The first rule of buying at auction is to do your research, because being an informed buyer is your responsibility and gives you the best chance of getting what you want at the right price. Take advantage of the auction preview which will give you time to evaluate and inspect the property. Continue Reading »

Book auctions can be a great way to find unique titles and rare books as well as books that have no use to there previous owner whether it be an unwanted Christmas present or shelf clearance. Continue Reading »

Some may consider stamp collection and trading as a mundane pastime and that couldn’t be further from the truth. Philatelic auctions and online sales of rare stamps can be fiercely battled and incredible prices reached with some Australian stamps reaching the $100,000’s and overseas prices in the millions have often been reached. Continue Reading »

Why do houses, property and real estate get auctioned?
When the market is hot generally it is a good time for property to be auctioned as there will be many bidders making a competitive environment and with the aim of achieving a high a price as possible. Other reasons for houses and property going to auction can be mortgagee repossession, liquidation or foreclosure. Continue Reading »

If the F-14 Tomcat jet isn’t your thing maybe a ex-military C-141 Starlifter Cargo Plane? No? Perhaps a Titan rocket might take your fancy? If you’re interested here is the government auction for you. Continue Reading »

Police auctions are held to dispose of vehicles and surplus/obsolete equipment. They are also held for such things as recovered items, unclaimed or stolen goods, seized items and much more. Continue Reading »

Government auctions are held to dispose of vehicles, surplus/obsolete equipment, surplus land and buildings are also auctioned . Continue Reading »

Trucks appear for sale at auctions for many reasons including insolvent company liquidation, repairable write offs, written off  for parts only, ex government or ex lease, as part of a clearing sale or excess trade-in stock from truck dealers. Continue Reading »

Computer auctions can be a great place to purchase IT equipment at with possibly large savings off retail prices. PC’s, laptops and IT equipment found at auction can come from business liquidations, ex-lease, ex-government, repossessions or private sellers. Most major capital cities in Australia feature regular weekly auctions of  IT equipment. Continue Reading »

There are many services online offering gold & rare coin sales, currency auctions and heritage coin auctions along with traditional auction room sales, and it is also worth checking with national and state mints that offer regular sales of sets and occasional collection sales. Continue Reading »