Inside This Week’s Liquidation Auction Market – 32 Upcoming Sales inc Glassware, Work Trucks & Gym Equipment
This week we list 32 liquidation and clearance sales across Australia. These sales include stock clearances, insolvency sales, wind-up auctions, and closing-down disposals.
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Our Auction Picks this Week
Each week we highlight unique and interesting sales that caught our eye. The full list is below.
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$1.5m Premium Glasses and Kitchenware Clearance – Liquidation
A massive premium glassware and kitchenware clearance is hitting the auction block, with over a dozen bulk lots up for grabs from a liquidation sale. Think Nova cookware, casserole dishes, martini glasses, lemon squeezers, and decorative glass pieces, all boxed and ready to shift. Lloyds Auctions is running the show online, with bidding open until late August.
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Workshop Equipment Liquidation Online Welshpool Auction
A workshop equipment liquidation is online now in Welshpool, with floor grinders and power tools all going to the highest bidder. Ross is running the auction, and it closes September 3. Highlights include a Taman 250mm floor grinder, a Husqvarna PG 280, and a Makita concrete planer, though most gear is untested and shows some marks.
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Final Clearance – Adelaide Furniture Production Line Liquidation Sale
A complete furniture production line is being liquidated in Adelaide, with the auction run by Slattery and closing on the afternoon of 10 August 2026. The gear includes a KDT double-sided edge bander, a KDT drilling centre, a Guangzhou Govesky pulse dust filter with ducting, and multiple MesEdge lifting and conveyor tables.
FAQ
What is a liquidation auction?
When a business closes, goes into administration, or is wound up by a receiver, its assets such as stock, equipment, fitout, and vehicles, are sold through auction to pay creditors. Liquidation sales tend to produce strong lots at motivated pricing, since the goal is clearance rather than value maximisation.
Do liquidation lots come with any warranty?
Rarely. Most liquidation sales are strictly as-is, where-is, with no returns. The onus is on the buyer to inspect before bidding. Read the sale conditions carefully as some receivers take a particularly strict line on this.
Are liquidation stock auctions worth it for resellers?
Yes, but due diligence is essential. Verify that stock is clear of security interests via a PPSR check on goods where applicable, and check that the receiver has clear title to sell. Reputable auction houses handle this before consigning, but it’s worth confirming.
Which houses handle the most liquidation work?
Slattery, Lloyds, MGS, and Grays handle significant corporate and commercial liquidation volumes.
Trends & Insights
This week’s standout story is the collapse of Sydney developer Bathla Group, entering voluntary administration with debts exceeding $3.3 billion. Administrators Teneo are prioritising project continuity across hundreds of affected projects, but the sheer scale of the failure signals how deeply construction insolvency is now cutting into the broader economy. For buyers watching the liquidation space, this is a bellwether: expect a long tail of sub-contractor and supplier stock to hit auction rooms over the coming months as the ripple effects spread (ABC News, Aug 25).
Online auction houses are already working through a steady pipeline of corporate closures across unrelated sectors. Lloyds Auctions currently has active listings for a renewable energy company liquidation, a glass manufacturing business closure in two parts, a Margaret River vineyard liquidation, and a third-party logistics warehouse clearance (Lloyds Auctions, Aug 31). The diversity of assets, from vineyard equipment to warehouse racking, confirms that no single industry is immune to the current margin squeeze.
Heavy industrial assets are also moving. Pickles is running a mining liquidation in Rockhampton with crushers and loaders, alongside multiple RTM Engineering liquidations in Townsville covering vehicles, tools, and fabrication gear (Auction Finder, Aug 26). In Western Australia, Ross’s Auctioneers is selling off an electrical contractor’s full inventory, including forklifts, generators, and racking, with pickup from the Welshpool site scheduled for late August (Ross’s Auctioneers & Valuers, Aug 24). These sales offer genuine depth for buyers needing operational plant at forced-sale pricing.
The macro backdrop remains grim for traditional property auctions, with the capital city clearance rate finalising at 48.2% for the week ending August 23, the 12th time below 50% in 13 weeks (Mortgage Professional Australia, Aug 28). That sustained buyer pullback in real estate is redirecting capital toward tangible surplus assets, making the current liquidation calendar a rare bright spot for value hunters. Watch next week for more construction sector receiverships to hit the listings, as the Bathla fallout begins to surface in secondary supply chains.
