New Auction Option Other Than eBay

 C Net News

Not having any luck with bids on eBay? Well, there’s another online auction site you might want to hit–PropertyRoom.com. The goods in question are from police property auctions. That’s right, the loot seized from thieves and convicted and alleged criminals.

For example, under the heading “Hot Pursuit Specials” (which features an illustration of a “Dragnet”-style police car), a Sony PlayStation Portable was listed, with bidding at $171. Among the “Fine jewelry items starting at $1″ is a 1.5-carat diamond in white gold setting engagement ring, with bidding at a mere $710. There are plenty of car stereos, bikes, cell phones, TVs, even Paris Hilton brand perfume for $5. And also real estate. You can get a 7,500-square-foot plot of land near Alamo Beach, Texas, just blocks from the water, for $4,340. Outside of a four-piece Fantasy Knife Set that looks mildly menacing, there appear to be no weapons listed.