What did it sell for?
The best way to know what to bid is to see what comparable lots actually sold for. Pick a category and state to see real sold-price medians and ranges from past government auctions.
Why sold prices beat asking prices
A current bid only tells you what one lot is at right now. Sold prices tell you what the market actually paid across many comparable lots, which is what you want when you are deciding your maximum bid. We compute medians and ranges from ended and sold government surplus listings.
Popular lookups: sold vehicles in Texas, sold heavy equipment in Florida, and sold electronics in California.
Figures are estimates from comparable past auctions, before transport, fees, and resale markup. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
How can I find what a government auction item sold for?
Pick a category and a state and you will see the median and the range of final prices from comparable ended and sold lots. That tells you what the market actually paid, not just the current bid.
Are government auction sold prices public?
Yes. Once an auction ends, the final price is shown. BidProwl aggregates ended and sold listings across 30+ government auction sources so you can compare them in one place.
Why are sold prices a better guide than the current bid?
A current bid only tells you where one lot is right now. Sold prices show what many comparable lots actually fetched, which is what you want when you set your maximum bid.