Last updated: 31 Aug 2026
Rod’s Tips
Slattery, MGS (SA) and Lloyds are the specialists for major commercial liquidations. When a significant business closes, these are the houses most likely to be appointed. Their newsletters and upcoming sale announcements are worth tracking.
Visit the preview as liquidation lots are almost never fully described online. A “workshop equipment” lot that photos suggest is minor might include a $20,000 CNC machine buried in the background. The detail is always in the room.
Arrive early to the preview of in-room sales. Online photos underrepresent quantity and condition. The first hour of previewing before it gets crowded is when you find the genuine opportunities.
Factor in removal time and logistics. Liquidation sales often have strict and short collection windows and sometimes just 24–48 hours. Have your transport arranged before you bid, not after you win.
National / Online
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$1.5m Premium Glasses and Kitchenware Clearance – Liquidation
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This one’s a stockist’s dream or a serious reseller’s play, depending on how you look at it. The lots are grouped as bulk boxes, not single items, so you’re buying in volume. One lot alone carries an RRP of $8,616 and packs in 36 Concept pieces, while others stack up Nova’s range from nylon utensils to round cookware and martini glasses. There’s also a box of 96 decorative glass items, which could move fast as gift stock or event hire gear.
The numbers stack up nicely if you’re flipping. A $215 box lot of 24 Nova nylon items works out to under $9 a unit against a much higher retail tag. Same story with the $480 lot of 26 martini glasses, or the $240 lots with six sets of four. If you’ve got a shop, market stall, or online store, this is the kind of clearance that pads margins without much effort.
Keep in mind it’s a multi-lot auction, not a single bulk buyout, so you can cherry-pick the lines that suit you. Lloyds runs these online, and with the close date sitting at the end of August, there’s time to sort your bidding strategy. Check the lot list carefully, factor in freight for glassware, and don’t assume the RRP is the floor, some of these boxes could go for a song.
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Third-Party Logistics Warehouse Liquidation
Lloyds Auctions — multi-lot online auction. Categories include vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods.
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Renewable Energy Company Liquidation
Lloyds Auctions — multi-lot online auction. Categories include vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods.
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Margaret River Vineyard Liquidation
Lloyds Auctions — multi-lot online auction. Categories include vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods.
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Glass Manufacturing Business Closure PART 1
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This is Part 1 of a full business wind-up, so the gear is being offered as working plant, not scrap. The vehicles span 2006 to 2023, with three Hino FD SERs (2010, 2015, 2023), a 2009 Hino 916 300, and a 2006 Isuzu FVR. If you need a delivery truck that’s done actual glass runs, these are worth a look before the fleet gets picked over.
On the processing side, the standout is the VICHOR WCM-GT4020-ECS CNC waterjet, a proper production unit for cutting glass and stone. The Landglass Jetconvection line handles flat glass heating and shaping, while the two Glaston Bavelloni straight-line edgers (2014 and 2024) cover the finishing work. There’s also an Enduroshield spray line, a Spot Stick applicator with tables, and a JDN Monocrane for lifting heavy panes.
Lloyds is running this as a multi-lot online auction closing 31 August 2026. Bidding is spread across the full catalogue, so you can cherry-pick one machine or take a run at the whole lot. The newer edger and the waterjet are the ones with real resale value, but the older Hinos could be a cheap buy if you’re after a solid workhorse. Check the condition reports before bidding, as
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Glass Manufacturing Business Closure PART 2
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Lloyds is running this multi-lot online auction as the final cleanout of a glass fabrication operation, and it’s not just the big-ticket CNC gear worth a look. The lot list covers the full production line, from a 2008 Bavrloni NRC 250 CNC and a 2012 Bavelloni Glastonbury Gemy V10 through to a 2017 Bavelloni VE350-11 variable angle straight-line edger. For handling and prep, there’s a Tenon Vertical Washing Machine (VWM-2500), a swing arm crane (Demag, 250kg) and a couple of gantry cranes, including a Jon Monocrane unit.
The waterjet cutter is a serious piece of kit for anyone doing custom shapes or thick material, and the Internal Genius LM glass laminate cutting table rounds out the processing side. If you’re after storage or transport, the 24-bay movable rack system is practical, and there’s also a Skill Glass vertical unit listed as non-working, so it could go cheap for parts or a repair job.
