Jewellery, watches and glasses from Gucci, Dior… This is the Madrid City Council’s lost property auction: how to join

shopping fan nostalgic and if you’re tired of secondhand, Vinted or Vestiare Collective, the Madrid City Council’s lost property auction may interest you. Launched at the beginning of October by the public agency of the community in question, it will last until the 19th and gives a lot to talk about. Apparently, that’s what happens with lost objects that aren’t claimed years later.. Maybe you will find something you lost.

There are more than 2,000 objects and leading brands among them. Some sales are organized into thematic lots (rings, necklaces, bracelets…) and you can find just about anything. Included are gold and silver jewelry, as well as watches and glasses, guitars and even drones, musical instruments and antique furniture. Everything has stood at the Lost and Found Office and Villa Depot for over two years without being removed by the owners.

You can see the objects in the Retiro Room. online. And the truth is, although we have observed that there are quite a few offers, signature pieces available at bargain prices. Although, as some people have pointed out on Twitter, it would perhaps be better to donate them.

“Parts sold at auction Grouped by type in 729 lotsaccording to the common characteristics that support obtaining the best auction price”Shows the statement made by the City Council.

And as Carmen Fernández, Head of General Services of the Madrid City Council, reported to Antena 3. “More than 50% of the objects entering our office come from the airport”. Looks like we’re not the only ones losing something on their security check trays.

The starting price was between two and five euros and The money from the sales will be deposited in the Municipal Treasury to finance the expenditures of the municipal budget.

As explained, Another auction will be held in April with sporting goods, decorations, electrical appliances, toys, household goods and furniture.. And in May, the last with technology and computing.

Click the section to join “online auctions” from the top menu and then “to see a lot”. It is possible to see the current offer, the next offer and calculate shipping costs within each product or lot. If you want to bid, you must register in advance.

We took a “walk” through the auction, listing watches from Tiffany & Co., Calvin Klein, Dior, Gucci, Guess, and Michael Kors, glasses by Ray Ban, Oscar de la Renta, Oakley, sixteen Pandora necklaces. jewellery, several sets of silver rings, and a cute 18-karat yellow gold ring with sapphires and diamonds.

If you prefer to see the events in person, You can visit the Sala Retiro facilities in person. (Avenida de Menéndez Pelayo, 3) Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 19:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00.

Photos | Madrid City Hall