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What is Elimar Pigeon Services Auction Site?
Elimar Pigeon Services Auction Site is a UK-focused online marketplace for racing pigeon fanciers. It combines live auctions of racing pigeons and loft equipment with a library of articles and loft reports from well-known fanciers and writers. In practice, it works as a classifieds-and-auction hub: sellers list birds or equipment, buyers browse and place bids, and the site's editorial section provides background on strains, breeders and race results.
H3 What you can actually do there
- Bid on racing pigeons, including stock cocks and hens, young birds and proven breeders.
- Buy loft equipment, such as aviaries.
- Browse listings by status: Recently Listed, Featured Listings, Ending Soon, Popular, Top Bids, Buy Now, Sold and Unsold.
- Read racing pigeon articles and loft reports from UK fanciers and scribes.
- See seller usernames, locations and bid counts on each lot, which helps you judge activity and provenance before bidding.
H3 Who it suits
- UK fanciers looking for specific bloodlines, such as Willem de Bruijn, Dirk Leekens, Kittle, Daniel or Blizzard King Kittel lines.
- Buyers who prefer auction-style pricing over fixed retail, and who are willing to monitor lots before they end.
- Sellers who want an audience already interested in racing pigeons rather than a general classifieds site.
- Newcomers who want to combine buying with reading articles and loft reports before committing.
H3 Trade-offs to weigh Auctions reward patience and research: a lot with zero bids may look like a bargain, but pedigree claims, race results and health status still need checking with the seller. Listings vary widely in detail, from brief descriptions to long pedigree notes, so the quality of information depends on the individual seller. If you want fixed prices and immediate purchase, filter for Buy Now lots; if you want the best chance of a lower price, watch Ending Soon and Top Bids.
H3 A practical next step Before bidding, read the full lot description, note the seller's location and feedback signals, and ask about vaccination, health certificates and shipping. For pedigree context, compare the bird's lines against the site's own articles and loft reports. If you are also comparing general pigeon resources, the sport's governing bodies and specialist sites can help: Royal Pigeon Racing Association and British Homing Union cover rules and club affiliation in the UK.
How do I place a bid on a pigeon or item in an auction?
On Elimar Pigeon Services, you bid by opening a listing and using its Place Bid button. The auction pages show a current price in GBP, a bid count and the seller's location; if the count is zero, no one has bid yet.
The practical sequence is:
- Browse or filter the listings — Recently Listed, Featured Listings, Ending Soon, Popular, Top Bids, Buy Now, Sold and UnSold are the visible categories.
- Open the item you want. A pigeon listing normally states the bird's breeding, the fancier or loft behind it, and sometimes race results; equipment such as an aviary is listed alongside birds.
- Check the bid count and the time left. An item still at "0 bids" has no competing bidder, so the displayed figure is the starting point rather than a proven market price.
- Select Place Bid, then confirm on the following page. The confirmation step is where you commit, so review the item description and any sale terms before going through with it.
A worked example: a fancier sees a hen listed at GBP 60 with no bids and ending soon. Because there is no bid history to judge demand, they decide their maximum before clicking, place the bid, and confirm — rather than bidding again in the final minutes on impulse.
Useful decision criteria before you bid:
- Pedigree over presentation. Several listings lean on phrases like "stock cock", "dam of winners" or a famous sire's name. Treat those as seller claims and weigh them against documented race results.
- Bid count as a signal, not a verdict. A high count shows competition; a zero count may mean a bargain or simply a poorly described lot.
- Ending Soon matters more than Featured. Time pressure is where prices move, so decide your limit early.
- Buy Now versus bidding. If a listing offers Buy Now, you can secure the item immediately instead of competing.
If you are new to the site, watch one or two auctions through to their closing time before bidding, so you can see how prices behave. For background on bloodlines and loft management, the site's racing pigeon articles and loft reports are a sensible companion to the auction pages themselves.
