Inside This Week’s Adelaide Auction Market – 27 Upcoming Sales inc Pine Timber, Homewares & Collectables
This week we list 27 auctions happening in Adelaide and across South Australia. Updated weekly, this page covers upcoming public auctions across Adelaide and regional South Australia. MGS Auctions (Mason Gray Strange) at 370-378 Torrens Road, Kilkenny is SA’s most active general auctioneer, running regular on-site sales for business closures, liquidations, restaurant and industrial equipment. Kearns Auctions (2A Burwood Ave, Nailsworth) specialise in coins, vinyl, antiques, and estate sales. Adey Auctions cover industrial and commercial assets. Pickles (Main North Road, Salisbury Plain) focuses on vehicles and salvage. Manheim, Lloyds, and Grays round out the major national houses covering SA. Also see the Adelaide Car Auctions page.
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Our Auction Picks this Week
Each week we highlight unique and interesting sales that caught our eye. The full list is below.
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Timber Clearance – ONLINE ONLY
A solid spread of treated and untreated pine timber is on offer through mgs in Kilkenny SA, with bidding closing 26 October. Packs include CCA H3 treated DAR 90 x 45 in 4.8 m lengths, CCA treated R/S 100 x 38 mm at 6.0 m, and a big run of untreated DAR 70 x 35 totalling 780 L/M.
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Gadgets, Music & Pastimes
A mixed bag of gadgets, music gear and pastimes is on offer through Lloyds in SA. Expect boxed lighters in bulk, Canon binoculars, around 25 books, 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles, Galileo thermometers and a carton of Selleys Super Cloth.
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Surplus Drill Rig, Attachments And Drilling Sundries
Pickles Surplus Drill Rig, Attachments And Drilling Sundries in Adelaide.
FAQ
Which auction houses are most active in South Australia?
MGS for business liquidations, while Pickles and Manheim cover vehicles and industrial lots. For antiques and fine art, boutique rooms are worth watching. Slattery handles major government and commercial clearances.
Are SA auction houses accessible by interstate bidders?
Yes. Most major houses offer online bidding, and freight can be arranged for successful buyers. Adelaide to Melbourne is a short and cost-effective run.
What should I expect to pay in buyer’s premium?
The standard range is 15–20% plus GST, though boutique houses sometimes charge more on art and jewellery lots.
Does SA have government surplus auctions?
Yes. State and local government fleet, IT, and surplus assets come through Grays and Pickles on a regular schedule.
Trends & Insights
Adelaide’s residential auction market has cooled sharply, with the city clearing just 28% for the week to 24 October. Of 152 scheduled auctions, only 95 were reported, with 27 sold, 60 passed in and 8 withdrawn. Total sales reached $20.718 million at a $1.1 million median, a long way from the 74% clearance rate recorded in the same week last year (Domain.com.au, Oct 24). For chattel buyers, that softening at the residential level is worth noting, though it has not yet translated into weaker competition for estate and equipment lots.
Estate clearances dominated the SA calendar this week. Lloyds Auctions ran a multi-lot South Australian Public Trustee estate clearance closing 18 October, spanning estate vehicles, jewellery, household goods, plant, equipment and collectables (Auction Finder, Oct 18). Kearns Auctioneers followed with a 36-lot Loxton deceased estate clearance opening for bidding 24 October, headlined by a 1994 Holden Apollo, 1981 Jaguar XJ-S and 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser, alongside a caravan, power tools, welder and household items, with inspection 23 October and collection 25 October (Auction Finder, Oct 24).
Vehicle and rural assets moved independently of the residential result. Pickles staged an SA Government vehicle auction in Adelaide on 21 October, offering around 30 ex-government vehicles at Salisbury Plain including multiple Toyota RAV4 and Hilux models plus Ford Rangers and other fleet SUVs and utes (Auction Finder, Oct 21). In the country, a 167 ha single paddock on the edge of Auburn sold for $1.32 million at a Clare public auction on 20 October, roughly $8,577 per acre, after a paused auction and post-bid negotiations (Stock Journal, Oct 20).
Buyers should watch the next round of estate and fleet catalogues closely for signs of softer bidding, given the residential slowdown may start to filter through to chattel competition.
Last updated: 25 Oct 2026
Rod’s Tips
Adelaide’s industrial suburbs produce steady commercial clearances. Wingfield, Regency Park, and Gillman see regular business liquidation sales. Often good value for tools, racking, and workshop equipment.
Regional SA plant auctions attract fewer bidders. Farming and agricultural equipment sold out of regional centres can go for well under east-coast prices with a smaller bidder pool.
