Argentina’s tax and customs authority, ARCA, has opened an auction for video game consoles and other technology items that were seized by customs officials. The sale includes PlayStation 5 consoles, Xbox units, and a gaming PC, according to reports from Elonce.com and other Argentine outlets.
The auction is part of ARCA’s broader effort to dispose of confiscated goods. Reports indicate that bidding on some PlayStation 5 consoles will start at 150,000 Argentine pesos. The exact dates and locations for the auctions vary, with at least one event tied to the customs office in Posadas, a city in the northeast of the country.
Elonce.com first reported the opening of the auction, while Rosario3 noted the starting prices for the PS5 units. Radiofonica 100.7 added that a total of 35 PlayStation 5 consoles are up for grabs. MDZ Online mentioned that ARCA also has separate September auctions scheduled for audio equipment and jewelry items.
Interested buyers are expected to register through ARCA’s official channels before placing bids. The auctions stem from goods intercepted at the border, a routine practice for the agency. Seized electronics often end up in public sales to recover value for the state.
This sale follows a pattern of ARCA periodically holding public auctions of confiscated merchandise. Anyone looking to participate should check the agency’s website for specific rules, dates, and lot listings. More details on how to register and the full inventory are expected to be published as the auction dates approach.
