radioplayer is a radio technology platform , owned by uk radio broadcasters and operated under licence in some other countries .

it operates an internet radio web tuner , a set of mobile phone apps , an in-car adaptor , and a growing range of integrations with other connected devices and platforms .

radioplayer is operated by uk radioplayer ltd which is a not-for-profit organisation owned by uk radio broadcasters .

initial shareholders were the bbc , global radio , gmg radio , absolute radio and radiocentre .

after consolidation in the radio market , current shareholders are the bbc , global radio , bauer media group and radiocentre .

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radioplayer worldwide ( “rpw” ) , a consortium created to represent the uk radioplayer platform internationally , has signed an agreement with radioplayer deutschland gmbh to licence the technology .
radioplayer , the collaboration between the bbc and commercial radio in the uk , recently announced a new product , radioplayer car .
radioplayer is a radio technology platform owned by uk broadcasters . it is licensed for use in seven countries through radioplayer worldwide .
7digital and all in media , who build the radioplayer apps , will continue to work as service providers to the newly established radioplayer worldwide company .
the deal represents the latest expansion of radioplayer worldwide , which already has licensing agreements in place in germany , ireland , austria , norway , and belgium . radioplayer worldwide is a partnership between uk radioplayer , 7digital ( a b2b digital music and radio services company ) , all in media ( who build the radioplayer apps ) , and the countries which have rolled out radioplayer .
radioplayer worldwide ( rpw ) , a consortium created to represent radioplayer internationally , has signed its first licensing agreement outside europe with a coalition of canadian broadcasters .
radioplayer worldwide is a partnership between uk radioplayer , 7digital , and the countries which have rolled out the radioplayer model . it was created to explore opportunities for international technological collaboration across radio . for more see urltoken or follow @ rpworldwide on twitter .
radioplayer is to be the first uk radio app to be integrated with apple carplay .
up until now , the global licensing of radioplayer’s technology has been handled by 7digital .
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it costs a pretty penny though - getting radioplayer car installed will set you back £245 .
car mode take radioplayer in your car and tune in to over 400 stations on the move .
radioplayer has launched the world’s first voice - controlled hybrid radio adaptor . radioplayer car is a ‘smart radio’ system able to switch intelligently between dab , fm or streaming to find the strongest signal .
the beareruri specification radioplayer car uses is part of etsi 103 270 � the hybrid radio lookup used by radiodns . radioplayer car�s implementation doesn�t use radiodns�s xpi data in the uk , since it gets data directly from radioplayer stations , but it could if it were rolled out in other countries .
the radio allows the driver to change station just be saying “radioplayer” and then naming the desired station .
michael hill , managing director of radioplayer , said : “the fact we’ve been able to work with apple to integrate radioplayer so seamlessly , demonstrates that uk radio is ahead of the curve , particularly in cars .
the radioplayer app is now compatible with android auto , google’s operating system for the car dashboard . this follows the news earlier this year that radioplayer was the first european radio app to work with apple carplay .
michael hill , managing director of radioplayer said : “radio remains the perfect medium for in - car listening . radioplayer ' s proud to help radio maintain a competitive position in the digital dashboards of the future .
radioplayer car is the revolutionary hybrid radio upgrade for your car stereo , voice - controlled from your phone .
radioplayer will also automatically upgrade the smart radio , allowing the radio to become smarter and smarter over time .
following the continued growth and development of radioplayer in the uk , norway and belgium , rpw are pleased to announce that radioplayer deutschland , a partnership between 18 of germany’s commercial broadcasters , is to launch the radioplayer technology in germany . the service is being announced today and will launch publicly in the beginning of next year .
radioplayer is also planning a hybrid radio , which will use fm , dab and ip , later this year .
developed by radioplayer , which is a collaboration between the bbc and commercial radio stations , ' radioplayer car ' is a box that is fitted behind your dashboard , and connects into the auxiliary input of your existing car radio .
“it’s great to be working with the team at radioplayer deutschland at this exciting time for radio in germany” , said simon blackmore , managing director of radioplayer worldwide , adding , “with another international partner licensing the platform , this further demonstrates that for broadcasters looking to work together to grow radio across their territory , radioplayer is the best place to start” .
radioplayer car also has integration with text messages and real - time traffic information , which are also controllable by voice .
the world’s first ever voice - controlled hybrid car radio has been launched in the uk . radioplayer car was developed by radioplayer , the not - for - profit collaboration between the bbc and commercial radio , over the course of two years .
radioplayer car�s real achievement , however , is in something less sexy � or marketable � than voice control : hybrid tuning .
radioplayer is the right technology for canada because it delivers the advantages of a unified platform for radio , without restricting the listener’s flexibility . here in canada , we have two official languages , a vast geographical area , and a deep sense of canadian pride - and radioplayer understands that . through radioplayer , radio groups can collaborate on technology where appropriate , but continue to compete on content .
drivers can then use approved apps ' hands - free ' - such as google maps , google play music - and now radioplayer .
radioplayer is a partnership between the bbc and uk commercial radio . together we ' ve developed a player that gives audiences a simple and consistent online listening experience . radioplayer allows you to discover and listen to live and on demand radio from ofcom licensed uk radio stations .
radioplayer car has been developed by radioplayer , the industry partnership between the bbc and commercial radio which was established in 2011 to make listening to the radio easier on connected devices . the hardware is manufactured under licence by market - leading supplier of car audio interfaces , connects2 .
the group will roll out the radioplayer browser - player , ios app , and android app – including integrations with apple carplay , android auto , chromecast , and smartwatches . these are all powered by the radioplayer metadata platform , featuring the world’s best search and recommendation engine for radio .
radioplayer , the partnership between bbc and commercial radio which has aimed to put uk radio in one place , has launched a new mobile app .
