How to Buy Stolen Goods Legally

Each year thousands of stolen goods are recovered by police departments or other legal authorities across the country. Many of these items go unclaimed and their owners are never found. These items are eventually offered for sale to the general public through auctions or other means, providing the opportunity to buy stolen goods legally.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Check with your local law enforcement agencies to find out if they sell unclaimed stolen goods or seized items from their property rooms. Often this can be done online by looking on the web sites of your local police department and sheriffs office.

2. Find out how the items are to be sold. Often this is done through public auctions conducted through the law enforcement agency itself. This information may be provided on the website of the police or sheriffs department or it may be advertised in your local newspaper.
   
   If the items are to be sold at public auction, find out the date, time and location the sale is to take place. You may also want to obtain a list of the goods being sold and preview the items ahead of time if possible.
   
   Some law enforcement agencies sell seized property and unclaimed stolen goods online instead of in person. If this is the case, find out the website or online sources being used.

3. Decide if you want to buy any of the seized items or unclaimed stolen goods offered. Common items include vehicles, electronics, jewelry, clothing, furniture and more.
   
   If you find something you are interested in buying, make sure you understand all the rules, terms and conditions of purchasing the items or bidding on the items at auction. Many times the items need to be paid for with cash and sales tax is added. It is likely the merchandise cannot be returned and refunds will not be offered, so consider the items carefully before purchasing.

4. Keep any receipts or paperwork provided with your purchases as a safety precaution. You will then have proof if ever questioned how you were able to buy stolen goods legally.

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on 7/3/2009 great information!