Inside This Week’s Adelaide Auction Market – 29 Upcoming Sales inc Fine Art, SMEG Appliances & Caravans
This week we list 29 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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Adelaide Memorabilia Auction
Signed NBA memorabilia is on the block in Pooraka, SA, with Grays running 31 lots out of Adelaide. Headliners include a Michael Jordan signed Chicago Bulls snapback from 1989-94, a Kevin Garnett Celtics jersey with JSA authentication, plus Robert Parish and Shaquille O’Neal signed jerseys.
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Central Glass
Commercial and industrial gear is going to auction in Kilkenny, SA, run by mgs. Expect a mix of commercial, agricultural and mining machinery alongside deceased estate items.
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Living with Style
Fine art, antiques and jewellery are on offer through du Plessis Auction Gallery in Adelaide, SA. The catalogue spans paintings, period furniture and estate jewellery, with the sale closing 27 September 2026.
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 estate and household goods channel did the heavy lifting over the past week. Scammell Auctions ran a Norwood estate clearance on 28 September with more than 500 lots per session spanning jewellery, sterling silver, antique and modern furniture, decor, shed items, garagenalia, petrol collectables, toys and radios, a spread that pulled both trade buyers and private collectors through the room (Scammell Auctions, Sep 28). Smaller household consignments kept moving too, with a 6-lot online sale of an Ariston washing machine, Toshiba fridge, Breville bread maker, Whirlpool dishwasher and other small appliances closing on 3 October in South Australia, exactly the kind of low-ticket, high-turnover lotting that has become a steady undercurrent in the state’s online catalogues (Auction Finder, Sep 26).
Vehicles and salvage stayed on their usual rhythm. Pickles held its regular Adelaide damaged and salvage auction at Salisbury Plain on 25 September, online viewing only, part of a weekly cycle that keeps late-model repairables and written-off stock flowing to rebuilders and parts traders without pause (Auction Finder, Sep 26). For anyone sourcing stock rather than collecting it, that consistency matters more than any single result.
The broader market backdrop is worth noting because it shapes bidding behaviour across asset classes. Adelaide dwelling values fell 1.3% in September to a median of $928,560, a fourth consecutive monthly decline, with clearance rates softening nationally and locally (InDaily, Oct 1). That caution showed up at the rostrum: Domain recorded just a 39% clearance rate for the week to 3 October, with 29 sold and 39 passed in from 75 reported auctions and a median of $845,000, well down on the 74% seen a year earlier (Domain.com.au, Oct 3). Softer sentiment in one asset class rarely stays contained, and vendors of mid-tier goods should expect sharper negotiation.
Watch the coming week for firmer reserves on estate jewellery and collectables as vendors test whether the pre-Christmas run has started, and for salvage vehicle catalogues to clear faster than household appliances as trade demand holds up.
Last updated: 4 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.
du Plessis Auction Gallery
A family-owned business specialising in antiques, fine arts, jewellery, wine, special vehicles, historic memorabilia and decorator items.
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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$20K+ SMEG – Kitchen Appliances Clearance
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Lloyds Auctions is clearing a multi-lot online sale under the SMEG banner, with kitchen appliances forming the headline act. The broader catalogue runs across vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods, so it’s a mixed bag rather than a single-category event. The $20K+ figure attached to the SMEG stock suggests decent depth, not just a handful of dented kettles.
For anyone fitting out a kitchen or flipping appliances, the SMEG lots are the obvious draw. The rest of the sale is worth a look if you’re chasing plant gear, a vehicle, or collectables alongside the whitegoods. It’s an online auction closing 6 October 2026, so you can bid from anywhere in the country.
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Sport, Leisure & Lifestyle
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This is a broad multi-lot online sale from Lloyds Auctions, closing 12 October. The catalogue spans vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods, which means one auction covers everything from workshop gear to display pieces.
Plant and equipment lots suit trades and rural buyers, while the jewellery and collectables side gives the browse-and-bid crowd something to work with. Vehicles round out the listing.
Bidding is online only, so inspect the lot details and photos before the close date. With this many categories in one sale, it pays to shortlist early rather than scroll the whole catalogue on the final day.
