Inside This Week’s IT Equipment Auction Market: iPads, 3D Printers, and AV Gear Lead the Listings (7 Upcoming Sales)
We list 7 IT and computer equipment auctions upcoming across Australia this week. Lots include laptops, servers, networking gear, printers, and bulk IT asset disposals.
FAQ
Where does IT auction stock come from?
The bulk comes from corporate refresh cycles with businesses replacing ageing hardware and disposing of the old equipment through auction. Government fleet upgrades, school system upgrades, and insolvency sales are also major sources.
Is secondhand IT equipment worth buying at auction?
Often yes, particularly for servers, networking gear, and commercial-grade monitors. Corporate equipment is typically heavier-built than consumer equivalents and has usually been lightly used in an office environment.
What should I check before bidding on IT lots?
Age, condition, whether it has been wiped and re-imaged, and whether warranties apply. Most lots are sold as-is with no software or licences included. Check the lot description carefully for what’s excluded.
Can I inspect IT lots before the sale?
Inspection periods vary. Some houses allow hands-on testing; others only permit visual inspection. Ask the auctioneer what’s permitted before bidding blind.
Trends & Insights
The secondary IT equipment market has seen steady churn this week, anchored by several major online sales. Pickles has launched its National General Goods & IT Equipment online auction, featuring a broad mix of computers, smartphones, and office machines with a staged closing from May 25 to May 27, 2026 (Pickles Auctions, May 23). This follows the closing of Slattery Auctions Melbourne IT Auction on May 24, which moved 2022 Dell Latitude laptops and other IT assets sourced from an ex-private school liquidation (Slattery Auctions, May 24). These sales underscore a consistent supply stream from institutional de-fleets and liquidations, keeping inventory levels healthy for buyers.
Specialized sales remain a key feature of the landscape. Mason Gray Strange held its Gaming PC Supplier Part 2 on-site auction on May 20, a dedicated sale of gaming PCs and related IT hardware in Lonsdale SA, running alongside its separate Computers, Laptops & Audio Visual sale (Mason Gray Strange, May 20). Meanwhile, Grays has listed a Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (825GB, minor condition) in its ongoing Computers & IT category, offering Australia-wide delivery (Grays, May 21). The appearance of gaming consoles in general IT auctions reflects a blurring line between enterprise IT and consumer electronics in secondary channels.
Recurring weekly auctions continue to provide reliable access for buyers. Allbids maintains its weekly online computer and IT gadget auctions with regular Tuesday closings, featuring popular brands like Apple, Samsung, and Asus (Allbids, May 26). This cadence of weekly sales, combined with the larger multi-day events from Pickles and Slattery, offers buyers a broad temporal window to source equipment. Buyers should watch for fresh inventory from institutional liquidations hitting the Pickles sale this week, as staged closings often create competitive bidding windows.
Last updated: 26 May 2026
Rod’s Tips
Grays runs the highest volume of corporate IT disposals in Australia. Their rolling online sales include everything from single laptops to full server racks.
Bulk server lots can be exceptional value for homelabbers and small businesses. A rack of Dell or HP servers sold as one line item will often include drives, rails, and cabling but do check the photos and description carefully before bidding.
Check the generation before bidding on servers. A lot described as “servers x 5” could be Xeon E5 v4 or Pentium-era hardware. Model numbers matter enormously for value and usability.
Data security is your responsibility. Even wiped drives should be fully re-formatted before reuse. Assume any lot you buy has not been properly sanitised until you’ve verified it yourself.
New South Wales
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Assorted Laptops, Computer Accessories & Small Appliances NSW
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This auction is a solid grab-bag for anyone kitting out a community centre, school music room, or small office on a budget. The headline items are the musical gear: a Korg B1 digital piano offers weighted keys and realistic piano feel, while the Casio CT-647 and Letron MC-38 stereo keyboard are useful for beginners or casual use. If you need to keep a fleet of handheld scanners or tablets powered up, the lot of ten Symbol CRD-TC7X-SE5C1 five-slot charge cradles is a practical buy.
