Origin of Miscellaneous lots
This category brings together very varied goods. Office furniture comes from administrations and insolvent companies. Private auction houses offer antique and designer furniture. Bicycles and sports equipment come from seizures or liquidations. Fashion and branded bags are often seized items. Customs, court and VEBEG platforms also supply these sales. Each seller describes the condition of the lot with German terms such as Gebrauchsspuren, Kratzer or unvollständig. Always read the description and photos before bidding.
Checks before bidding
Check the actual condition of the lot: signs of use, scratches, missing parts. For furniture, check dimensions and weight, as transport can be difficult. For fashion and bags, check the authenticity stated by the seller. For bicycles and sports equipment, inspect components and wear. Take buyer's fees into account: 15 to 20% with liquidators, often 25 to 33% with art auction houses. German VAT of 19% is added depending on the scheme. Read the terms of sale: no guarantee or right of withdrawal as online.
Collection or delivery of lots
Many lots are to be collected on site, especially furniture. The seller may state Selbstabholung or Abbau durch den Käufer: dismantling and transport are then your responsibility. Arrange a suitable vehicle and help. Small items are sometimes shipped within Germany or the EU. Check whether the original packaging, Originalverpackung, is included. For delivery outside the EU, customs duties and import VAT apply. An EU professional with a valid intra-community VAT number can often buy without German VAT by providing proof of transport.