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SA Public Trustee Home & Collectables Clearance
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This is a Public Trustee clearance, which means estate goods moving through a single online sale rather than a themed collector auction. The spread is broad: vehicles, jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods all sit in the one catalogue. For buyers, that mix usually means less competition per lot than a dedicated collectables sale would draw.
Plant and equipment tends to be the practical draw here, with vehicles close behind. Jewellery and collectables reward anyone willing to read descriptions and check photos properly, since condition varies across estate stock.
Lloyds runs the sale online across multiple lots, closing 18 October 2026. Inspect before you bid and confirm pickup arrangements for anything bulky.
Grays Online
Grays is fully online. SA buyers will find regular clearances with local pick-up only lots.
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Adelaide Memorabilia Auction
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The Jordan snapback is the pick of the bunch, a vintage Bulls cap with a signature spanning his late-80s to mid-90s Chicago run. Beyond that, there’s a Kevin Garnett Boston Celtics jersey carrying JSA authentication, a Robert Parish 1985-86 Mitchell & Ness Celtics authentic jersey with Beckett certification, and a Shaquille O’Neal Orlando Magic jersey, also JSA authenticated.
Authentication paperwork is the real draw here. Beckett and JSA are the names collectors want to see, and they’re attached to the bigger lots, which takes the guesswork out of buying signed gear sight unseen.
Thirty-one lots in total, closing 6 October. If you collect NBA signatures, this is a solid chance to add authenticated pieces from four Hall of Fame careers.
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Workshop Stock Clearance -Adelaide (Unused)
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This is a workshop stock clearance, and the headline act is steel: four unused garage and carport structures in a range of sizes. The largest spans 25ft x 33ft, with two more at 23ft x 22ft and a fourth at 21ft x 19ft. All are listed as unused, which matters if you’re sizing up a shed build or a carport project without paying retail.
The remaining lots round out a working workshop’s stock, so expect the usual mix of gear that accumulates in a busy setup. With 15 lots total and a close date still to be confirmed, it’s worth checking the full manifest before bidding opens.
Located in Pooraka, SA. Inspection and collection details are set by Grays.
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2023 Coromol Thrill Seeker 18
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This is a standalone lot from a Grays Online sale, so you’re bidding on one caravan rather than a bulk package. The Coromol Thrill Seeker is an 18-foot model, a size that suits couples or small families without the bulk of a full-size van.
Being a 2023 build, it’s recent enough to still feel new but old enough that the first owner has worn the depreciation. Inspect before bidding, as with any single-lot auction, and check what’s included in the sale versus what stays with the seller.
Bidding closes October 7.
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Adelaide Container & Expandable Home Sale
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Two lots, both container-based, both practical. The 40ft three-door container gives you side and end access, which suits anyone who needs to load wide gear or split the space into zones rather than wrestling everything through a single doorway.
The expandable container house is the headline act. It is unused, and the ensuite is already in the build. Expandables fold out on site, so you get real floor space without a permanent slab or a long construction timeline.
Worth noting: this is a two-lot sale, so competition is concentrated. If you have been pricing container homes or site storage, this is a straightforward way to buy both in one hit.
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2023 Rising Sun Series 1 B Caravan
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Rising Sun builds Australian caravans with a focus on practical layouts, and the Series 1 B sits in their touring range. At 2023 build, this one is barely run in, which matters if you want a van without someone else’s wear and tear baked in.
It’s listed as an individual lot through Grays, so you’re bidding on the caravan itself, not a package deal. Condition, options and any accessories aren’t detailed in the listing, so check the photos and inspection notes carefully before you commit.
Close date is still TBC, which gives you time to do your homework on tow weight, tare and compliance plates. Worth a look if you’re in the market for a late-model van without paying new-yard prices.
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No Reserve Double & Dual Toilet Shower Blocks – SA (Unused)
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These are complete, unused portable buildings, not secondhand demountables. The three lots break down into an ablution block, a dual toilet and shower block, and a double toilet block. All are described as unused, which means no refurbishment, no mystery stains, no surprises behind the cistern.
For anyone running a construction site, campground, event venue or remote work camp, this is fixed infrastructure at auction rather than retail. Buying all three in one hit gives you a full amenity setup. Buying individually lets you scale to what you actually need.
