Consumers seeking bargains on household goods and electronic appliances can now explore online bidding opportunities offered by Currys and Comet. Both retailers have gone all in on this new digital storefront. From white goods to electronics, they offer everything under the sun, allowing shrewd consumers to grab deals almost always lower than conventional retail.
Currys has a super cool array of stuff! At the moment, you can snag a £469 Polaroid 32-inch LCD TV for only £220, although it doesn’t include a remote control or user manual. The Matsui dishwasher, which previously sold for £189, is currently up for auction at only £85 on the auction site. These auctions primarily serve low- and moderate-income consumers seeking to save money on groceries and basic household staples.
Typical final sale prices on both Currys and Comet’s auction sites are from £20 to £200. One lucky buyer picked up an old Trek 700 mountain bike for a mere £25. A younger Marin bike sold for an impressive £180. Average sales prices for used bicycles are typically about 50% of what comparable new models retail for. This huge depreciation to their values to buyers though!
It’s largely cosmetic damages to auction items, meaning customers can get huge discounts on otherwise perfectly good items. Wildly expensive luxury watches are now selling for £20 on these platforms. That’s great news for sincere bargain hunters!
The auction platforms showcase a truly interesting assortment of lots not easily found on the normal retail landscape. Aside from appliances and bikes, the wares of corporate bankruptcies are up for grabs. The auction isn’t without its bizarre items—including bulk crates of alcopops. Beyond the fun La Senza underwear boxes are waiting, which certainly puts an unexpected, exhilarating spin on the overall experience!
If you’re looking for more specialized online bidding, Bumblebee Auctions has a private platform built specifically for these rare online finds. Police auctions are now available online too, offering a new front for potential deals.
There is a minimum bid amount that must be set for items sold through these auction sites, typically between £5 and £25. This would guarantee that sellers are adequately compensated for their products while enabling bidders to vigorously bid against each other.
Consumer Confidence
Both Currys and Comet bolster consumer confidence by offering a complete 12-month repair warranty on every auction item. This biases the policy towards avoiding worries about first generation flaws or problems with the purchase of used goods.
According to a spokesperson for DSG, owner of Currys, the auction site provides access to goods described as “non pristine”. Many of these things are worn out and out of date. This descriptor serves as an accurate depiction of the state of many things but should undermine neither their usability nor their worth.