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bearing in mind the above , radioplayer car seeks to make a better car radio for the uk & apos ; s multi - platform listener .
radioplayer , the listening platform for radio in the uk and several other european countries * , is making it even easier to listen on the move .
radioplayer car will swap between dab , fm , and streaming radio depending on which signal is strongest - but amazon alexa will give it tough competition .
radioplayer is a non - profit partnership between the bbc and commercial radio . it aims to keep radio listening simple , particularly on things which are connected to the internet , like computers , smartphones , and tablets . radiocentre is a proud partner of radioplayer and its work innovating and collaborating across the industry .
the app and the box can both receive updates ‘over the air’ , meaning that , even after purchase , radioplayer car can be made smarter and smarter .
that is now officially history . radioplayer is a partnership between the bbc and the uk commercial stations to provide a single , consistent interface to uk radio online . to begin with , 157 stations are in the radioplayer and that will rise to 228 soon when radio stations owned by bauer and utv are added .
on the role of radio in cars , which we’re sharing with manufacturers . we’re helping radios get smarter , by automatically exporting radioplayer station data in the excellent
the first challenge is that radio stations aren�t always known by their official name . in radioplayer�s tests , many listeners wanted to tune into bbc radio 1 by simply saying �radio 1� , as one example . radioplayer worked on additional pieces of metadata to ensure that popular names worked as well as the official ones .
the radioplayer app , which will function on apple’s car dashboard system , is a joint venture between the bbc and commercial radio groups global , bauer and radiocentre .
beyond the uk , radioplayer is available for international licensing , and has already launched in a number of european territories including germany , ireland , norway and belgium .
a new face has been appointed to lead the global licensing of radioplayer technology and create a stand - alone non - profit organisation working all over the world .
radioplayer has made a new smart radio feed for connected cars . audi / vw is the first car manufacturer to sign on to use the new worldwide radioplayer api platform . as a result , hybrid radios in new audi models will use the wrapi technology to display station logos and to switch between dab , fm , and streaming audio .
radioplayer car is professionally fitted behind the car’s current stereo and controlled through the user’s smartphone , safely in a cradle . the voice control system is woken by saying ‘radioplayer’ and the name of a favourite station , which will then automatically play on dab , fm or mobile . station names are announced over the speakers , ensuring there is no need to look at the screen . if the signal varies while driving , radioplayer car automatically switches to a different platform , keeping drivers listening via the best method possible .
radioplayer , the co - owned radio platform in use in the uk , ireland and other european countries , is now compatible with the android auto in - car system .
this is a very proud moment for radioplayer and it will further strengthen the international ties between radio broadcasters . radio’s in great shape - but we know we face challenges and opportunities in cars , smartphones , and among younger audiences . joining the ever - growing radioplayer family is a great way for broadcasters and countries to address these together .
they’ve been using a version of radioplayer in europe for a while now and it’s been very popular and very successful . and once you start using it , you’ll understand why .
radioplayer car is the world’s first voice - controlled hybrid car radio upgrade . it features innovative multiplatform hybrid radio technology , which automatically follows stations across dab , fm and mobile .
saying ' radioplayer ' wakes the system up , after which you can say a series of simple commands to change radio station , skip between favourite stations , or get traffic updates .
radioplayer is available on bbc online now . tomorrow , we ' ll publish two more blog posts about it - one here on the radio blog by tim davie , director of audio & music at the bbc , and one on the bbc internet blog by dave price , the manager responsible for building radioplayer ( dave ' s post will have more technical detail ) .
what’s the point ? don’t we already have apps that do this ? yes , but radioplayer is far more more robust that what we’ve had up until now . and the utility of radioplayer will become even more apparent when it starts appearing on the dashboard of connected cars . there’s a huge push to make this a standard part of the infotainment stack of vehicles sold in canada .
michael hill , managing director of radioplayer said : “with radioplayer car you get the best of both worlds – a powerful multiplatform radio with hundreds of free - to - air channels , that’s safe and simple to operate . it shows what’s possible when the radio industry works together , and we look forward to sharing what we’ve learned with manufacturers , so that all radios can improve . ”
more recently , radioplayer has added hardware devices to its portfolio , with an in - car hybrid radio due for public release later in 2015 and further next - generation radio devices in production .
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radioplayer car also enables drivers to ‘bluetooth’ their own smartphone music collections , take hands - free calls , listen safely to inbound text messages and receive instant audio travel news , customised by gps to their location and direction of travel . the app and the box can both receive updates ‘over the air’ , meaning that , even after purchase , radioplayer car can be made smarter and smarter . the system
radioplayer also produced phonetic names for each station , so that they were pronounced correctly . �wave 105� is , of course , pronounced �one - oh - five� and not �one hundred and five . �
michael hill , managing director of radioplayer said : “with radioplayer car you get the best of both worlds – a powerful multi - platform radio with hundreds of free - to - air channels , that’s safe and simple to operate . it shows what’s possible when the radio industry works together , and we look forward to sharing what we’ve learned with manufacturers , so that all radios can improve . ”
“it’s the right time for this joint industry project in europe’s biggest market , germany , together with our british radio - colleagues . the web is an excellent additional platform for modern radio” , says hans - dieter hillmoth , general manager radioplayer deutschland and radio ffh in frankfurt , “radioplayer . de will be a non - profit - project to support radio listening , between the commercial and public broadcasters” .
developed by radioplayer ( the not - for - profit collaboration between the bbc and commercial radio ) , the hardware is manufactured under licence by market - leading supplier of car audio interfaces , connects2 . the largest installer of audio products to the retail sector , hyde park corner , are the preferred installer . customers can arrange for radioplayer car to be fitted at a time and a place to suit them .
radioplayer has a strong history of innovation , from being one of the first radio apps to work with android wear and apple watch , to being the first app in europe to work with apple carplay .
if you ' re a listener looking for a quick answer about one of our apps or services check the faqs or , if you ' re a station looking to join radioplayer , find more information .
it is such a shame that radioplayer only have commercial stations on their app . there are many good independent on - line stations out there that deserve a chance to shine for example radio 25 live . urltoken
“we’re going to keep enhancing the data , with better logos and phonetic station names coming next , to help voice - controlled car interfaces find our stations , ” added leo andrews , radioplayer’s chief technology officer .
the deal , which was co - ordinated by the newly - formed canadian association of broadcasters , will see at least fourteen companies signed up to the radioplayer canada coalition , representing the majority of canadian radio stations .
7digital is a b2b digital music and radio services company , providing technical infrastructure and extensive global music rights to create music streaming and radio services for a diverse range of customers . it also offers radio production , music curation services , editorial strategy and content management expertise . 7digital is licensed to trade under the name radioplayer worldwide in an exclusive partnership with uk radioplayer limited . for more see urltoken or follow @ 7digital on twitter .
radioplayer is a non - profit partnership between the bbc and commercial radio . our aim is to keep radio listening simple , particularly on things which are connected to the internet , like computers , smartphones , and tablets .