Check the viewing period as SA sales often have short windows. A one-day inspection period is common for Adelaide clearance sales. Plan ahead or you’ll be bidding without seeing the goods in person.
BML Auctions
BML Auctions specialise in farm clearing sales and collectables auctions.
Lloyds Auctions
Lloyds Auctions runs nationwide online sales with many SA-pickup lots. Diverse categories from wine and collectables to homewares and industrial goods.
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House & Homewares
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This is a general goods auction with a bit of everything for the home, office or workshop. The furniture side is solid: an antique-style timber buffet, two bookshelves with a small round table, various-sized glass tables, and a pair of office desks with frosted glass tops. Seating is covered too, with a mixed lot of chairs including six red ones and a separate office chair lot.
Workshop and storage gear rounds it out. There are two heavy-duty workbenches and two table workbenches sold as pictured, plus a lot of two filing cabinets. Also listed is a lot of two machines including an inlay MC X5, and a bundle of empty art frames for anyone with prints waiting to be hung.
Lloyds is running this as a multi-lot online auction alongside its usual mix of vehicles, jewellery, collectables and plant equipment. With 11 lots closing 25 October, it suits buyers furnishing a space or kitting out a work area without paying retail.
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Sport, Leisure & Lifestyle
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This is a small, tightly focused Lloyds auction running online, with eight lots covering sport, leisure and lifestyle gear. The standout is the run of four Bama Pet food stands. These are Italian-made, and four of them in one sale gives you options, whether you want one for the kitchen or a matching set.
For collectors, there is a Lubei doll set from the 1980s, a vintage Chinese piece that will appeal to those who follow retro toys. Practical types get a Nodor Superbull dart board in used condition, a 20-litre green cooler, and an indoor cycling spin bike for anyone setting up a home training setup.
All lots are listed as used, so check condition notes and photos before bidding. Closes 26 October.
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Gadgets, Music & Pastimes
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This is a general goods auction with a bit of everything, so the value is in the variety. Bulk lots stand out: displays of 12 butane jet lighters and 25-count boxes of windproof bullet and gas jet lighters, plus 36 Selleys Super Cloth packs and 12 boxes of 50 black disposable face masks sold as one lot.
Smaller items round it out: a set of Canon binoculars, roughly 25 books, eight different 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles, a mix of modern retail gadgets, 10 Galileo thermometers at 42cm, and a box of surgical wound dressings.
Lloyds lists categories spanning vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment and general goods, so check the full catalogue before bidding. Close date is 29 October 2026.
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Home Improvement, DIY & Hardware
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This is a genuine mixed-lot sale, the kind that rewards a proper read-through rather than a quick skim. The standout for Holden fans is the pair of pallets holding EH body panels, backed up by a separate lot of old HQ and Monaro parts. Both are sold as lots and pick-up only, so bring a trailer and check the collection terms before bidding.
Practical gear fills out the rest. There’s an acrylic spa bath with jet system, a Ryobi corded trimmer paired with a Bestway air blower, two safety gate kits, and a vintage four-panel white painted timber door. Storage and site supplies are covered too: heavy duty blue tarpaulins in 420cm x 420cm and extra large sizes, jumbo 480mm cable ties, a 500-pack of 200mm black UV-treated ties, and 72 rolls of 18mm black electrical insulation tape.
Lighting rounds it out with a brand new Jedi Volta ceiling light, 32cm x 10cm. Lloyds runs this as a multi-lot online auction, so condition varies across the board. Read each lot description and the pick-up details before you commit.
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The Bargain Bin Warehouse Wipeout
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This is a genuine mixed bag rather than a single-theme sale. The lots run from practical (car chargers, car rack tops, kitchen cooking appliances sold as a lot) to the purely fun (karaoke set, Twister Dance DVD bundle, box of trick games and sprays). Condition varies: the karaoke set is untested, so inspection before bidding is the smart move.
Collectors should note the vintage classical 78 RPM records and the box of Time magazines, both of which can hide value in a general goods sale. The toy horse collection and board game bulk lot suit resellers or anyone stocking up for Christmas.
Lloyds runs this as a multi-lot online auction, and the broader catalogue spans vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment alongside general goods. With 12+ lots closing 1 November 2026, it pays to read each lot description carefully, especially where items are sold as a lot or untested.
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House & Homewares
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This is a house and homewares clearance running alongside Lloyds’ broader multi-lot online auction, which also covers vehicles, jewellery, collectables and plant and equipment. For anyone furnishing a place or flipping furniture, the mix here is practical: lounges, dining tables and chairs in one sale.