What should I consider when buying a racing pigeon online?
Buying a racing pigeon online comes down to three things you can verify from the listing: the bird's identity and paperwork, the seller's track record, and the auction mechanics. On Elimar Pigeon Services Auction Site, listings typically show a ring number, a price in GBP, a bid count and a "Place Bid" link, so most of your decision rests on how the text describes the bird's breeding and performance.
What to check in the listing
- Ring number and age. Look for a full ring number (for example, a 2021 or 2023 prefix). It ties the bird to a specific year of breeding and lets you check it against results or pedigrees.
- Breeding claims. Phrases like "direct son of", "grandson of" or "dam of winners" are only as good as the named sire or dam. Ask which specific results the parent or the bird itself won, and in what competition.
- Performance evidence. "Won a first prize in the club and section" is more useful than "bred winners". Club and federation wins are verifiable; vague claims are not.
- Health and readiness. A line such as "still filling eggs" tells you the hen is actively breeding. For a cock, ask about fertility and moult condition.
- What else is included. Some listings are not birds at all — one recent example was an aluminium aviary. Read the title before you bid.
The seller matters as much as the bird
Listings show a seller name and location, and often a feedback or activity count. A seller with a long history and many completed sales is easier to deal with than a new account. If a seller is "packing up" and dispersing a whole loft, expect several related birds at once and read each description separately rather than assuming they are equivalent.
Auction mechanics to plan for
- Bids, not fixed prices. A "0 bids" label with a starting figure means the price can rise. Set your maximum before you bid and stop there.
- End time. Check when the auction closes, including whether there is a soft-close that extends the clock after late bids.
- Collection and transport. Pigeons are live animals. Confirm whether the seller expects collection, courier or a meeting point, and who arranges and pays for it.
- Payment and transfer. Confirm how payment is made and when the bird is released, and get the ring card or pedigree in writing.
A practical next step
Pick two or three lots you like, then message each seller the same short list: full ring number, date of hatch, the bird's own race results, the sire and dam's results, fertility or laying status, and collection or courier arrangements. Compare the answers side by side — the seller who gives specific, checkable details is usually the safer buy, regardless of the headline price.
Where can I find articles and loft reports from top UK fanciers?
You can find them at Elimar Pigeon Services Auction Site, which combines an auction section with an extensive library of racing pigeon articles and loft reports written by UK fanciers and specialist scribes.
What to expect there
- Loft reports — visits to and write-ups of successful UK lofts, usually covering the birds kept, the breeding lines behind them and the management routine.
- Articles — practical and historical pieces on breeding, racing, conditioning and selection.
- Auctions alongside the reading — the same site runs online sales, so a name you read about in a loft report often appears in a listing with the bird's breeding details.
How to use it well
- Read a loft report first, note the fancier's name and the families they rely on (for example, the sort of sire-and-dam lines that show up in the sale descriptions).
- Then browse the auction listings for birds connected to those lines, checking the stated sire, dam and any race results.
- Treat written claims as the seller's or breeder's account, not an independent verification.
A concrete example A fancier looking for sprint bloodstock might read a report on a loft winning federation races, then look at listings describing birds as descendants of named breeding cocks with recorded first prizes. The article gives context; the listing gives you something to bid on.
If you want a wider set of sources
- Royal Pigeon Racing Association — official UK governing body with news, club information and notices.
- Pigeon Basics — fancier forums and discussion, useful for asking which lofts are currently writing reports.
Decision criterion Choose Elimar when you want UK-focused loft reports tied directly to birds you can bid on. Choose forums or the RPRA when you want news, rules and wider debate rather than sale-linked profiles.
How can I sell my racing pigeons or equipment on the site?
Selling on Elimar Pigeon Services Auction Site means listing within its auction system rather than setting up a traditional shop. The site is built around pigeon auctions, racing pigeons for sale, and loft-related content, and its listings show individual sellers offering birds and equipment with starting prices and a Place Bid action. That tells you the practical route is: create a seller account, list an item or bird as an auction lot, set your starting price and auction timing, then manage bids until the sale closes.