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radioplayer launched in 2011 , in a ground - breaking partnership between the bbc and commercial radio . it now has around 500 uk radio stations - including all bbc national and local services , all major commercial stations , and a selection of community and student radio . radioplayer is available on desktop , mobile , tablet , and in - car , and now has over six million users . for more see urltoken or follow @ ukradioplayer on twitter .
radioplayer worked with all in media to create the platform which switches between dab and fm signals depending on which will provide the best quality stream . it will be available to download in apple carplay compatible motors in the summer .
radioplayer car also enables drivers to ‘bluetooth’ their own smartphone music collections , take hands - free calls , listen safely to inbound text messages and receive instant audio travel news , customised by gps to their location and direction of travel .
radioplayer car is the world’s first voice - controlled hybrid radio adaptor , offering an easy upgrade for car stereos . it’s a ‘smart radio’ system , able to switch intelligently between dab , fm or streaming , to find the strongest signal .
the voice control system is woken by saying ‘radioplayer’ , then the name of a favourite station , which will automatically play on dab , fm or mobile . ‘wave - to - wake’ can also be used , by moving a hand near the phone . station names are announced over the speakers , ensuring there is no need to look at the screen . if the signal varies while driving , radioplayer car automatically switches to a different platform , keeping drivers listening via the best method possible .
michael hill , radioplayer managing director said : “there’s never been a better time to harness the international collaborative power of the radio sector . and there’s no better person to help us do that , than lawrence . 2017 will be a transformative year . ”
the first thing we did is to ensure that it was easy and safe to use ,
said managing director michael hill . �so we made radioplayer car voice - controlled , and speech - enabled [ the system speaks the name of the station it�s switching to ] . it was critical to us that the driver could change stations without touching their phone , or taking their eyes off the road . we challenged ourselves to make radioplayer car safer and simpler to use than an old fm radio . �
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the radioplayer model was first developed by the bbc and commercial radio in the uk . unlike other radio aggregation platforms , each radioplayer system is specific to the country in which it is launched , and operated by the stations it serves . there are shared technical standards for the browser radioplayers , the radio - discovery apps , and the back - end systems which power them – but broadcasters retain control over their own branding , streaming , and commercial deals . it’s this flexibility that appeals to the canadian radio operators .
from today , you should start noticing coverage of our long - awaited ‘radioplayer car’ launch . for those of you who don’t know , we kicked off this project a couple of years ago , which is why it’s great to see it finally available to the public .
consisting of a tried , tested and flexible desktop player , simple backend tools , a natural search engine , mobile apps on iphone , android and windows mobile , tablet apps on ipad , android and kindle , and even apps for your car : the uk radioplayer is used by hundreds of stations in the uk as their default player – and by millions of listeners to enjoy their favourite stations . radioplayer has made it simpler for listeners to find and hear great radio online , and easier for broadcasters to showcase the best of their content .
radioplayer is able to operate in a very reduced mode when cookies are disabled . you’ll still be able to listen to the radio , view recommendations and search for stations but you won’t be able to save stations to your my stations list , nor see your listening history .
tim davie , director at bbc audio and music said :
the success of radioplayer has proved the appeal of offering the whole of uk radio in one place . the app launch is a logical next step and is excellent news for listeners and the uk radio industry .
andrew harrison , chairman of radioplayer also added : “this new app will help smartphone users to discover the depth and breadth of uk radio . hundreds of stations are now just one mobile click away - another milestone in the industry ' s progress towards a multiplatform digital future . ”
for bbc radio listeners , radioplayer upgrades the existing bbc radio console by allowing you to search across all the stations involved and save presets of your favourite stations . we ' ve made it easier to share favourite bbc programmes with your friends and see information about what is now playing .
in 2012 , with smartphone use growing quickly , radioplayer released a series of apps , first for mobiles and then for tablets . these have continued to develop and grow , remain free to download , and are available for iphone , ipad , android phones and tablets , kindle fire and windows 8 phone .
the radioplayer console will pop up to play audio when you click to listen live or play listen again content on bbc radio websites . it ' s similar in appearance to the previous bbc console with some lovely features including the ability to search for live and on demand radio from stations across the uk .
not only does radioplayer car allow the driver to listen to radio , it also enables drivers to bluetooth their own smartphone music collection . it also allows the user to take hand free calls ; listen to incoming text messages ; and receive travel updates ( customised by driver’s location and direction of travel ) .
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there�s a whole area of science around switching , called �hysterisis , � but in the real world there�s no substitute for road - testing . the radioplayer team have covered many hundreds of miles , to fine - tune the algorithm that detects a fading signal , and judges when to switch to a better one . �
get the free radioplayer app on your smartphone or tablet , and you ' ll never miss your favourite music , news , sport , or drama again . tune in to hundreds of stations , and tens of thousands of catchup programmes . play live radio in your car , or hook up to a speaker via bluetooth and airplay .
although nearly 80 % of new cars come with a digital radio pre - installed ( radiotoday ) , the average life span of a car is over ten years . this means that 85 % of cars on the road do not have dab installed . the radioplayer is an aftermarket solution which avoids the unsightly wiring and many dashboard controls .
radioplayer canada –a new high - powered aggregator of more than 400 stations across canada–was officially launched today . virtually every radio company in the country is part of this ( bell isn’t ; they have iheartradio ) , allowing users to listen to any participation anywhere . you can listen live and to past radio shows ( i particularly like that feature . )
lawrence galkoff will be general manager of radioplayer worldwide , which already has licensing agreements in place in germany , ireland , austria , norway , and belgium . the business says it has plans to roll out the platform in canada and peru this year 2017 , and that conversations are taking place with dozens more countries that are interested in adopting it .
as well as integrating radio streaming apps with vehicle systems like android auto and carplay , radioplayer is working on revolutionary ‘hybrid’ radio technology for cars . the system , which was prototyped last year , will automatically select the best platform to deliver a chosen station , switching between dab , fm or streaming , as reception varies . it is expected to launch later this summer .
