A city Wilko has begun selling its fixtures and fittings on the cheap as the former high-street giant collapses into complete administration. 

Shoppers on Monday were surprised to find appliances such as fridges, shelves and even cashier scales up for sale at the St Stephens Street store in Norwich following the news of the chain's collapse. 

As part of its massive closing-down sale, the retailer has listed industrial goods as part of the clear-out, including unusual items such as a pallet loader, staff lockers and shopping trolleys.

Norwich Evening News: Wilko is selling its company hardware as the chain completely collapses Wilko is selling its company hardware as the chain completely collapses (Image: Newsquest)

Other items include shopping baskets, bargain bins, step ladders, plastic crates and office tables. 

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While not all are standing out on display, interested shoppers are asked to speak to a member of staff to find out more. 

Norwich Evening News: Drinks fridges are being sold on the shop floor, surrounded by empty shelvesDrinks fridges are being sold on the shop floor, surrounded by empty shelves (Image: Newsquest)

Elsewhere in the store, rows of two-metre-tall drinks fridges are for sale, priced from £200 to £350.

The strange scenes come amid a total stock liquidation, with many of the shelves and floors already completely emptied. 

Norwich Evening News: Much of the store is already completely emptyMuch of the store is already completely empty (Image: Newsquest)

Wilko fell into administration in August and failing to secure a rescue deal was forced to announce the closure of its 400 stores nationwide.

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A "Wilko Messages" board near the exit of the store was filled with warm wishes and condolences by customers who had written messages of thanks to those 12,000 staff who will lose their jobs as a result of the collapse. 

Norwich Evening News: A message board featured dozens of comments of support and loss A message board featured dozens of comments of support and loss (Image: Newsquest)

Among the messages, one had written: "Should never have happened, good luck to you all."

Another had written: "Another great 'go-to' place lost, good luck".

Wilko has stores throughout Norfolk including in Norwich, Thetford, King's Lynn, Dereham and Great Yarmouth which the company has confirmed will be closed for good by Sunday, October 8.