No reserve applies, so the final price is whatever the room decides on the day. Inspect before bidding if you can, and factor in transport from Pooraka, these units are not light.
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2006 Jayco Expanda
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This is a single-lot listing from Grays, so you’re bidding on the one caravan rather than picking through a catalogue. The Expanda is Jayco’s pop-top range, which means a lower tow height and lighter ball weight than a full-height van, handy if you’re pulling it with a mid-size ute or SUV.
The 2006 build puts it in the era before Jayco’s more recent interior refreshes, so expect the layout and fittings typical of that generation. Condition isn’t detailed here, so check photos and any inspection notes before bidding.
Close date is still to be confirmed. Worth watching if a compact pop-top is on your list.
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2023 Rising Sun Series 1 B Caravan
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Rising Sun caravans are an Australian-built brand, and the Series 1 B is a full-size touring layout. At 2023 build, this one is barely run in. That means the expensive stuff, chassis, suspension, brakes, fridge, cooking gear, should all still be in solid working order rather than needing replacement.
Grays is running this as a single lot within its rolling auction format, so it sits alongside other caravans and motorhomes rather than in a standalone sale. Check the listing for the full condition report and any inspection windows before bidding, since rolling auctions close individual lots on their own timers.
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.
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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Central Glass
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mgs has been running sales out of Kilkenny since 1980, covering commercial, agricultural, mining, machinery and deceased estate auctions on a regular basis. That long history means stock turns over constantly, from heavy gear to the odds and ends that come with estate clearances.
The category spread is broad: commercial, ag and mining equipment sit alongside general machinery and deceased estate lots. Buyers chasing working gear or project stock should check the full lot list for what’s actually on offer this time.
The auction closes 9 October 2026.
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Computers, Laptops & All-In-Ones
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mgs has been running commercial, agricultural, mining, machinery and deceased estate sales out of Adelaide since 1980, so this IT offering comes from a house that knows how to move volume. The Kilkenny SA site is the pickup point, and the catalogue covers computers, laptops and all-in-ones in one hit.
For anyone kitting out a home office, topping up a small business fleet or chasing spare parts, the mix of form factors means there is something for most setups. Desktops suit fixed workstations, laptops cover the mobile crowd, and all-in-ones save space where a tower and monitor would not fit.
Check the individual lot listings for specs, condition and whether accessories like power supplies or peripherals are included. Inspection details and collection windows will be set by mgs closer to the close date of 9 October 2026.
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Woodworking & Joinery Workshop Liquidation
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mgs has been running commercial, agricultural, mining and machinery sales out of Adelaide since 1980, and this Kilkenny SA liquidation fits the brief: a full woodworking and joinery workshop being cleared in one hit.
Expect the usual backbone of a joinery shop, machines, benches and tooling, with the lot list the place to check for specifics on brands and models. Everything sells as-is, so inspect what you can and factor condition into your bidding.
Close date is 13 October 2026. If you run a shop, a shed or a renovation, this is worth a look before the hammer falls.
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Wine Tank Fabricator / Engineer Closure
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This is a clearance of a working fabrication shop, the kind of sale where the real value sits in the heavy gear rather than the small stuff. Plate rolls, guillotines and welding plant form the backbone of the offering, supported by hand tools and general workshop equipment accumulated across a long run of wine tank and engineering jobs.
mgs has been running commercial, agricultural, mining, machinery and deceased estate sales out of Adelaide since 1980, so the process is well worn. Expect a broad mix rather than a curated one, and check each lot on its merits.
Anyone fitting out a shed or topping up a fabrication setup should work through the full list before bidding. Close date is 14 October 2026.
Scammell
Scammeel offer online sales, in-room sales.
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Showcase Auction 12 October
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Scammell Auctions runs estate, gallery and showcase sales out of Norwood, with bidding available online and in the room. This 12 October showcase pulls together that mix: furniture, decorative items, collectables and general household gear across a single catalogue.
The spread suits buyers chasing individual pieces rather than one big lot. Gallery and estate stock tends to throw up the odd surprise among the ordinary, so it pays to read the full listing before bidding.
Online and in-room bidding both run, which means you are competing against the room as well as the screen. Check the close date and inspection details with the auctioneer before the day.
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
On-site auction and online auctions.
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