From 28 September until 12 noon on 2 October 2026, Milan Malpensa airport opens its doors to a new and unmissable edition of the famous lost property auction. Organized in collaboration with the airport management company Sea and managed electronically by the GIVG group, the initiative offers 82 lots up for grabs to the highest bidder. Forgotten between terminals 1 and 2, in the seats of the waiting areas, in restaurants or at security checks, these goods unclaimed for over a year by their legitimate owners thus find a second life, attracting collectors, curious people and bargain hunters ready to make exclusive offers directly from the web.
A bizarre catalog of appliances, technology and mysterious suitcases
The variety of goods contained in the lots reflects the heterogeneous humanity that passes through the Lombardy port every day. Browsing the online catalog visible at this link reserves surreal surprises: from air fryers, packaged microwaves, electric grills, portable washing machines and salad dryers to a painting, fishing rods, roller skates with their knee pads, children’s bicycles and strollers. Obviously there is no shortage of great classics such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, hairdryers, eyeglasses, belts, as well as dozens of suitcases, trolleys and backpacks full of clothes. Before being catalogued, the objects are carefully inspected by Malpensa operators to exclude the presence of sensitive documents, weapons, drugs or explosives.
How online sales work and what are the rules for participating
The auction bases established by the appraisals start from a minimum of 10 euros up to 190 euros for the richest and most complex lots. The definitive transition to the GIVG digital platform, consolidated after the pandemic, has radically transformed the formula compared to the old in-person appointments in the Cral warehouses near Terminal 2.
No more crowded room or real auctioneer, but an entirely online challenge in which each user can study the lots and plan their own relaunch strategy. As Enzo Rizzi, president of GIVG, explains, claiming lost property requires rigorous proof that foreign tourists often prefer to avoid, thus allowing their personal effects to end up under auction. An unmissable event for those who love the thrill of discovery and are looking for the perfect deal.