“we’ve talked to dozens of car companies over the past few years , ” radioplayer managing director michael hill said . “they’re all interested in improving their car radio interfaces , but the question they ask most often is – where can we get a reliable feed of the radio industry’s data ? this project starts to answer that question…to help keep radio simple , sexy , and central to the dashboard . ”
radioplayer car takes shape of a small box which is professionally fitted behind the dashboard . the box links to the aux input on an existing car radio . it wirelessly connects to the drivers smartphone , held by a mount . a free app enables the driver to safely control the radio . the ‘smart - radio’ system can switch between dab , fm or streaming in order to find the strongest signal .
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we’ve addressed many of these issues by working in partnership with a host of companies and individuals too numerous to list completely here – but they include connects2 , hyde park corner , togglebit , furthermore , all in media , ivan mahon , and james cridland . we’re also very grateful to the 40 or so ‘beta testers’ who volunteered to be guinea - pigs for our system last year . and to the radioplayer partners – the bbc , global , bauer , and radiocentre – for their patient support during this long project .
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two years later , radioplayer car is launching , with all these features . and the problems we’ve had to solve along the way , have led us to address many fundamental issues that face our industry . we all have a responsibility to improve our metadata ( logos , streams etc ) , work out how to flag important information to ‘connected’ car radios ( eg our broadcast bearers on dab and fm ) , engage more purposefully with car companies and other countries over radio standards , agree on common user interactions like how station - lists should work , and make our streams more ‘car - friendly’ .
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a small box , professionally fitted behind the dashboard , links to the ‘aux input’ on an existing car radio . it connects wirelessly to the driver’s smartphone , held safely in a mount , which is supplied . a free app enables the driver to control the multiplatform radio safely , navigating between stations which have been set as ‘favourites’ .
the two - year development process was a true partnership across the radio industry , with firms like togglebit , all in media , travel for media , and furthermore involved in designing and building the software and applications . 40 beta - testers were enlisted from across the uk radio industry , to ensure the system performs well in all cars .
you can see a full demo of the unit on this youtube video , along with an interview with michael hill .
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it was designed to cement uk radio’s place on apple’s interactive dashboard with conventional car radios set to be slowly replaced by more sophisticated systems including apple carplay and ford sync .
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available from apple app store and shortly on android phones via google play store , the app has featured a ‘station scroller’ search engine , which gives access to both live and catch - up radio .
the app has also included features which allow the user to set up their favourite station , and browse radio that’s local or trending , and share via social media .
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android auto , which is the competitor to apple ' s in - car system , is now available in the new hyundai sonata as standard , and is also available as an option for installation from companies like pioneer and others .
android auto synchronises a smartphone to the integrated touchscreen on a car dashboard . the phone can be plugged in to charge , and safely stowed out of sight .
more than 30 car manufacturers are backing the system and will offer android auto in new cars in the coming months . drivers can also convert existing cars by fitting a compatible stereo system . several companies are offering these , including pioneer .
apple carplay and android auto have different interfaces but provide similar capabilities , allowing the user to control a selection of apps via voice commands and access other features available on the infotainment screen .
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listening to the radio online has a history . the first station in the world to stream radio across the internet was north carolina student radio station wxyc in late 1994 .
bbc radio programmes have been available on the web for over fifteen years . a 1995 experiment by bbc radio 3 also included what we ' ve come to know as ' user - generated content ' and webcams .
in march 1996 , virgin radio in london became the first station in the world to be streamed online round - the - clock .
in 1999 , virgin ( which you ' ll now know as absolute radio ) scored another first with an ' interactive ' online player that provided information about what was playing .
in 2002 the bbc radio player was launched and two years later the bbc became the first uk broadcaster to podcast programmes ( with in our time , now past its 500th episode ) . it ' s safe to say that every other british radio station can now be heard online .
but for the whole of this history the uk radio industry has provided no single place to listen to all of your favourite stations - no equivalent to the transistor radio in your kitchen . you had to visit each web site in turn and accustom yourself to a different way of listening at each .
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radio caroline has a history going back to the day ' s of offshore radio in the 1960 ' s and is one that era ' s great survivors . in the 1970 ' s the station returned as an album format broadcaster operating off the coast of holland and then the uk from the radio - ship mi amigo until she sank in a storm in 1980 .
not giving up , caroline returned once again three years later with a bigger and better radio - ship ross revenge . this sturdy vessel rode out the great storm of 1987 only to have the weakened 300ft arial mast collapse a few days later . after repairs she was on the air again until 1990 with many more adventures which you can read about on the history pages of our website .
although we still have ross revenge , today ' s radio caroline is a landbased broadcaster using the ship for special occasions . we can be heard 24 hours a day around the world on the internet .
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in 1994 , the stone temple pilots began a then - record fifteen weeks run on top of the billboard album rock tracks chart with “interstate love song” .
in 1981 , the rolling stones went to number one on the billboard 200 album chart for the ninth and last time with “tattoo you” which began a nine week run on top of the chart .
also in 1981 , simon and garfunkel reunited for their first concert in eleven years at new york’s central park ; which was attended by over 750 , 000 people .
back then , we were starting to realise the scale of the challenge facing radio in car dashboards . although in - car listening is huge ( 25 % of all radio listening in the uk ) , we noticed that some car companies appeared to be overlooking the importance of radio to their customers .


a police auction is an auction of goods which have been confiscated by the police and can not or may not be returned to their original owners .

they may also contain surplus and retired police equipment , such as used police cars .

police auctions may be found in most countries but differ in their format .

in nations such as the united states , they are held by local police departments , and proceeds go to that vendor .

in other countries , such as the united kingdom , they are open to the public .

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we found a number of police forces linking to official ebay shops , including cheshire police * , nottinghamshire police * , leicestershire police * , sussex police * , thames valley police * and devon and cornwall police * .
auction houses  some police forces also sell goods via auction houses , which you have to attend in person .
northumbria police says it uses boldon auction galleries , while west midlands police uses aston ' s auctioneers & valuers . in london , we found frank g bowen ltd , an auction house which deals with police , bankruptcy and liquidation sales .
you may have to do a bit of detective work to find an auction near you  some police forces give this information on their websites , but not all do . however , if you search online for police auctions in your area ( eg , ' police auction manchester ' ) , you should be able to find if there ' s an auction house that sells goods on behalf of police .
customers complain a lot about the police auction site . what the hell , i do not want to loose my money .
the force have contracted two auction houses who sell police supplied recovered property . the auctions are held when there are enough items .
have you bought cheap stolen goods from police ? let us know how you got on  plus any police ebay stores or auction houses you ' ve spotted which do this  in the forum .
ripoff . my merchandise wasn ' t worth crap . isn ' t a police auction . they just took the name . stay away
billy leroy has his own style at auction . use his tips to wheel and deal your way into the best auction and antique steals .
