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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
From gold bangles to belts, the bizarre items on auction at Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport's annual lost property auction kicked off this Monday, offering an eclectic mix of forgotten items—from luxury jewellery to household appliances—all starting at just $10. Within hours, some bids soared to nearly $1,000. Roughly 2,000 unclaimed items are up for grabs this year, with proceeds going to a charity initiative funding swimming lessons for local children. The auction is run by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers and has already raised more than $1.9 million since 2013. Items range from the mundane to the truly bizarre: over 250 laptops, 200 headphones, designer belts, unopened perfumes, bottles of duty-free liquor, a CPAP machine, and even an Electrolux vacuum cleaner. One item labeled a 'Hooverboard' (possibly a hoverboard) also made the list—likely left behind due to airline bans. Tech gear is in high demand, with unopened AirPods and bundles of used headphones drawing attention. But it's the jewellery that's creating a bidding frenzy: one 18-carat gold bracelet attracted 19 bidders and quickly reached $600. A black Gucci bag climbed to $320 after just a few hours. According to the Yale Budget Lab, items are sourced from more than 40 million passengers passing through the airport annually. While over 7,000 items were successfully returned to their owners last year, others—like a circular saw or a sun lounge—remained unclaimed. Live Events And yes, some 'personal pleasure items' also make it into the mix, with staff noting at least one suitcase packed entirely with such belongings. 'This auction is more than just a chance to score a great find, it's about giving back to our local community,' the airport's corporate affairs general manager, Josh Clements was quoted as saying by The Guardian. The auction not only offers potential bargains but also a quirky glimpse into the curious habits—and forgetfulness—of travelers. And for those living under the airport's flight path, there's a good chance the auction's proceeds will soon make a splash at their local pool.
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Business
- The Advertiser
Airport's lost lots auctioned off to teach kids to swim
Jewellery, alcohol and lots and lots of headphones lost by the 40 million passengers who travel through Australia's busiest airport each year are being auctioned off. The Sydney Airport lost property auction, beginning on Monday, hopes to raise funds to pay for swimming lessons for thousands of local children. "This auction is more than just a chance to score a great find, it's about giving back to our local community," the airport's corporate affairs general manager Josh Clements said. More than 2000 items are being auctioned off, with bids starting at $10. Shortly after the auction started, a pair of Apple AirPods Pro, sealed in their box, was leading the interest, with 21 bidders pushing the price up to $200, with more than a week before the auction's end. Those chasing a bargain may be more interested in other lots listing multiple pairs of the popular headphone, with pictures showing varying degrees of damage, questionable cleanliness, and unverified authenticity. Residents living near the airport may be interested in several other noise-cancelling headphones on offer. Laptops and e-readers are some of the other items frequently taken aboard, and subsequently lost by flyers, as well as abandoned airport purchases such as perfumes and duty-free-sized bottles of spirits which make up a significant number of auction items. The airport curfew reduces noise between 11pm and 6am but those struggling to sleep for other reasons could pick up a cheap CPAP sleep apnoea treatment device, among some of the more unusual finds. Other oddities include an Electrolux vacuum cleaner, and an unrelated, and perhaps erroneously titled, "Hooverboard" - likely abandoned by a traveller unaware the self-balancing mobility devices had been banned from the air by many carriers. Popular items on Monday morning included an 18ct gold bracelet, with 19 bidders pushing the price up to $600. A black Gucci bag had 14 bidders willing to pay up to $320. The auction is being conducted by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers. Director Casi Prischi said the auction is one of its most loved events. "People from all over Australia log in to bid, not just for the bargains, but because it supports something meaningful." The airport has kicked in $100,000 with hopes the auction can secure another $200,000 to fund swimming lessons for children in Sydney's inner west, over where planes descend on approach to the airport. Jewellery, alcohol and lots and lots of headphones lost by the 40 million passengers who travel through Australia's busiest airport each year are being auctioned off. The Sydney Airport lost property auction, beginning on Monday, hopes to raise funds to pay for swimming lessons for thousands of local children. "This auction is more than just a chance to score a great find, it's about giving back to our local community," the airport's corporate affairs general manager Josh Clements said. More than 2000 items are being auctioned off, with bids starting at $10. Shortly after the auction started, a pair of Apple AirPods Pro, sealed in their box, was leading the interest, with 21 bidders pushing the price up to $200, with more than a week before the auction's end. Those chasing a bargain may be more interested in other lots listing multiple pairs of the popular headphone, with pictures showing varying degrees of damage, questionable cleanliness, and unverified authenticity. Residents living near the airport may be interested in several other noise-cancelling headphones on offer. Laptops and e-readers are some of the other items frequently taken aboard, and subsequently lost by flyers, as well as abandoned airport purchases such as perfumes and duty-free-sized bottles of spirits which make up a significant number of auction items. The airport curfew reduces noise between 11pm and 6am but those struggling to sleep for other reasons could pick up a