Police Seized Items Auction – Scooters – Brisbane QLD

If you’ve ever wondered where impounded scooters end up (spoiler: not in a Bond-villain warehouse), McDonald Auctions is lining them up for a timed online sale on Tuesday, 25 November 2025 from 9am. Think of it as the digital version of rummaging through a police lock-up—minus the fluorescent lighting and paperwork.

Below is a clean, lively run-through so you know exactly how this auction works, what to expect, and how not to accidentally miss out on that scooter you’ve already mentally repainted.

So what exactly is being sold?

The headline is simple: police-seized scooters. These are typically scooters recovered from offences or impoundments, then cleared for public sale. Near-new commuters to the odd well-loved clunker that’s seen more kerbs than a pizza-delivery rider on a Friday night, it’s an unknown. Your best friend here: the inspection day—Monday, 24 November, 8am–4pm. If you’re serious, don’t skip it.

Takeaway: Show up, inspect in person, and set realistic expectations—seized stock can be a bargain or a project bike, sometimes both.

How the auction actually works

View auction details: https://mcdonaldauctions.com.au/features/police-seized-scooters/

McDonald Auctions run timed, online-only auctions held on the Interbid platform. That means:

• The catalogue sells one lot at a time, automatically.

• When your lot hits the front of the queue, the system pauses briefly for bids.

• Each new bid adds another brief pause.

• When the system hears crickets—sold.

It’s smoother than a traditional auctioneer yelling “fair warning,” but with the same adrenaline spike as your bid hits with two seconds to spare.

Bidding opens roughly 48 hours beforehand, so you can pre-bid or ride it live.

Takeaway: Set your absentee (maximum) bid early, then be ready to jump in live if you’re the competitive type.

The fine print about money (aka, avoid surprises)

A 16.5% buyer’s premium applies—GST included. If you win a $1,000 scooter, you’re really paying $1,165 before any card surcharges.

New bidders must complete a $1.00 credit-card pre-authorisation before receiving a bidding password. It’s not instant registration—call the office on 07 3376 0016 to get verified.

Your card is only charged if you fail to pay within the required timeframe, but all card payments incur a surcharge, so bank transfer is your friend.

Takeaway: Factor the buyer’s premium + any surcharges into your budget to avoid “oh-no-what-have-I-done” checkout regrets.

Collection & postage

If you win, you’ll be collecting during these windows:

• Tues 25 Nov – until 4pm

• Wed 26 Nov – 8am–4pm

• Thurs 27 Nov – 8am–4pm

McDonald Auctions will post small items only via Australia Post (buyer pays), but you’ll need to reply to your invoice email with your postal address.

Scooters obviously aren’t fitting in a prepaid satchel—bring a trailer, ute, or very patient friend.

Takeaway: Plan your pickup ahead of time; storage isn’t guaranteed and late collections rarely end well.

Our take

If you’re hunting a budget scooter, project bike, or just love the chaos-meets-opportunity vibe of seized-asset auctions, this one’s worth bookmarking. The process is structured, transparent, and very much “buyer-beware” in the classic auction sense—but with proper inspection and realistic bidding, you can walk away with a solid score.