“pos . what a ripoff . it ' s not a police auction . they just took the name for more business . rip off . ”
to bid , you ' ll mostly need to go to an auction house on the day and bid in person . however , some auction houses now offer live internet or telephone bidding . you ' ll have to register to bid with the auction house , whether you ' re bidding in person or not . you should be able to find out when the next police auction will be held by visiting the auction house ' s website .
you can often view items in person the day before an auction too  check online for details of viewings , or contact the auction house to ask .
for example , greater manchester police lists three auction houses on its website : central auction rooms of rochdale , charles taylor auctioneers & valuers and simon charles auctioneers & valuers . it says auctions are held when there are enough items to sell .
according to the italian police , the suspect used encrypted accounts to ask the model’s agent for $ 300 , 000 to stop the online auction from going ahead .
police said the woman was handcuffed to a chest of drawers in this apartment .
if you spot something that belongs to you on ebay or in an auction house , you ' ll need to get in touch with the police force selling it .
bumblebee auctions usually only has about 100 to 200 lots up for auction at once . official ebay stores vary  when we checked , leicestershire police had eight items on offer , though there were a whopping 162 listed in the official sussex police shop .
state of the art air conditioned auction hall with bidding undercover & tv monitors throughout .
according to the italian police , the suspect used encrypted accounts to ask the model ' s agent for $ 300 , 000 to stop the online auction from going ahead .
needless to say , i’ve been browsing the web for the next troy , michigan police auction . i need that $ 350 escort wagon . and that $ 400 jeep cherokee .
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this small house in the italian alps was where the woman was kept , police said .
works with police departments across the country to auction off the items they have seized or recovered . all of the items are examined by experts and anything that is fake is destroyed . urltoken gives a portion of the proceeds from the auction back to the police department ' s local community . many of the items on the site start at $ 1 with no reserve .
concerned that police might look for him after he called the modeling agency , the man then told police he had intended to take her to the british consulate in milan . but police were waiting for him after the consulate staff told them a man called to say he would be delivering a young british woman he found , according to a police statement sent to the daily beast .
the cool thing about this police auction is that the auctioneer conducted all the bidding from a school bus . as he finished selling cars , he’d just crank up the bus’s rough - running engine , and nurse that thing ten yards or so to auction off the next four or five vehicles .
laurence and sally know how to stand out in a crowd at auction . get their tips on how to make your mark and win big at auction , along with shrewd thrift store shopping advice .
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a number of forces use auction houses ( which you can visit in person ) to sell goods .
buy it and understand how the auction system works . the staff are always helpful , there are always
auctions of ex - police cars , vans and motorcycles of varying types and sizes from regional forces .
as always - awesome auction tonight ! even though the auction process can seem daunting , their sense of humour and lovely staff make it easy to navigate . doesn ' t ever feel like a chore but rather a lov
police forces say they make every effort to trace the rightful owner of the property before they sell it .
victoria police unclaimed and forfeited goods auctions the breen auction group on behalf of the victoria police conducts ‘unclaimed and forfeited goods’ auctions once every month in our auction rooms on a selected tuesday . the auction can be viewed the day prior from 1 . 00pm – 4 . 00pm and the morning of the sale from 8 . 00am . we restrict the auction to between 300 and 400 lots for each sale . we sell an average of 100 lots per hour . the types of assets sold vary each auction . we however consistently sell the following : electrical products : plasma and lcd televisions , lap top computers , home theatre systems , stereo systems , mobile phones , coffee machines , food processors , power tools , bicycles , perfume , domestic furniture , prints , clothing , shoes and more .
each auction website operates differently . in some cases , the auctions are operated completely by the government agency , while in other cases the agency only operates the shopping site , but a third - party company handles the auction itself .
the items available can be limited , as it depends on the amount of stolen goods each police force recovers .
the woman was kept handcuffed to a wooden chest of drawers in a bedroom for a week , police said .
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the auctions at which police and customs sell items retrieved from crime scenes or seized at the border have been axed .
the big downside to bumblebee auctions is most items must be collected in person from whichever police station ' s flogging it .
when she walked into the apartment where the photo shoot was supposed to take place , two men attacked her , police said .
police badges , patches & insignia we currently receive a vast amount of requests for policing memorabilia from all corners of the globe . we regret that we cannot supply badges , patches or insignia for gmp , unless in exceptional circumstances . government information on the police
traci lombardo , the newest auction specialist , gets lucky with this star trek figurine . how much do you think it sold for ?
mark meyer has a way of hustling his way into big - ticket finds . get auction and thrifty shopping tips from a pro .
police examining his phone and computer found nude photos of her taken while she was drugged in milan . some of those pictures also appeared on the darknet auction site . he is not yet being charged for sex crimes , only kidnapping and illegally holding a person captive .
many police forces in england and wales use an ebay - style site called bumblebee auctions to sell lost property or goods seized from criminals .
police say the first identified suspect initially met ayling in paris where she traveled for a photo shoot that was cancelled and rescheduled in milan .
the new york police department regularly auctions seized property . vehicles are normally sold through public auctions , while general property is now sold online .
turners says it will have to sell items like alcohol and cigarettes at other auctions because they ' re not allowed on the online auction site .
when we checked , most items were sold via auction . however , a few had the ' buy it now ' option , so it varies .
large selection of vintage cars to be auctioned off on site in chilliwack . also included in the auction is a large selection of nos auto parts .
to benefit both the buyer and breen auction group we strongly advise that purchasers attend our viewings to peruse and test all items that are in the auction . breen auction group endeavour to provide as much information as possible regarding the items that are being auctioned , however , there are no guarantees on items . we have a buyer beware ( items are sold as is ) policy and therefore it is of benefit to the buyer to view and test the items .
