.
| Source | Sold | Median | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| GovDeals | 1,621 | $1,600 | $3,216 |
| Proxibid | 273 | $1,600 | $2,806 |
| RitchieBros | 188 | $1,100 | $3,284 |
| GSA | 186 | $4,154 | $6,222 |
| PurpleWave | 157 | $3,100 | $6,238 |
| GovPlanet | 115 | $2,500 | $3,130 |
| PublicSurplus | 104 | $1,926 | $2,677 |
| HiBid | 79 | $850 | $2,771 |
| DLA | 67 |
In California, vehicles at government surplus auctions have sold for a median price of $1,800. Across 2,857 completed sales, prices ranged from $1 to $110,000. The most active source is GovDeals with 1,621 sales. Items received an average of 3.4 bids before closing.
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