Upcoming Auction in Dusseldorf on June 30: Bicycles and Miscellaneous Items Up for Sale
In the heart of Düsseldorf, the municipal lost and found office at Erkrather Straße 1-3 is a hub for reuniting lost items with their owners. Here, citizens can view a list of found items online, or visit the office from 8:30 AM to inspect them in person.
The items range from nearly new children's clothing, various hand tools, to around 20 bicycles of the brands Gazelle, Cube, or KTMe. However, it's important to note that these items are sold as-is, with no warranty. Buyers are advised to carefully inspect the bicycles before the first ride.
If an item is found, the owner can assert claims immediately online. Conversely, if the owner's place of residence is not Düsseldorf, found items will be sent to the corresponding lost and found office.
Repeated checks are recommended for found items, and if unclaimed after six months, the finder has the option to get the found item back. The lost and found office will notify the finder in writing after the deadline has expired. Similarly, if an ID card is found, the owner will be notified in writing.
The lost and found office follows a systematic process for auctioning unclaimed items. Found items may take up to two weeks to appear in the online list. After this period, the items are held for a legally defined period (commonly six months). If unclaimed after this period, public auctions are announced via municipal websites or local newspapers.
Interested buyers can participate in either in-person or online auctions, where items, including bicycles, are offered. With the hammer fall, the item becomes the property of the highest bidder. Payment must be made in cash immediately, and the item can be taken away directly.
Pure scrap bicycles will be disposed of before the auction. Found animals will not be auctioned but mediated to suitable new owners by the Düsseldorf Animal Protection Association. The proceeds from such sales often cover storage costs, and remaining funds may be handled according to local regulations.
For authoritative and detailed instructions such as dates, auction registration, bidding rules, or liens, contacting Düsseldorf’s official lost and found office or city administration directly is recommended, as specific steps and regulations may vary.
Found items of persons from abroad without a residence in Germany will be sent to the competent foreign representation. For more information about animals that can be mediated, interested parties can find information on the website of the Düsseldorf Animal Protection Association.
In the systematized process for auctioning unclaimed items, various home-and-garden items, such as bicycles, may be included. For individuals seeking to update their lifestyle, shopping opportunities at these public auctions offer affordable home-and-garden and lifestyle products.