cheap CPAP sleep apnoea treatment device, among some of the more unusual finds. Other oddities include an Electrolux vacuum cleaner, and an unrelated, and perhaps erroneously titled, "Hooverboard" - likely abandoned by a traveller unaware the self-balancing mobility devices had been banned from the air by many carriers. Popular items on Monday morning included an 18ct gold bracelet, with 19 bidders pushing the price up to $600. A black Gucci bag had 14 bidders willing to pay up to $320. The auction is being conducted by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers. Director Casi Prischi said the auction is one of its most loved events. "People from all over Australia log in to bid, not just for the bargains, but because it supports something meaningful." The airport has kicked in $100,000 with hopes the auction can secure another $200,000 to fund swimming lessons for children in Sydney's inner west, over where planes descend on approach to the airport. Jewellery, alcohol and lots and lots of headphones lost by the 40 million passengers who travel through Australia's busiest airport each year are being auctioned off. The Sydney Airport lost property auction, beginning on Monday, hopes to raise funds to pay for swimming lessons for thousands of local children. "This auction is more than just a chance to score a great find, it's about giving back to our local community," the airport's corporate affairs general manager Josh Clements said. More than 2000 items are being auctioned off, with bids starting at $10. Shortly after the auction started, a pair of Apple AirPods Pro, sealed in their box, was leading the interest, with 21 bidders pushing the price up to $200, with more than a week before the auction's end. Those chasing a bargain may be more interested in other lots listing multiple pairs of the popular headphone, with pictures showing varying degrees of damage, questionable cleanliness, and unverified authenticity. Residents living near the airport may be interested in several other noise-cancelling headphones on offer. Laptops and e-readers are some of the other items frequently taken aboard, and subsequently lost by flyers, as well as abandoned airport purchases such as perfumes and duty-free-sized bottles of spirits which make up a significant number of auction items. The airport curfew reduces noise between 11pm and 6am but those struggling to sleep for other reasons could pick up a cheap CPAP sleep apnoea treatment device, among some of the more unusual finds. Other oddities include an Electrolux vacuum cleaner, and an unrelated, and perhaps erroneously titled, "Hooverboard" - likely abandoned by a traveller unaware the self-balancing mobility devices had been banned from the air by many carriers. Popular items on Monday morning included an 18ct gold bracelet, with 19 bidders pushing the price up to $600. A black Gucci bag had 14 bidders willing to pay up to $320. The auction is being conducted by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers. Director Casi Prischi said the auction is one of its most loved events. "People from all over Australia log in to bid, not just for the bargains, but because it supports something meaningful." The airport has kicked in $100,000 with hopes the auction can secure another $200,000 to fund swimming lessons for children in Sydney's inner west, over where planes descend on approach to the airport. Jewellery, alcohol and lots and lots of headphones lost by the 40 million passengers who travel through Australia's busiest airport each year are being auctioned off. The Sydney Airport lost property auction, beginning on Monday, hopes to raise funds to pay for swimming lessons for thousands of local children. "This auction is more than just a chance to score a great find, it's about giving back to our local community," the airport's corporate affairs general manager Josh Clements said. More than 2000 items are being auctioned off, with bids starting at $10. Shortly after the auction started, a pair of Apple AirPods Pro, sealed in their box, was leading the interest, with 21 bidders pushing the price up to $200, with more than a week before the auction's end. Those chasing a bargain may be more interested in other lots listing multiple pairs of the popular headphone, with pictures showing varying degrees of damage, questionable cleanliness, and unverified authenticity. Residents living near the airport may be interested in several other noise-cancelling headphones on offer. Laptops and e-readers are some of the other items frequently taken aboard, and subsequently lost by flyers, as well as abandoned airport purchases such as perfumes and duty-free-sized bottles of spirits which make up a significant number of auction items. The airport curfew reduces noise between 11pm and 6am but those struggling to sleep for other reasons could pick up a cheap CPAP sleep apnoea treatment device, among some of the more unusual finds. Other oddities include an Electrolux vacuum cleaner, and an unrelated, and perhaps erroneously titled, "Hooverboard" - likely abandoned by a traveller unaware the self-balancing mobility devices had been banned from the air by many carriers. Popular items on Monday morning included an 18ct gold bracelet, with 19 bidders pushing the price up to $600. A black Gucci bag had 14 bidders willing to pay up to $320. The auction is being conducted by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers. Director Casi Prischi said the auction is one of its most loved events. "People from all over Australia log in to bid, not just for the bargains, but because it supports something meaningful." The airport has kicked in $100,000 with hopes the auction can secure another $200,000 to fund swimming lessons for children in Sydney's inner west, over where planes descend on approach to the airport.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Airport's lost lots auctioned off to teach kids to swim