historically , we have operated a vehicle salvage auction locally in the oxfordshire and buckinghamshire area . however , asm auto recycling has acknowledged the rise in popularity of online salvage sales on auction sites such as ebay and joined forces with uk vehicle insurers and salvage dealers to offer online bidding of salvage cars through our own platform . if you cannot collect a salvage vehicle bought at auction online , asm auto recycling offers a competitively - priced delivery service to specified addresses .
official police ebay stores  some forces have now set up their own ebay shops . you can collect items in person or sometimes have them delivered .
the model , who has not been named , was assaulted , drugged , handcuffed and stuck in a travel bag , police said in a statement .
e would be at every auction but as we live in whanganui now we can only bid on line . thanks for the good times alex and tracey .
the model arrived in milan on july 10 and already had a photo shoot booked through her agent for the following day , according to the police account .
most items sold are similar to those on bumblebee and ebay , but you ' re also more likely to find larger items such as cars at auction houses .
it ' s important to understand that at auction houses , your final cost will be more than the amount the item closes for after you ' ve bid .
many states and even some local governments also sell surplus property . contact your state ' s surplus property division to find out if it operates an auction program .
no  it ' s important to remember that just because it ' s a police auction , doesn ' t mean it ' s automatically cheap . always check prices for similar items on ebay , facebook selling groups and the used marketplace on amazon * too . see our ebay buying and facebook selling guides for more .
bumblebee auctions  an ebay - style site which features stolen goods listed by police forces across england and wales . you usually have to collect items in person .
the websites for the auctions included a description of the victim and a starting price but police said it was still unclear whether the suspect had made them up .
vat on the hammer price : a few auction houses also add 20 % vat to items ' hammer prices . this would push your price up to £43 . 20 .
in atlanta allows bidders to browse and test items up for auction by the major trucking lines - - items that were over - shipped , damaged or lost in transit .
the real crown jewel of this little police auction was a gorgeous 2013 hyundai elantra that , at least on the outside and in the interior , looked very well maintained . plus , it came with keys , which is always a plus . brought in for driving under a suspended license , the elantra’s starting bid was $ 2 , 145 .
before we started , kevin checked in at the front desk ( the window of a school bus ) , signed some paperwork and received a bidder card and an auction list .
once that sold for $ 100 ( even the police officer got in on the bidding for the spree ) , everyone took their cash to the bus and paid up . in this auction , if someone bought a car for more than $ 1 , 000 , they didn’t have to pay the full amount immediately , just 20 percent to hold the vehicle .
many items of jewelry are bought at auction at a small fraction of the
buy direct price .
how can this be ? what is the real value of these items .
really enjoy seeing what is up for auction . there are some really great buys . thorntons have great staff who are always friendly and helpful . thanks again for another great buy .
one man then drove her , still inside the suitcase , in the back of his car to near the french border not far from turin where he kept her in a room at an events hall he had rented with false documents , according to italian police , with the intention of listing her on a dark web auction site for a starting price of $ 300 , 000 in bitcoin .
struggling to understand the descriptions of our salvage vehicles within our latest online auction ? click here to get a full description of each technical abbreviation to put you firmly in the picture before making a purchase .
govdeals provides services to various government agencies that allow them to sell surplus and confiscated items via the internet . each participating agency has its own auction rules and regulations and may be subject to government ordinances .
( cnn ) a 20 - year - old british model was kidnapped in milan , italy , to be auctioned off on a pornographic website on the dark web , the italian state police said saturday .
we are a premier full - service private auction company liquidating property seized by police and federal agencies , property from abandoned safe deposit boxes , seized bank assets , bankruptcies , financial institutions , business inventory liquidations , and other consigners . our firm conducts traditional live auctions throughout the year at various locations across the country , as well as auctions on the internet . please see our schedule of upcoming auctions for further details .
milan , italy – a 20 - year - old british model was kidnapped in milan , italy , to be auctioned off on a pornographic website on the dark web , the italian state police said saturday .
when we looked , most smaller items ( eg , cameras and jewellery ) had a delivery option . larger items such as bikes and televisions were collection - only  often from the police force ' s headquarters .
many police forces across the uk sell on loot which they ' ve seized . and because this isn ' t widely known about  and because the police sell on items they ' d otherwise have to store or dispose of  you could bag real bargains . for example , we spotted a kids ' bike for 99p ( collection only ) , a classical guitar for £14 ( incl delivery ) and an armani watch for £15 ( collection only ) .
we ' ve now updated this guide with even more ways to get your hands on stolen goods . and it ' s all completely legit and above board  in fact , even the police are in on it . . .
there are three main routes the police use to flog this stuff  it ' s worth checking out all three , but the route for you may depend on what ' s available near you , as many items have to be collected .
some police forces have set up their own official ebay shops to sell recovered goods . what ' s more , smaller items often have a delivery option , so you can still buy from them even if the force is miles from you .
upcoming auctions are listed below . ( they can take a moment or two to load . ) click on the red auction title for more information and you ' ll find a link to the auctioneer ' s website where there is even more detail !
people there is no such thing as a online police auction , wake up this so called company is based in china they are a cheap liquidator that buys from broke outlets that have gone out of business , they say that they have a head office in the usa , , it is a little empty building . . . . do not fall for it prob funding org crime . . , . . do not give then your hard earned money , , , remember you pay for what you get
after the jeep , the auction finished off with a pontiac sunfire , a ’90s ford f - 150 , a dodge dakota , and then arguably the crown jewel of the show , a honda spree minibike . just look at this marvelous piece of machinery :
got the second franklin half dollar the auction site showed it graded as a pr70 , i got a coin ungraded and just in a plastic holder . stay away from this site , it is all a scam , cant beleive that places still support them ,
police released photos of both the milan studio where she was drugged and the small room near turin where she was kept , as well as the duffle bag , some items of her clothing and the blue station wagon in which the man transported her .
the 18 city of los angeles official police garages ( opgs ) hold lien sales auctions . the auctions are open to the public . all vehicles are sold
as is , where is
and with all faults . seller makes no warranty or refunds . vehicles are sold in an open competitive bid auction . the highest bidder is the buyer . the auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid or stop the sale of a vehicle . in the event of a dispute , the auctioneer ' s decision will be final .
