Buying through abandoned storage auctions is really straightforward. There's a hammer fee of 17.5%, but that's it — no hidden charges or surprise costs. Payment depends on the storage facility you've bought from. Sometimes you'll pay on-site at the location, other times you'll get an invoice to settle before you arrive.
For any auction you win, there's a £100 deposit taken when you collect from the store. This just makes sure the whole unit gets cleared out properly. You've got 7 days from the auction end date to clear the locker, unless we agree on something different.
At Abandoned Storage Auctions, we have transformed the lien sale process into a completely hassle-free experience for your facility. Our comprehensive, turnkey service is designed to recover debt efficiently while you focus on running your business.
Our Process:
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On-Site Preparation & Organisation: We come directly to your facility to handle everything. Our team meticulously prepares each abandoned unit for auction, ensuring full compliance with industry regulations.
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Detailed & Verified Inventories: To maximise bidder confidence and final sale prices, our team conducts an in-depth inventory of every unit. For complete transparency and security, our staff wears body-worn cameras to capture the entire organisation process.
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Massive Bidder Reach: We leverage our extensive, registered database of active bidders to expose your units to a wide and engaged audience. This competitive online environment drives bids up, helping you achieve the best possible return to cover outstanding debt.
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Simple Integration: Our technology feeds are straightforward and easy to implement, making the listing process seamless.
Our Commitment to You:
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A Genuinely Free Service: Our service is completely free for storage facilities. We only generate revenue through the buyer's premium (hammer fee) added at the conclusion of the auction.
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Guaranteed Unit Clearance: Need the space cleared? We manage the entire process. Any contents left uncollected following the auction are fully cleared by our team within 7 days of the sale closing. This clearance is conducted at no cost to your business, as it is covered by the security deposit paid by the winning bidder.
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