The furniture list leans modern with some vintage thrown in. There’s a charcoal grey modular sectional, a brand new cream leather lounge section still open, and a cream leather reclining armchair for the comfort crowd. Dining options run from a marble and glass-top table to white glass extendable settings and a curved timber table, with upholstered dining chairs to match.
The vintage pieces are worth a look: a set of wingback armchairs and a floral upholstered lounge suite. With 12-plus lots and a close date of 1 November, inspect the photos closely for condition and dimensions before bidding.
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Whitegoods & Appliances
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This is a mixed household clearance run by Lloyds Auctions, and the spread is wider than the title suggests. Alongside the whitegoods you get small kitchen appliances, personal care gear and a decent stack of vintage tableware, so it suits anyone kitting out a rental, replacing a dead washer, or chasing a cheap second espresso setup.
The laundry lots carry the weight: a Simpson top-load washing machine and an LG Inverter Direct Drive top-loader, both worth a look if you can inspect and transport. Coffee buyers have two options in the Saeco Odea Giro super-automatic and the Sunbeam Barista Max, the latter bundled with vintage pieces.
Smaller lots fill the gaps: Kambrook toaster new in box, Devanti cordless stick vacuum, water flossers and an electric teeth cleaning set, a 160-piece first aid kit, and a vintage run of silver-plated fish forks by Goldsmiths, a flatware canteen set in its brown case, and assorted coasters. Condition varies across the list, so check each lot description and photos before bidding. The auction closes 7 November 2026.
Mason Gray Strange South Australia
Mason Gray Strange (MGS) at 370-378 Torrens Road, Kilkenny is one of SA’s most active auctioneers. They run regular on-site and online sales for restaurant/cafe equipment, industrial machinery, business liquidations, and insurance claims.
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Timber Clearance – ONLINE ONLY
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This is a straight timber clearance with 12-plus lots, and the volumes add up fast. The treated stock covers most framing and screening jobs: CCA H3 DAR 90 x 45 packs at 4.8 m, CCA treated R/S 100 x 38 mm packs at 6.0 m running to 324 L/M each, and H3 treated 90 x 22 DAR plus 120 mm screening/decking at 6.0 m for 720 L/M in one lot.
Posts are well covered too. Two packs of CCA treated pine posts, merch grade 90 x 90 mm, each hold 32 lengths at 1.5 m for 48 L/M, and there’s a 70 x 35 treated pack at 158 L/M across mixed 4.2 to 6.0 m lengths.
The standout for volume is the untreated pine DAR 70 x 35 pack: 140 lengths across 4.8, 5.4 and 6.0 m for 780 L/M. mgs has run commercial, agricultural, mining, machinery and deceased estate sales out of Adelaide since 1980, so expect a businesslike online sale. Check lengths and grades against your cut list before bidding, and factor freight from Kilkenny into your number.
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Hilltop Supermarket
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This is a full supermarket clear-out, so the value sits in the big-ticket refrigeration. There are three open front fridges at 4900mm, 3700mm and 6000mm wide, all with five tiers of shelving, plus a Bromic 2500mm illuminated open front unit that comes without its refrigeration unit, worth a look if you already have one to pair it with.
Smaller units include a Skope B1100-2-C and a Frigorex CHI200, both illuminated uprights with four shelves and 240V power, along with a Fisher & Paykel H701 chest freezer at 698L. The Frigrite GSWF5M-FFT is the big one: 14 doors, illuminated, seven shelves and 9450mm across.
Fit-out gear runs to wooden shelving, four-tier units at 400 x 200 x 1500mm and produce shelves in two-tier and single-tier formats at 2000 x 400 x 900mm. There’s also roughly 45 bags and tubs of nuts and snacks from The Nut Brothers, including cashews, almonds and soya crisps. Payment is due within 24 hours of sale and all goods must be collected by 4pm Wednesday 3 November, with no further collection times.
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Micro Brewery Equipment & Digital Printing Press
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The auction house behind this one has been running commercial, agricultural, mining, machinery and deceased estate sales out of Kilkenny since 1980, which tells you they know how to move heavy, specialised gear. Micro brewery equipment sits in that sweet spot: too niche for general clearing sales, too big to ship cheaply, so local buyers tend to do well.
Full lot details are still coming through, but expect the usual brewery kit: tanks, fermenters, glycol systems, and the stainless odds and ends that add up fast when you are fitting out a small operation. Check the lot list carefully for sizes and connections, and confirm what needs rigging or a forklift before you bid.
Inspection details and the full catalogue are worth chasing through mgs directly. Closing date is 4 November 2026, so there is time to plan.
