Auctions may have a reputation for being the preserve of the wealthy to joust politely for rare collectibles or master paintings that can go for millions of dollars.
But this is not the case in Balat, a historic neighbourhood in Istanbul on the shores of the Golden Horn estuary frequented by tourists and locals alike who enjoy the hip cafes and historic churches.
Here, secondhand objects, from used furniture to toys, go for knockdown prices.
Istanbul doesn't have a tradition of jumble sales, although there are secondhand shops. But, about five years ago, low-price auction houses began to spring up in Balat, giving residents another way to rid themselves of unwanted goods.
