Where have all the items come from?
95% of the items in a computer auction and are end of lease from Schools, Businesses
& Home Users from around Australia. They average 2-4 years old and are being
sold on behalf of various Finance Companies.

How Do I Know if the items is working?
Inspection times are given for you to check out the item for yourself so you can be happy with what you are bidding on. If we know of a fault we let you know by (A/F) in the catalogue. But this doesn’t mean that every other item in the catalogue not listed with (A/F) is in working order. It may have faults they we don’t know of or faults may have developed since we have checked the item.

How much will something go for?
We have these computers auction every 2 weeks so we have a fairly good knowledge of what the items will bring. Please ask one of our staff for a guide price.

Are there any reserves on the items?
All items sold on behalf of finance companies will have reserves. i.e. 95% of the auction. All reserves however are set very low. MGS has a 98% average clearance rate. So the reserves don’t have much of a factor in the auction.

Do I get any software with the computer?
Only when it is stated in the catalogue. ie “WinXP Pro Installed w/License” means Windows XP is installed with the License sticker on the item. You get no cd’s & no manuals. You only get the CD’s and/or manuals when listed.

How do I bid online?
To bid online you need to register via the Interbid website www.interbid.com/mgs . You will receive an email with your bidder number and password. This will last for all online auctions that we do so you don't have to re-register for every auction. Once the catalogue is available you can log into the auction and leave absentee bids. Please check your system requirements and the terms & conditions of online bidding carefully so that you don't miss out on anything. Further details are on the Interbid Website.

How Many Lots do you do per hour?
Approx 120-140 lots per hour.

Is there any warranty or guarantee on any items?
No. All lots are sold as they are. There is no warranty or guarantee on any items. Refunds or Exchanges will not be given, It is recommended that you inspect the item and that your are happy with what you are bidding on. Remember Buyer Beware and that no item is guaranteed to be working.

Can I purchase something prior to auction?
No. All items must be sold in auction.

What's is the 11% Buyer's Premium? 
It means you pay 11% on top of your bid. ie if you bid $100 you will end up paying $111.

How do I leave an absentee bid?
You need to register first, then on the back of the bidders card write down the lot number, short description and the maximum price you wish to bid. Remember that the bid you leave does not include the 11% Buyer’s Premium. The auctioneer will not start with your absentee bid, they will try to get the item for you as cheap as possible.

When & how can goods be paid and picked up for?
You can usually pay for your goods within 5-10 minutes of the lot being sold and pick up your goods straight away. MGS do not do deliveries. If you are unable to personally pick up your goods you can arrange for your choice of courier to pick up your goods. If you need your goods packed we can pack them for you for a small charge. Please contact us to find out how much packing will be. As a rough guide 1-2 boxes will be $10 packing and 3-4 boxes will be $20. MGS are not open on Saturday's or Sunday's for payment or pickup unless noted otherwise. For payment MGS accept Cash, Bank Cheque, Eftpos, (Credit 2.2% Surcharge) & Internet Banking Payment. Goods must be paid & picked up by 4pm on the Monday after the auction.

What happens if I purchase an in item at auction that wasn’t listed as (A/F) but ends up not working or has problems?
(A/F) is when MGS know of the fault. If we don’t know the item has faults we can’t list the item as (A/F). If you happen to purchase an item which you find has a problem we cannot do anything about it. If you wish to purchase an item at auction we recommend that you inspect the item so you are happy with what you are bidding on. MGS do not guarantee catalogue descriptions, parts or quantities.

When will the catalogue be available?
Catalogues are generally available on the internet via the details page on the day prior to inspection late in the afternoon. Catalogues are also available from the auction location on the inspection or auction day.

How often do you have these computer auctions?
Every Friday fortnight