The auction closes 31 August 2026, so there’s time to inspect or ask questions. Given it’s Part 2 of a closure, expect the remaining stock to move at realistic prices. Bid on individual lots or grab a bundle if you’re setting up a workshop, just factor in freight and loading, the cranes will need proper removal planning.
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Super Rare Jacob & Co Astronomia Company Liquidation
Lloyds Auctions — multi-lot online auction. Categories include vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods.
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SOLD – Major Liquidators’ Formwork Auction – 4,000m²+ Dayton Superior DeckFast Shoring System
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This is a straight liquidation sale from a major contractor, offering one single lot covering the entire DeckFast system. You are getting the complete modular shoring gear: adjustable steel props, stringers, joists, and all the connecting hardware needed to support elevated concrete slabs. Dayton Superior is a well-known brand in the industry, so you can expect the gear to meet standard engineering specs.
For any builder or formwork specialist, this is a chance to pick up a large volume of system components in one hit. Buying a used system of this scale new would cost a fortune. Check the photos carefully for condition and component counts. The close date is still to be announced, so register with liquidassets now to get the notification.
Western Australia
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Workshop Equipment Liquidation Online Welshpool Auction
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This is a solid cleanup of a working workshop, not a showroom. The big-ticket items are the two floor grinders: a Taman DFG 250E and a Husqvarna PG 280, both 2.2kW and both untested. Pair that with the Husqvarna DE 110 industrial dust extractor, and you’ve got the makings of a concrete grinding setup if you’re willing to take a punt on condition.
The rest of the lots are a mix of corded and battery tools, mostly Ozito and Ryobi, plus a Makita planer and a Dewalt mixing drill. There’s also a pair of SCA loading ramps rated at 200kg per ramp, and a 36V Ozito air compressor that runs off their cordless battery platform, though it comes without a battery. Expect incomplete kits and some wear, so factor that into your bids.
If you’re after a specific machine, check the photos carefully. The untested status means you’re buying on visual inspection alone, and there’s no returns on this sort of liquidation stock. The auction is online only, so get your bids in before the close date.
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Specialist Mechanic Workshop Liquidation Auction
Specialist Mechanic Workshop Liquidation Auction
Victoria
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$250K Gallery Design Liquidation sale
Lloyds Auctions — multi-lot online auction. Categories include vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods.
New South Wales
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Liquidation EOI: Contingency for Tools, Equipment & Consumables Inventory
Liquidation EOI: Contingency for Tools, Equipment & Consumables Inventory
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Newcastle Crane, Heavy Transport and Motor Vehicle Liquidation Auction
Newcastle Crane, Heavy Transport and Motor Vehicle Liquidation Auction
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Onsite Engineering Workshop Liquidation Auction
Onsite Engineering Workshop Liquidation Auction
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Onsite Engineering Workshop Liquidation Auction
Onsite Engineering Workshop Liquidation Auction
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Newcastle Major Transport & Civil Liquidation Auction
Newcastle Major Transport & Civil Liquidation Auction
South Australia
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Workshop Stock Clearance -Adelaide (Unused)
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This Grays auction out of Pooraka is a straight-up liquidation of unused workshop stock, and the headline act is the shelter. You’ve got four separate garage and carport kits, all still in their wrapping. The biggest is a 25ft x 33ft, which is a serious footprint for a workshop or fleet parking, and there are also two 23ft x 22ft options and a smaller 21ft x 19ft unit.
Given they’re listed as unused, the main appeal is skipping the retail markup on new steel. If you’re after a large covered area without paying for a custom build, these kits are worth a close look. The lot count is low, so it’s a tidy sale rather than a sprawling clearance, but the condition and the fact they’re untouched makes it a practical pickup for anyone with a concrete slab ready to go.
Check the close date, as it’s still listed as TBC, and factor in pickup from Pooraka. With only 11 lots, the bidding should stay straightforward, but the big carport is likely to draw the most attention.
Queensland
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Townsville Engineering & Manufacturing Liquidation
Townsville Engineering & Manufacturing Liquidation
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Major Arborist Liquidation Auction
Includes: 2024 Ford Ranger XL Diesel, 2022 Ford Ranger XL Hi-Rider Diesel, 2022 Ford Ranger XL Hi-Rider Diesel, 2022 Ford Ranger XLT Diesel
Australian Capital Territory
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