is a partner of the department of justice and us department of homeland security that executes auctions all over the country for vehicles acquired in the asset seizure and forfeiture program . on this site you can preview items going up for public auction and do some online bidding .
not quite . on ebay , you can sneakily win auctions by swooping in seconds before the deadline . bumblebee works differently . if someone bids in the last 10 minutes , it automatically extends the auction by 10 minutes , giving others a chance to fight back . occasionally , auctions get cancelled when the rightful owner spots their property and claims it back . of course , you ' ll get your cash back if you ' ve already paid . if you ' ve tried the site , please feed back on the police auctions forum thread .
i really don ' t understand why this website still allow to open ! ! ! ! it is has nothing to do with police auction at all ! ! ! ! we brought some so called 18k ruby / sapphire , they are not only not genuine , they don ' t even bother to make it look a bit more real . you don ' t need expert to tell you they are fake , even a 7yr old know these are fake . hold your money ! ! ! and don ' t fail into this website ! ! !
a 30 - year - old polish national who resides in the united kingdom was arrested on kidnapping charges . lukasz herba was arrested july 17 outside the british consulate in milan while accompanying the woman , said lorenzo bucossi , the head of the milan police mobile command unit .
i bought 4 pieces and all are worthless . all fake , surely the company pays people for positive comments on the parts that are worthless . and i am in doubt and afraid to return and not receive my money , i made the complaint in the state police .
don ' t worry , we know moneysavers are law - abiding citizens , and we ' re not about to encourage you to break the law . this is all about snapping up lost property or goods seized from criminals when the police can ' t find the rightful owners .
ever watched storage hunters , the us tv show where people bid for the mystery contents of storage units ? well , you can do something similar with lost luggage auctions . when airlines can ' t reunite lost bags with their rightful owners , they often sell them via specialist auction houses .
i’ve always heard that anyone off the street can go to police auctions and bid on hilariously inexpensive cars . but it wasn’t until last week that i actually attended one of these bidding wars and learned how true that is . let me tell you , friend : it was amazing .
to find an official store , start by checking the website of your police force to see if it sells stolen goods on ebay . if not , look further afield , though make sure what you ' re buying has a delivery option or you ' re able to collect it .
unclaimed lost property items that do not contain personal or sensitive information are auctioned publicly . auctions are organised within the area items were located or surrendered . auctions are advertised in local papers or you can call your local police station to find out when one will take place close to you .
i guess the reason for that ( is ) people don ' t have the time to come to a public auction on a tuesday or a wednesday or a thursday because they ' re working or they ' ve got other pressures ,
branch manager for turners ' commercial division jason tredgett says .
if you spot something that ' s yours on bumblebee auctions , email service @ urltoken and hopefully they ' ll reunite you with your property . if in the rare case you spot your property after it ' s been sold , the police force will contact the buyer and attempt to negotiate its return .
police say they found a letter on the suspect’s computer , apparently addressed to the woman , in which the group kingpin says , “you are being released as a huge generosity from black death group . your release does , however , come with a warning and you should read this letter very carefully . ”
this may limit your choice as not every force is on the site  police in london , scotland and northern ireland aren ' t there , for example . but if there ' s a delivery option , you can get items sent anywhere in the uk for an extra fee , typically £5 to £8 .
2014 dodge charger police sedan 4 - dr , 5 . 7l v8 ohv 16v . vehicle engine runs and is driveable . no known repairs needed . maintained every 4000 miles . removed from service on 06 / 18 / 2018 . automatic transmission / 2 wd . blue exterior / minor dents / no window cracks /
the cars at this auction weren’t what i’d call “exciting , ” but it’s still a good thing i didn’t have a bidders number , because i would have been all over that 1985 honda spree motorcycle , the 1993 ford escort wagon , and probably that 1995 chevy astro van . ( i’ve got a weak spot for astro vans . )
thorntons monday general auction 09 . 07 . 18 starting at 6pm . viewing is highly recommended , you can come in to 8 tiri place from 9am to view . if you can ' t make it in house then don ' t worry you can link into our live online bidding from the comfort of your own home just click the link below
people were on their cellphones taking bids from afar , others were desperately eyeing the cars to see if the panels and bumper covers were in decent enough shape to make some cash at the current bidding price . though there were only a handful of folks at this little auction , the dynamic—the subtle things people did to make sure they made a sound buying decision—was enthralling .
is run by a private company and is not affiliated with the government . it provides information and links to government - run auctions , but the site itself is part of the wholesale liquidation auction market . items are sold as is and sometimes there are fees . you have to register to bid and get information , but it doesn’t cost anything to join the site .
but when the woman got to the photo studio address in milan , there were no cameras . there were four men , with a syringe full of ketalar , a common anesthetic drug often used to sedate horses . police say the men tackled her and jabbed her in the arm , then put a pillowcase over her head before stuffing her in a large rolling duffle bag .
as a gesture of goodwill to our vehicle salvage buyers , asm offers a discount of up to 20 % on all used car parts supplied for the repair of cars purchased from us . ( nb . this discount only applies to salvage vehicles purchased from asm auto recycling ltd ! it does not apply to vehicles being sold by any of the other companies on the online salvage auction . )
i returned home wishing i had never gone to this auction , because as someone trying to get over his junky - vehicle hoarding tendencies , i’m not strong enough to handle this kind of temptation . sure , many of these cars were junk , but they were dirt cheap . and since most were impounded for some sort of driving infraction , there’s a decent chance they move under their own power .
the man , unnamed in print due to italy’s privacy laws—although photographs of his mugshot and a fake passport are now available on italian media and have been released by the police—lived at least part - time in the united kingdom and allegedly had taken secret photos of the woman there , implying that the scam is part of a larger network that identifies victims and then lures them to milan or elsewhere .
speaking to reporters outside her london home , she said , “i am incredibly grateful to the italian and u . k . authorities for all they have done to secure my safe release . i have just arrived home after four weeks and haven ' t had time to gather my thoughts . i am not at liberty to say anything further until i have been debriefed by the u . k . police . ”
this important personal property auction included over 1 , 300 items from state and federal agencies , abandoned safe deposit boxes , unredeemed pledged assets from various financial institutions , several business inventory liquidations , several estates and other consignors . included rare art , gold and silver coins , jewelry , rolex and other fine watches , antiques , valuable paper currency , sports memorabilia , electronics , glassware , bronzes , musical instruments , and valuables of all types .