The rest of the catalogue covers standard computer accessories and small appliances, so expect monitors, keyboards, mice, cables, and probably a few kettles or toasters mixed in. With 90 lots and a close date of 31 May 2026, you have time to pick through the listings. Grays runs these sales regularly, so condition varies inspect the photos carefully and factor in a pickup trip to Seven Hills.
National / Online
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National General Goods & IT Equipment (Online)
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Pickles is running a national online auction that mixes corporate IT refreshes with consumer electronics and a few unexpected extras. The 12-plus lots cover laptops, tablets, and phones, plus two Apple Watch Series 9 models and a Citizen Eco-Drive men’s watch. There is also a Dell P2417H monitor and a set of assorted road work signs, which suggests some ex-government or infrastructure gear may be in the mix.
Buyers should note this is a pick-up from various locations around the country, so factor in freight or travel costs before bidding. The Microsoft Surface devices are popular for business use and often sell well, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Nothing Phone (2) are current-generation handsets worth a close look. The Longines and Citizen watches add a touch of variety for bidders after something outside the usual IT category.
Queensland
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Near New 3D Printer, Tyres, Rims and General Goods Insolvency Sale
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This Pickles auction in Brisbane is a goldmine for anyone building a 4×4 or running a fabrication shop. The headline item is a Markforged metal 3D printer, still near new, which alone would cost a small fortune retail. It’s paired with a commercial oven and washer package, suggesting this gear came from a workshop that has shut its doors.
The wheel and tyre lots are the real draw for off-road enthusiasts. You’ve got multiple pallets of Method Race Wheels, some with around 12 rims per pallet, plus a batch of Black Rhino Rapid rims. Tyre-wise, there are Toyo Open Country RTs in 35-inch and Maxxis LT options in 275/70R18 and 285/65R18 sizes. That’s serious rubber for a big rig or tow vehicle.
Don’t overlook the smaller lots. A pallet of UHF radios and DC-DC battery chargers is perfect for a camper or work ute build. With 12 lots total and no reserve on most items, this is a pick-and-choose sale for anyone who knows their way around a toolbox. Bidding closes June 3, so get in early.
South Australia
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Computers, Laptops & Audio Visual
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mgs, a long-running Adelaide auction house established in 1980, is clearing a batch of commercial IT and AV assets. The sale covers desktops, laptops, monitors, and audio visual equipment, likely from a business refresh or office closure.
Buyers should expect standard office-grade gear: PCs, notebooks, and display panels, plus AV components like projectors or speakers. With no reserve prices flagged, this is a solid chance to pick up functional hardware for home office or small business use. Inspection is recommended before bidding, given the variable condition of ex-commercial stock.
The auction closes June 5, so register early. Kilkenny location for pickup.
Victoria
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Gollant — Urgent Auction Notice Vehicles And Electronics
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Gollant is clearing the decks with an urgent auction that pairs late-model vehicles with a serious pile of industrial electronics. The vehicle side is worth a look, but the real draw is the electronics stock, listed as new and valued at a quarter of a million dollars.
Buyers chasing precision testing equipment will find Hioki, Appa, Megger, Gossen, and Uni Trend gear across oscilloscopes, resistance testers, current testers, probes, and multimeters. There are also UPS systems and data or control room cooling units included. If you work in maintenance, electrical testing, or IT infrastructure, this is a rare chance to grab high-end kit without the retail sting.
The auction is based in Melbourne, VIC, with the close date still to be confirmed. Keep an eye on the listing for the exact deadline, and factor in inspection time if you want to get hands-on with the electronics.
Australian Capital Territory
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Computers & IT Auction
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This is a solid clean-out of IT equipment, ideal for small businesses, home office setups, or anyone looking to upgrade without paying retail. AllBids has been running online auctions for more than 15 years, so the process is straightforward. The lot list covers the essentials: desktop towers, portable laptops, rack-mounted servers, switches, and plenty of monitors.
If you need to kit out a workspace or grab spare hardware for parts, this auction has you covered. Keep an eye on the close date as it’s yet to be confirmed. Register and bid online through the AllBids platform.
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