If you’ve ever wandered through a department store and wondered where all the returned, dented-box, slightly-scuffed-but-still-excellent gadgets end up — here’s your answer. Grays has opened a fresh Retail Return – Electricals, Confectionery, Toys & Books auction, and it’s a treasure-hunt kind of sale: big-name tech, kitchen staples, kids’ favourites and a dash of confectionery chaos all mixed into one giant end-of-year clearance.

This is the sort of auction where you turn up looking for a toaster and somehow leave with a Dyson, an Instant Pot and 3kg of novelty chocolates. It’s unpredictable, occasionally chaotic, and exactly why seasoned Grays bidders set their alarms for these events.

What’s On Offer? 

Think of this sale as a cross between a department-store returns room and a factory outlet where the boxes have seen better days. Much of the stock is floor stock, retail returns, or packages with damage, so condition varies wildly — but the brands are the real drawcard.

Electricals & Tech

The auction is stacked with brand-name electrical gear, the kind that usually commands premium shelf space:

• Dyson appliances — typically vacuums, purifiers or hair-care devices.

• Samsung tech — monitors, appliances, smart-home gadgets.

• Apple products — usually accessories, iPads, or mixed small devices depending on the batch.

• Lenovo & Dell laptops and accessories.

• Bang & Olufsen audio — a favourite among bargain-hungry audiophiles.

• KitchenAid, DeLonghi & Instant Pot — the holy trinity of kitchen-bench influencers.

These are the lots to watch if you’re chasing high-RRP items with light cosmetic damage or open-box returns. Just remember: retail return means “inspect photos closely and assume nothing.”

Homewares & Kitchenware

Expect cookware, utensils, coffee makers, kettles, blenders and oddball inclusions like spare lids, standalone bowls, and appliances missing a manual (or a sense of purpose). Perfect for students setting up a first apartment or anyone replacing gear after a move.

Confectionery

Always a wildcard category. From bulk boxes of brand-name sweets to promo packaging, this section usually attracts party planners, convenience-store owners and people who still believe “best before” is just a suggestion.

Toys & LEGO

LEGO is featured prominently in this sale — a favourite for both collectors and flippers. Damaged boxes mean the sets often sell cheaper than usual, but the bricks inside typically survive unscathed. Expect puzzles, craft kits and character toys as well.

Apparel & Books

Not the main attraction, but worth browsing. Apparel lots can include clearance clothing or returned items still in great condition. Books may be kids’ titles, cookbooks or overstock bundles — great for gifting or classroom supplies.

The Overall Vibe

This is a classic “dig for the good stuff” Grays auction: lots of boxes, lots of floor stock, and lots of gems hiding behind crumpled cardboard. If you’re comfortable navigating imperfect packaging and reading condition notes carefully, you can save a small fortune on big-brand gear.

The catch? As always with Grays retail return auctions:

• Everything is sold as is.

• Condition varies.

• No refunds unless exceptional circumstances apply.

• Inspection is strongly recommended.

Basically — bid with your head, not your heart (or at least let your heart check the lot photos twice before clicking).

Sale Details 

Online Auction: grays.com.au
Start: 21 November 2025, 3:00pm AEDT
End: 26 November 2025, 8:00pm AEDT
Pickup location: Unit 4 / 45 Riverside Road, Chipping Norton, NSW
Buyers Premium: Applies per lot
Inspection: Recommended — assets may be used or floor stock; packaging often damaged
Collection: After cleared funds; buyers must bring their own loading help
Conditions: All lots sold as is, no warranty

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