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Blue Cat Sep 21st 2014 9:22 am
The Auction House
 
Just posting this in here as I am not sure if you have heard about a new auction house that opened during the summer, now that I have bought all the bargains I required I thought it was time to share with you lot. Two auctions every weekend, Friday and Saturday at 2 pm with viewing beforehand. I got a two seater sofa from The One a few weeks ago for 100 dhs. Bargain.

The Auction House Dubai

scrubbedexpat141 Sep 22nd 2014 7:44 am
Re: The Auction House
 
Was it good?
Was it busy?
Is there decent stuff for sale?
Do you go in the morning, have a look at all the stuff and then go back later or can you look around and wait for auction?

mentalist Sep 22nd 2014 11:48 am
Re: The Auction House
 
I was thinking of using them to sell some surplus furniture but was told by an Indian acquaintance that they charge 20% commission and require a Dhs1,500 refundable deposit from potential bidders, which sounds unlikely. The radio also advertises "cash converters" on SZR which presumably offers a similar service. While on here, we are down-sizing to a 2-bed apartment at the end of the year, so will be on the lookout for a new place shortly. Maximum Dhs85K near Dubai Creek but preferably not Deira. Any thoughts?

scrubbedexpat141 Sep 22nd 2014 12:11 pm
Re: The Auction House
 
Originally Posted by mentalist (Post 11413986)
I was thinking of using them to sell some surplus furniture but was told by an Indian acquaintance that they charge 20% commission and require a Dhs1,500 refundable deposit from potential bidders, which sounds unlikely. The radio also advertises "cash converters" on SZR which presumably offers a similar service. While on here, we are down-sizing to a 2-bed apartment at the end of the year, so will be on the lookout for a new place shortly. Maximum Dhs85K near Dubai Creek but preferably not Deira. Any thoughts?
Mirdiff?

shiva Sep 22nd 2014 12:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11414009)
Mirdiff?
nah too pricey these days

scrubbedexpat141 Sep 22nd 2014 12:14 pm
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Originally Posted by shiva (Post 11414011)
nah too pricey these days
Really?

I remember friends looking to move out there to save some more cash, we looked at some places that were alright 2 beds for 50k~ish.

Blue Cat Sep 23rd 2014 4:47 am
Re: The Auction House
 
Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11413786)
Was it good?
Was it busy?
Is there decent stuff for sale?
Do you go in the morning, have a look at all the stuff and then go back later or can you look around and wait for auction?
you can go anytime to have a look and see what is going into the auction, but you can also have a quick shifty on the day of the auction. Basically you register, hand over your credit card, bid, if you buy the cost of whatever you have bought is added onto your credit card. You have 48 hours to arrange collection of items or if they are small you can take them with you there and then. There is a removal company there on the day who you can liaise with to arrange delivery of bigger items. Loads of sofas and bedrooms sets etc.

Blue Cat Sep 23rd 2014 4:50 am
Re: The Auction House
 
Originally Posted by mentalist (Post 11413986)
I was thinking of using them to sell some surplus furniture but was told by an Indian acquaintance that they charge 20% commission and require a Dhs1,500 refundable deposit from potential bidders, which sounds unlikely. The radio also advertises "cash converters" on SZR which presumably offers a similar service. While on here, we are down-sizing to a 2-bed apartment at the end of the year, so will be on the lookout for a new place shortly. Maximum Dhs85K near Dubai Creek but preferably not Deira. Any thoughts?
why would you not expect them to charge 20% commission? they are offering a service. At the end of the day you can put a reserve on your goods and take them home if they don't sell. As for the 1500 dhs, yes bidders do leave a deposit to ensure that they buy the items that they have bidded for on the day. Its not great problem just hand over your credit card, it is given back to you at the end of the auction.

scrubbedexpat141 Sep 23rd 2014 5:19 am
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Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 11414932)
you can go anytime to have a look and see what is going into the auction, but you can also have a quick shifty on the day of the auction. Basically you register, hand over your credit card, bid, if you buy the cost of whatever you have bought is added onto your credit card. You have 48 hours to arrange collection of items or if they are small you can take them with you there and then. There is a removal company there on the day who you can liaise with to arrange delivery of bigger items. Loads of sofas and bedrooms sets etc.
Sweet. Thanks BC. I love a good auction.

Inselaffen Sep 23rd 2014 6:01 am
Re: The Auction House
 
where exactly is it?

mentalist Sep 23rd 2014 6:04 am
Re: The Auction House
 
Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11414015)
Really? I remember friends looking to move out there to save some more cash, we looked at some places that were alright 2 beds for 50k~ish.
Scampy mate, if you can point me in the direction of a 2-bed apartment in Mirdif for 50k-ish, I will be pleasantly surprised. Most seem to be in the region of 85K and upwards, even in Karama

Blue Cat Sep 23rd 2014 6:59 am
Re: The Auction House
 
Originally Posted by Inselaffen (Post 11414967)
where exactly is it?
http://theauctionhousedubai.com/wp/contact/

Blue Cat Sep 23rd 2014 7:00 am
Re: The Auction House
 
Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11414947)
Sweet. Thanks BC. I love a good auction.
so do I, I have been going for weeks!

scrubbedexpat141 Sep 23rd 2014 7:04 am
Re: The Auction House
 
Originally Posted by mentalist (Post 11414968)
Scampy mate, if you can point me in the direction of a 2-bed apartment in Mirdif for 50k-ish, I will be pleasantly surprised. Most seem to be in the region of 85K and upwards, even in Karama
Fair enough, guess like everywhere they've sky rocketed in price.

What about Silicon? Not too bad to get to Creek area.

Blue Cat Sep 23rd 2014 7:24 am
Re: The Auction House
 
Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11415011)
Fair enough, guess like everywhere they've sky rocketed in price.

What about Silicon? Not too bad to get to Creek area.
International City


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