Origin of Miscellaneous lots
Miscellaneous lots come from various sources. Administrations and bankrupt companies sell office furniture, equipment and stock. Auction houses offer antique and designer furniture, bicycles, sports equipment, clothing and seized bags. Customs and justice sell seized items, often without buyer's premiums. Liquidation and insolvency platforms sell heterogeneous lots. At private auctioneers, buyer's premiums are added, often between 15 and 33%, plus German VAT of 19% depending on the scheme. Bidorado displays the all-inclusive price for each lot.
Checkpoints before bidding
Read the German description carefully. Terms such as 'defekt', 'ungeprüft', 'ohne Festplatte' or 'BIOS-Passwort' indicate an uncertain condition. Check if the lot is restricted to professionals ('nur für Gewerbetreibende'). Check the buyer's premium and applicable VAT. For valuable items, request additional photos or an appraisal. Make sure whether the seller ships or not. An EU professional with a valid intra-community VAT number can often buy without German VAT by providing proof of transport. Bidorado indicates conditions and terms.
Collection or delivery
Many Miscellaneous lots are to be collected on site ('nur Abholung'), especially bulky furniture. Arrange a carrier or a relay address in Germany. Some sellers ship within Germany or the EU, particularly for small items like fashion, bags or sports equipment. Check collection deadlines and possible storage fees. For heavy items, request a transport quote before bidding. Bidorado does not sell anything: you bid on the seller's official website.