People take all sorts of things on flights with them aside from their luggage but sometimes lose or leave it behind at the airport, and when they do, you get a chance at keeping it and you never know what you might find.
At Miami International Airport's lost & found auction this weekend, you could walk away with just about anything for a few bucks. Items like laptops, iPads and art are fully on display while boxes and suitcases contain surprises for buyers.
"People are curious what's in these bags and I guess that's why we get so many people," auctioneer Paul May said. "They hope they'll get a lot of good stuff, bags of jewelry, the laptops, they're always looking for a bargain."
The auctions draw hundreds of people all bidding against each other. A suitcase alone could cost you $50 or depending on the interest, maybe $200-$300.
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"I wouldn't call it sport but I think yes, it's the element of surprise," MIA spokesman Marc Henderson said.
Henderson and May say it's a matter of luck and instinct.
"About a year ago we had someone bid on a box of baseball cards and in there it might've been a very valuable card," Henderson said.
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"About seven or eight years ago we had someone bid on a suitcase and inside was 10,000 pounds of English money" May said. "That was the biggest one that we've had here."
The auction takes place Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at 5600 Northwest 36th Street, building 845. Admission is $3 and they highly recommend you arrive early.