UK police forces are selling recovered stolen goods legally on eBay and through auction houses, offering shoppers the chance to grab designer items at a fraction of their retail price.
Forces including Sussex and Leicestershire list items ranging from designer clothes by Moncler, Dior and Nike to razor blades and batteries. Smaller items often come with delivery options, so buyers can purchase even if the force is located far away.
Luxury Items at Auction
One force is auctioning a 2011 Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale S-4 Gas Bi-Fuel in black, seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act. The car is also listed on Autotrader with prices between £50,000 and £62,000.
Auction houses like John Pye run both in-person and online sales, featuring luxury watch auctions with brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Breitling, and Tag Heuer, alongside designer clothes, appliances, bikes, TVs, and tech.
How to Find These Bargains
Shoppers can check their local police force's website to see if they sell on eBay, or look further afield, ensuring items have delivery options or are collectible. Clwyd Auction House and Wilsons Auctions, with a branch in Newport, also handle police and government auctions.
Northamptonshire Police have set up a Vinted account to sell recovered items, including Pandora charms, designer clothes, and rare coins.