What you can list
- Racing pigeons, including stock birds, young birds and proven breeders or racers.
- Equipment such as aviaries, loft fittings and other pigeon-keeping gear.
- Multiple lots if you are clearing a loft or reducing a team.
What buyers will expect to see
Your listing text does most of the selling. On this site, active listings typically include:
- The bird's ring number or equipment size.
- Sire and dam details, or the maker and condition for equipment.
- Racing or breeding results, federation or club wins, and section positions.
- Location, because buyers often prefer collection or a manageable journey.
- Clear photos, especially for birds whose appearance matters.
A realistic example: if you are selling a stock hen, write the ring number, her breeding, any winners she has produced, and whether she is still filling eggs. If you are selling an aviary, give the dimensions and whether it can be dismantled for transport.
How the auction format affects your approach
| Your situation | Sensible listing choice |
|---|---|
| Clearing many birds | Several separate lots, each with its own description |
| One high-quality proven bird | A well-described lot with results and pedigree |
| Equipment too large to post | Local collection only, stated clearly |
| You need a quick sale | A shorter auction with a realistic starting price |
The site's listing tabs include Recently Listed, Ending Soon, Popular and Top Bids, so timing matters. A lot that ends at a quiet time may attract fewer bids than one ending when fanciers are active.
A useful next step
Before listing, look at completed and current lots in your category to see what comparable birds or equipment are fetching and how much detail successful sellers provide. Then write your description in the same style, state collection or delivery terms plainly, and set a starting price you would genuinely accept. If you are unsure whether to sell a bird as a single lot or alongside others, start with one well-presented lot and adjust based on the interest it receives.
For wider context on the auction side, see Elimar Pigeon Services Auction Site.
What does 'Buy Now' mean and how does it work?
"Buy Now" is a fixed-price option that lets you purchase an item immediately instead of waiting for an auction to close or bidding against other users. On Elimar Pigeon Services Auction Site, listings are grouped under tabs such as Recently Listed, Featured Listings, Ending Soon, Popular, Top Bids, Buy Now, Sold and UnSold, so the Buy Now tab is where you find birds and equipment available at a set price.
How it typically works
- Open the Buy Now tab (or a listing showing that option) and review the description, photos and any pedigree or performance details in the text.
- Confirm the price shown on the listing — the page evidence shows GBP amounts such as GBP 50, GBP 60, GBP 130, GBP 250, GBP 500 and GBP 600.
- Complete the purchase through the site's checkout rather than placing a bid. Auction listings instead show a "Place Bid" button.
- Arrange collection or delivery with the seller afterwards, since live birds and large items like aviaries need transport planning.
Buy Now vs bidding
| Buy Now | Auction bid | |
|---|---|---|
| Timing | Immediate, first come first served | Runs until the listing ends |
| Price | Fixed as listed | Set by competing bids |
| Risk | Item can sell to someone else while you decide | You may be outbid at the last moment |
| Best for | Buyers who need certainty or a specific bird | Buyers willing to wait for a lower price |
Practical example
A fancier in Cheshire sees a Willem de Bruijn stock cock listed at GBP 60 with no bids. Using Buy Now, they secure it straight away and message the seller about collection. A buyer chasing a GBP 500 son of a well-known breeding cock might instead watch the auction to see whether the price stays below their budget.
Decision criteria
- Choose Buy Now when the price is fair to you and the bird or item is hard to replace.
- Choose bidding when you have time, the listing has few watchers, and you can walk away if the price climbs.
- Check seller location before committing: listings in the evidence span Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Denbighshire and the West Midlands, and travel or courier costs affect the real total.
Next step: filter to the Buy Now tab, shortlist two or three listings, and compare price against pedigree, race results and distance from you before confirming a purchase.
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