It is hard to believe that a pair of nail clippers would be considered a dangerous weapon, but after September 11, 2001, it was added to a list of banned items like knives, box cutters, scissors, toy guns, and knitting needles that were confiscated from carry-on luggage at the nation’s airports. Where do all these forfeited items end up? Well, several Texas airports send the prohibited goodies to a warehouse in East Austin where they join other government surplus items for sale back to the public. In addition to pocketknives for $1, you can browse through jewelry that was never claimed from the lost and found and a storeroom stacked to the rafters with old desks, filing cabinets, and other office furniture.
State Surplus Property Store
6506 Bolm, 512/463-1990
www.tfc.state.tx.us
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