Jewellery, alcohol and lots and lots of headphones lost by the 40 million passengers who travel through Australia's busiest airport each year are being auctioned off. The Sydney Airport lost property auction, beginning on Monday, hopes to raise funds to pay for swimming lessons for thousands of local children. "This auction is more than just a chance to score a great find, it's about giving back to our local community," the airport's corporate affairs general manager Josh Clements said. More than 2000 items are being auctioned off, with bids starting at $10. Shortly after the auction started, a pair of Apple AirPods Pro, sealed in their box, was leading the interest, with 21 bidders pushing the price up to $200, with more than a week before the auction's end. Those chasing a bargain may be more interested in other lots listing multiple pairs of the popular headphone, with pictures showing varying degrees of damage, questionable cleanliness, and unverified authenticity. Residents living near the airport may be interested in several other noise-cancelling headphones on offer. Laptops and e-readers are some of the other items frequently taken aboard, and subsequently lost by flyers, as well as abandoned airport purchases such as perfumes and duty-free-sized bottles of spirits which make up a significant number of auction items. The airport curfew reduces noise between 11pm and 6am but those struggling to sleep for other reasons could pick up a cheap CPAP sleep apnoea treatment device, among some of the more unusual finds. Other oddities include an Electrolux vacuum cleaner, and an unrelated, and perhaps erroneously titled, "Hooverboard" - likely abandoned by a traveller unaware the self-balancing mobility devices had been banned from the air by many carriers. Popular items on Monday morning included an 18ct gold bracelet, with 19 bidders pushing the price up to $600. A black Gucci bag had 14 bidders willing to pay up to $320. The auction is being conducted by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers. Director Casi Prischi said the auction is one of its most loved events. "People from all over Australia log in to bid, not just for the bargains, but because it supports something meaningful." The airport has kicked in $100,000 with hopes the auction can secure another $200,000 to fund swimming lessons for children in Sydney's inner west, over where planes descend on approach to the airport.
West Australian
4 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
Airport's lost lots auctioned off to teach kids to swim
Jewellery, alcohol and lots and lots of headphones lost by the 40 million passengers who travel through Australia's busiest airport each year are being auctioned off. The Sydney Airport lost property auction, beginning on Monday, hopes to raise funds to pay for swimming lessons for thousands of local children. "This auction is more than just a chance to score a great find, it's about giving back to our local community," the airport's corporate affairs general manager Josh Clements said. More than 2000 items are being auctioned off, with bids starting at $10. Shortly after the auction started, a pair of Apple AirPods Pro, sealed in their box, was leading the interest, with 21 bidders pushing the price up to $200, with more than a week before the auction's end. Those chasing a bargain may be more interested in other lots listing multiple pairs of the popular headphone, with pictures showing varying degrees of damage, questionable cleanliness, and unverified authenticity. Residents living near the airport may be interested in several other noise-cancelling headphones on offer. Laptops and e-readers are some of the other items frequently taken aboard, and subsequently lost by flyers, as well as abandoned airport purchases such as perfumes and duty-free-sized bottles of spirits which make up a significant number of auction items. The airport curfew reduces noise between 11pm and 6am but those struggling to sleep for other reasons could pick up a cheap CPAP sleep apnoea treatment device, among some of the more unusual finds. Other oddities include an Electrolux vacuum cleaner, and an unrelated, and perhaps erroneously titled, "Hooverboard" - likely abandoned by a traveller unaware the self-balancing mobility devices had been banned from the air by many carriers. Popular items on Monday morning included an 18ct gold bracelet, with 19 bidders pushing the price up to $600. A black Gucci bag had 14 bidders willing to pay up to $320. The auction is being conducted by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers. Director Casi Prischi said the auction is one of its most loved events. "People from all over Australia log in to bid, not just for the bargains, but because it supports something meaningful." The airport has kicked in $100,000 with hopes the auction can secure another $200,000 to fund swimming lessons for children in Sydney's inner west, over where planes descend on approach to the airport.
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
New Electrolux Vacuum Elevates Home Care Game
Company launches its first wet-dry vacuum in North America CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The company has launched its first wet-dry vacuum under the Electrolux brand in North America, with two models designed to clean everyday messes with flexibility and ease. The Electrolux 2-in-1 Wet-Dry Vacuum standard model is perfect for hard surfaces, while the Complete Home model adds a convenient, motorized bristle attachment for tackling carpeted areas for a complete home cleaning. The products are priced at $499 and $699, respectively, and are now available on 'We're pleased to be bringing these efficient, versatile vacuum cleaners to the North American market under our Electrolux brand, as we strive to help consumers live better,' says Jackie Orsini, director for Consumables & Accessories, Small Domestic Appliances and Wellbeing for Electrolux Group North America. 'We understand consumer preferences vary, and these models ensure their family's needs are met while also reducing the number of floorcare appliances in the home.' The products' features will elevate consumers' cleaning routines in the following ways: * Pricing and promotions subject to change and can vary by retailer. About Electrolux Group Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2024, Electrolux Group North America had sales of $4.3 billion and employed more than 9,000 people. For more information go to View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Electrolux Group
