Where network and office equipment lots come from
These lots come mainly from Zoll-Auktion, the platform of German customs and public authorities, which sells off decommissioned IT equipment. Justiz-Auktion offers goods seized by bailiffs and courts. Insolvency stocks and liquidations also feed the catalogue. Conditions are described in German: defekt, ungeprüft, ohne Festplatte or BIOS-Passwort. Keyboards are often in German QWERTZ layout. Devices are frequently sold in lots of several units, which suits professional use or resale of parts.
Checks before bidding
Read the German listing in full. ohne Festplatte means the hard drive has been removed to protect data: plan for a replacement. BIOS-Passwort indicates locked access, difficult to unlock without the password. ungeprüft means untested, defekt defective. Check whether the lot is restricted to professionals (nur für Gewerbetreibende) and whether VAT applies. At private auction houses, buyer's fees are added. Bidorado shows the all-in price for comparison. A valid intra-community VAT number may allow you to buy without German VAT depending on the seller.
Collection or delivery of the equipment
Many lots are to be collected on site, stated as nur Abholung. Other sellers ship at least within Germany, sometimes within the EU. A carrier or a relay address in Germany allows you to bring a lot over. For shipping outside Germany, ask the seller whether they ship and under what conditions. Allow for packing fragile devices and transport costs. If you buy as an EU professional, keep the proof of transport (Gelangensbestätigung) to justify VAT exemption. Check the collection deadline imposed by the seller.