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This Is Your Last Chance To Nab The MTA's Old Crap
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Lauren Evans
Published Jun 7, 2013
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There are still plenty of bizarre goods up for grabs at the MTA's massive junk auction, composed of items abandoned on subways and things they apparently just can't use anymore. Forklift? Check. MacBook Pro? Check. Saxophone? Check. "Various" earrings? Check. Used Crown Vic? Check. STREET SWEEPER? Also check.
We could list items for days, but we're very busy, lots of appointments and whatnot, so check out the full list yourself here. You've got until COB today to claim them. One peculiar caveat is that you must mail or fax your bid, but if you're the type of person to bid on an old projector, you're probably also the type of person who possesses a fax machine, so you're all set.
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