Where sports and leisure lots come from
Bicycles and sports equipment mainly come from state sales, insolvency liquidations and assets seized by bailiffs or courts. You also find club or gym equipment from bankruptcies. Fashion and bags come from customs seizures, unsold stock or shop liquidations. At auction houses, vintage or designer pieces sit alongside more everyday items. Public platforms like Zoll-Auktion or Justiz-Auktion sell without buyer's premium, while private houses add a commission and German VAT. Bidorado shows the all-in price.
Checks before you bid
Read the German description: "defekt" means a faulty item, "ungeprüft" an untested lot, "nur Abholung" collection on site only. For a bicycle, check the frame, wheels, drivetrain and missing parts. For sports equipment, check wear, sizes and missing accessories. For fashion and bags, examine the photos, measurements, visible defects and authenticity. A lot marked "nur für Gewerbetreibende" is for businesses only. Many lots sell without a bid: Bidorado's Radar helps you spot these scattered sales. Ask the seller your questions before the auction closes.
Collection, delivery and costs
Furniture and large sports equipment often need to be collected on site in Germany. Arrange a carrier or a relay address to bring the lot back. Small items, folding bikes, textiles and bags are sometimes shipped within Germany or the EU, depending on the seller. At private houses, the buyer's premium is often 15 to 33%, plus 19% VAT depending on the scheme. An EU business with a valid VAT number can sometimes buy VAT-free by providing proof of transport. Always check the fees and deadlines before bidding.