TSA on eBay: selling passengers 'possessions.SINCE IT WAS created in 2002, the Transportation Security, Administration (TSA TSA See tax-sheltered annuity (TSA). ) has confiscated con·fis·cate tr.v. con·fis·cat·ed, con·fis·cat·ing, con·fis·cates 1. To seize (private property) for the public treasury. 2. To seize by or as if by authority. See Synonyms at appropriate. adj. more than 18 million items from travelers. Deadly scissors scissors Cutting instrument or tool consisting of a pair of opposed metal blades that meet and cut when the handles at their ends are brought together. Modern scissors are of two types: the more usual pivoted blades have a rivet or screw connection between the cutting ends , baleful pen knives, evil sewing needles all these and more have been seized from potential terrorists of all ages, then sold in government warehouses. But if you really miss that nail clipper A nail clipper or nail trimmer is a mechanical device used to trim fingernails and toenails. Nail clippers are usually made of metal. Two common varieties are the plier type and the lever type. Both are common household objects. , you might be able to reclaim it without leaving your home: Several states are now auctioning off the TSA's loot on eBay. If you don't mind buying in bulk, you can put in a bid on everything from "50 Pounds Assorted Kitchen Utensils" (currently at $34.57) to "30 Multi-Purpose Tools Including Leatherman" (bid up to $219.39). If you've got a use for 100 pocket knives, you can pick them up for a cool $103.50, and if you're throwing a very big party, you might want to pick up 50 pounds of corkscrews (a steal at $26.88). All prices are subject to revision. All goods will surely be replenished. |
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