The Federal Revenue Office in Pelotas (RS) opened an electronic auction offering 58 lots of seized or unclaimed items, including game consoles, smartphones and household electronics. Bids are accepted only until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, the 11th, and the live auction will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the 12th.
Items range widely in type and value — from bottles of wine to trucks — but the event is particularly notable for tech and gaming gear. For example, lot 1 lists a PlayStation 4 and a Redmi Note 7 with a starting bid of R$ 819, while lot 7 shows a Moto C with a minimum bid of R$ 630.
Lot 15 stands out for its mix of devices: it includes a Redmi Note 7, a Chromecast, an Xbox One, a wireless headphone and various other items with a minimum opening bid of R$ 1,800. Other lots feature Nintendo consoles, cameras, speakers and even electric shavers.
How the auction process works
The published amounts are the minimum opening bids for each lot; auction prices can rise during the live session. Participation is open to both individuals and companies.
The auction runs in two stages. In stage one, interested parties submit their offers for each lot; those offers must exceed the stated minimum — for instance, any initial bid for lot 15 must be greater than R$ 1,800. The highest bidder in stage one advances to stage two. To remain eligible for the live round, a competitor must submit a follow-up offer that is no more than 10% lower than the top stage-one bid.
During the live auction on Wednesday (12), each lot opens at the highest value recorded in stage one and then advances as participants place higher bids. The lot is awarded to the highest bid at the close of the live session.
Who can participate and restrictions
Both natural persons and legal entities may take part. Individuals who win lots are required to use the acquired goods for personal consumption; resale by private individuals is prohibited.
To participate, bidders must obtain a certificate via the Electronic Taxpayer Service Center (e-CAC), accessible here. The complete list of lots is available here.
Source: Federal Revenue
