Inside This Week’s Unclaimed Goods Auction Market – 4 Upcoming Sales inc Unclaimed Parcels, Freight Lots & Storage Finds

This is a classic "what’s in the box" clearance, the kind of auction where you can scoop up useful gear for next to nothing if you’re prepared to sort through the oddities. The standout practical items are the Braun TexStyle3 2400W iron and the handheld ironing machine, both solid picks for anyone setting up a home or a rental. The Tecor laser toner cartridges are worth a look if you run an office, and the storage rack with a plant pot suggests there’s some furniture or shelving in the mix too.

Beyond the practical, there’s a bit of fun here. Three cosmetic bags, a pair of EUR38 clear heels, and a heap of planter pots of unknown quantity could be resold individually or bundled for a market stall. The tins are a decent size at roughly 800mm x 420mm, so they’d handle shed storage or moving boxes. The infant car seat accessories lot is one to check carefully, as you’ll want to verify condition and compatibility before bidding. With a close date of 31 August and more than a dozen lots listed, it pays to scroll through the full catalogue and pick your targets early.

This is a regular clearance sale from abbeysauctions, a Box Hill outfit that shifts everything from old wardrobes to shop fittings. The unclaimed goods angle means you’ll often find oddball items that haven’t hit the usual secondhand circuit, plus plenty of practical household gear. If you’re after furniture, this is a solid chance to grab something solid without the auction-room frenzy of a dedicated estate sale.

The lot list is still being finalised, but past sales have turned up timber dining tables, lounge suites, electrical appliances, and boxes of assorted bric-a-brac. Retail stock can include new-old-stock tools, hardware, or homewares, so it pays to scroll through the full catalogue once it’s live. Given the mix, bring a trailer if you win big, and check the condition notes carefully, some items are genuinely unclaimed and may have wear or damage.

Online bidding means you can watch from anywhere, but remember pickup is in Box Hill, so factor in the trip if you’re further out. No premium surprises if you read the terms first, but standard buyer’s fees apply. Set a budget, work through the photos, and don’t get carried away on a lot you haven’t inspected.

This one’s a classic unclaimed goods auction, where lost mail that never found its owner ends up as your bargain. Theodore Bruce, the old Sydney firm that’s been at it since 1878, has put together a mixed bag of fashion and accessories that skews toward jackets and coats, so it’s a decent chance to stock up on layering pieces without paying retail.

The standout is the wedding dress, a size 20, which could be a serious score if you’re planning a ceremony on a budget. Otherwise, the brands are a cut above the usual op-shop rack: Henne, Bardot, Fabletics, Gondwana, Crane, and Sure all appear, and the sizes run from XS through to 16, so there’s something for most frames. The Halara pants and the Carhartt hoodie are likely to draw attention, but the Calenzano leather jacket is the one to watch if you want something with a bit of character.

Check the photos carefully, because condition varies on unclaimed stock, and there’s no returns on this kind of sale. Bidding closes on 5 September, so get your bids in early and be prepared to pay a buyer’s premium on top.