Traditional Auctions
We conduct traditional auctions in-room at our auction rooms or at various premises on behalf of our
vendors. The scheduling of regular weekend auctions allows members of the general public to attend and
participate in auction sales, which they would otherwise not be able to do. The general public is now
more than ever looking for ways in which to purchase quality goods at bargain prices. Traditional
auctions are precisely the way to achieve this.
Auction stock consists of goods which come from a variety of vendors and suppliers. Not all products
sold at auction are in 100% original condition, they can consist of:
ex-display retail goods,
low cost items,
liquidation assets,
ex-lease equipment,
damaged transit items,
wet boxes,
contaminated goods with smoke fallout.
These items all need to be inspected by potential buyers. They are not suitable to be sold via online
sales, hence the need for traditional auctions.
At Auction Warehouse, traditional auction provides a marketplace and an opportunity for a large
percentage of consumers who do not participate in Online Auctions for the following reasons, to be
involved in the auction process:
Many buyers don't have the confidence to participate in online auctions given the amount of
online fraud.
It is a Lot harder to buy some goods online and the photos sometimes don't show the true value
of the goods.
At live auction there is greater access to a larger range of items which can be bought in one
day without the added costs of expensive online freight charges.
Large items bought online generate expensive freight charges which add extra costs to the
initial purchase price of the goods.
A large percentage of buyers don't have the same confidence bidding online as they do at a live
auction - they can see who they are bidding against at a live auction.
Damaged goods, factory seconds, returned stock, furniture, household items, need to be well
inspected and assessed before purchase, which can only be done at live auctions.
A large percentage of the market still enjoy the thrill and excitement of bidding at a live
auction - this strong competition generates higher returns for our vendors.
Online auctions in most circumstances attract freight charges for every item and in some cases,
higher buyers premiums greatly reduces the vendors returns.
Online Auctions
Auction Warehouse also conducts online auctions for our clients and customers. Online auctions are now a
part of our growing business and provide a total marketplace for our buyers.
These are items that we individually select to be sold in this channel. The stock consists of small
expensive items that are easy to post and are in perfect condition. Or specialized equipment that needs
to be offered to more buyers to achieve the best result as the local market may not provide us with the
buyer we are looking for.
These items are usually mobile phones, software, gaming, laptops, servers, some computers, watches,
jewellery, medical equipment, machinery, packaging and catering equipment, motor bikes and vehicles.
All goods for sale are offered to the general public, wholesellers and small shop owners via Live
Auctions, Online Auctions, Direct Sale and Buy It Now.
Email us a list of stock you have to sell, including quantities on offer (no job too big or small).
Please send Retail/Cost Prices/Photos if possible.
An inspection of stock and valuation can be arranged.
Stock purchase and collection can be provided.
Come to one of our auctions or ask us about direct sales.