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Computers, Laptops, All-In-Ones & Audio Visual
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This is a commercial IT and AV clearance running through mgs, an Adelaide auction house that has handled commercial, agricultural, mining, machinery and deceased estate sales since 1980. That long history matters: gear like this often comes out of office fit-outs, school upgrades and business wind-ups, which means practical, working equipment rather than consumer-grade leftovers.
The catalogue spans computers, laptops, all-in-ones and audio visual equipment, so there is something for home offices, small businesses and anyone kitting out a workspace on a budget. All-in-ones suit a tidy desk setup, laptops cover the portable side, and the AV lots are worth a look if you need display or sound gear.
Lots close 6 November. Inspect before you bid and check what is tested and working versus sold as-is.
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AUSTEK Engineering
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This is a long-standing Adelaide auction operation, running commercial, agricultural, mining and machinery sales out of Kilkenny since 1980. That history matters: regular sales mean a steady flow of trade-ins, deceased estate stock and surplus equipment rather than one-off lots.
The catalogue spans several categories, so expect everything from workshop and engineering equipment through to ag and mining gear. Deceased estate sales often bring well-kept tools and machinery that haven’t been worked hard in years, which is where the value tends to sit.
Closing date is 25 November 2026. Inspect before you bid, check condition on anything powered, and factor transport into your number, particularly on the heavier mining and agricultural items.
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Rural Fencing / Rock Drill Contractor
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This is a contractor’s clearance, the kind of sale where the working gear tells you what the business actually did. Fencing equipment and rock drilling plant are the core of it, and both categories tend to attract buyers who know exactly what they’re looking at. If you’ve priced new drilling gear lately, you’ll understand why a used contractor’s kit draws interest.
mgs has been running commercial, agricultural, mining, machinery and deceased estate sales out of Adelaide since 1980, so the process is well-worn and the cataloguing is straightforward. Kilkenny is a short run from the city, which makes inspection and pickup less of a mission than a country sale.
The sale closes 27 November. Worth a look if you’re outfitting a fencing crew or need drilling gear without paying retail.
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Moyle Bendale Timber Closure
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This is a closure sale, which usually means the whole kit is going, not just the surplus. Timber processing operations carry a lot of useful gear beyond the headline machines: benches, rollers, cutting equipment, handling kit and the general workshop clutter that adds up fast at auction prices.
mgs has been running commercial, agricultural, mining and machinery sales out of Kilkenny since 1980, so the process is well worn. Inspect before you bid, check what’s powered and what isn’t, and factor freight into your number on the heavier items.
The sale closes 30 November 2026. Plenty of time to plan, so work through the lot list properly rather than bidding blind.
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Blast One, Sand Blasting System & Auxiliary Components
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MGS, the long-running Kilkenny SA auction house, has this setup listed as a single lot, which suits a workshop or contractor looking to expand capability without sourcing bits piecemeal. The Blast One system is the centrepiece, and the auxiliary components mean hoses, nozzles, and related fittings are likely bundled in, though it pays to inspect the condition and wear yourself before bidding.
This house has been moving commercial, agricultural, and mining gear since 1980, so the listing follows their usual format: no frills, no reserve games, just a close date to be confirmed. If you need a blast cabinet or a portable unit for onsite jobs, check the photos carefully for tank condition and any replacement parts. Adelaide buyers can view in person, and interstate bidders should factor in freight, as this is a heavy setup that won’t be cheap to move.
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Data Room Floor System
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This is a niche offering from mgs, a local auction house that has been clearing commercial and industrial gear since 1980. The Data Room Floor System is the headline act, but the catalogue typically mixes in office furniture, IT peripherals, and general business assets from the same source.
Buyers should inspect the condition of the rack enclosures and patch cabling before bidding. The system appears to be a pulled-out setup from a working environment, so check for compatibility if you are piecing together your own server room. No close date is set yet, so keep an eye on the listing for updates. If you need a turnkey data floor on a budget, this is worth a look.
Pickles
Pickles Auctions SA is located at Main North Road, Salisbury Plain, focusing on vehicle remarketing, salvage, and occasional general goods. Regular government vehicle auctions run here.
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Surplus Drill Rig, Attachments And Drilling Sundries
Pickles Surplus Drill Rig, Attachments And Drilling Sundries in Adelaide.
Kearns
Kearns of SA offer regular coin and collectible auctions.
Small and Whitfield Auctions & Valuations
Operating since 1982, Small and Whitfield specialise in fine art, collectables, fine jewellery and antique furniture.
Adey Auctions
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