The Stuff TSA Confiscates from You Gets Sold by the Pound at Auction

Have you ever wondered what happens to all of the Swiss Army knives, pocket tools, power drills, and other various assorted items confiscated by the TSA? They aren’t going into the garbage. No, these items actually end up on GovDeals, where they are usually sold in bulk. That’s right. You can buy several dozen confiscated pocket knives for about $50. Or do you need a charger? You can buy eight pounds of snarled, tangled-up chargers for every sort of device for a starting bid of just $2.