her lawyer , francesco pesce , told the daily telegraph that she was cooperating with police . “she is such a young girl to have been subjected to such an ordeal , she must have suffered so much , ” he said . “it must have been terrifying to be alone in this house being locked up by strangers in the middle of nowhere . she was told she was going to be sold . it was scary . ”
i bought a 2 dollar bill supposedly rare i paid 20 it had a tear in the bill i got it i had it appraised without the tear it ' s worth 5 dollars because of the year it ' s worth 2 dollars bull $ # * ! then i bought a ring that they said was worth 1 , 600 dollars i receive it got it appraised worth 50 $ i paid 32 $ plus 12 . 95 sh do not buy from this auction it ' s a scam
you guys are frauds ! when a customer sends a formal complaint why don ' t you respond ! your products are fake , not worth $ 5 . 00 , fake stones , not 925 stalling silver , not as shown in the online photo , ( using photo shop ) . do not buy from this site as you will end up sending it back . i have reported this scam and fraud to my bank and the us federal police system . what is your return address for goods ?
we always have a fantastic selection of vehicles for sale at auction every week including cars , vans , commercials , minibuses , buses , coachs , ambulances , 4x4 ' s , people carriers , refuse vehicles , tippers , tankers , gulley emptiers , jetters , hoists , fire engines , dropsides , curtainsiders , cherry pickers , tracked machinery , wheeled loaders , tractors , trailers , cranes , skips , roll on roll off ' s , link tips , road sweepers , precinct sweepers , ride on mowers , pedestrian mowers and plant & machinery .
you could tell that most people knew each other . it felt like these few dozen bidders were part of an exclusive network of junkyard owners and flip - artists who have been bidding on cars against each other for years . every now and then , when one guy outbid another , you’d see the losing bidder lean over to a friend and talk shit on the winner . “he just buys cars for the sake of buying them . he probably makes no money , ” i heard one guy whisper . police auctions are full of mysteries and secrets .
i will never participate in this auction again . i used a gift card to purchase 3 rolls of nickles for 125 . 00 . they called because they couldn ' t verify my address but i couldn ' t call them right back . i never had this problem before ! i was working and couldn ' t answer or call them right back . they cancelled the order and put the money back on a gift card that no longer exists . i have no information regarding the card . they didn ' t care and said it was my fault ! i lost 125 . 00 and had to deal with people who could care less . never again ! ! lucky them ! they will get even more money for the nickles i paid for !
my ex has taken things from our place that didn ' t belong to them . what can i do ?
someone i know ' borrowed ' an item of property and won ' t give it back . what can i do ?
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i reached out to my friend kevin , who manages my local junkyard , to see if he’d let me tag along for one of his car - hunting endeavors . so on saturday morning , he drove me to a small gravel impound lot in the suburbs of michigan , where a bunch of tattered old cars sat under the scrupulous eyes of potential bidders .
from there we walked the yard , and while i was drooling over a 2001 jeep cherokee , he was looking over each car with a fine - toothed comb . in some cases , bidders couldn’t pop the hoods , and they couldn’t start any of the vehicles to see if they ran .
but kevin has a sharp eye for vin codes , which he can decipher to figure out more about the engine . couple his vin - reading skills with his knowledge of what engine and car parts are in high demand ( and which parts fit which cars ) , and kevin always knows exactly how much he wants to spend on each vehicle .
the bidding started out fairly tame . individuals there bought a beat up impala for $ 525 , a chevy astro van for $ 425 , and the shittiest chrysler pt cruiser i have ever seen for $ 300 . as for the awesome ford escort wagon ? well , it didn’t do so hot , in part , kevin told me , because it’s so light and has low scrap value , and because parts are in low demand :
you could tell there was tension in the air as we started getting to the more desirable cars . here’s kevin , duking it out with another gentleman for a 2003 ford escape . after a few back - and - forths , kevin tapped out at $ 525 , as the vehicle crossed the threshold from surefire - profit into “questionable . ”
getting that starting bid was no trouble , but from there , a white - haired gentleman went toe - to - toe with another guy in an orange shirt . the bid immediately jumped from $ 2 , 145 to $ 2 , 500 , then up to $ 2 , 525 , then a giant leap to $ 3 , 000 .
the orange - shirted man then shot that bid up to $ 3 , 100 , to which the white - haired fellow responded with a $ 400 increase . orange fired back with an even higher hike , bringing the bidding up to $ 4 , 000 .
white - hair then responded with $ 4 , 100 , but orange - shirt didn’t bat an eyelash , shooting bidding all the way up to $ 4 , 500 . with these big jumps , it was obvious the orange - shirted man wanted this hyundai . still , white - hair—who had bought up a number of cars that day—wasn’t backing down .
he cranked up the price to $ 4 , 700 , forcing orange - shirt to move the needle to $ 4 , 800 . white hair doesn’t care ; he offers $ 5 , 000 . orange shirt : $ 5 , 100 . white hair : $ 5 , 200 . then a lull ensues . the auctioneer gets ready to conclude bidding , saying “fifty - two , going once . . . ”
after a bit of awkward indecision , orange shirt puts up his bidder’s number and offers $ 5 , 300 . white hair strikes back with $ 5 , 400 , and orange shirt doesn’t hesitate to pop his number up another time , ultimately winning the hyundai for $ 5 , 500 .
after the hyundai came a white jeep cherokee , a vehicle that many junkyards would love to have in their inventory as jeep parts tend to sell well . but at a starting price of $ 350 , there wasn’t a lot of money to be made on a vehicle that is so common , it has essentially become the go - to disposable off - roader .
after paying up or putting down the hold money , buyers had 24 hours to return and tow their newly purchased vehicles off the lot .
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unsurprisingly , the most common categories are things most likely to be nicked  when we last checked , we found bicycles , cameras , jewellery , tools and games consoles .
crucially , you ' ll often need to collect whatever you buy , so it ' s important to factor in which force is selling an item before you bid . you can occasionally pay for delivery though .
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if you buy an item and it isn ' t as described in the listing , you have the right to return it and get your money back . bumblebee says if you have any issues with the condition of your item , or you haven ' t received it within 28 working days , you should email chris @ urltoken .
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