eBayer mails UK lad £44k

Got more than the PS2 he was expecting

By Lester Haines • Get more from this author

Posted in Bootnotes, 18th July 2007 14:29 GMT

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A 16-year-old Norfolk lad got more than he bargained for when he successfully bid £95 for a PS2 on eBay - the console plus €65,400 (£44k) in cash, the BBC reports.

Police are currently holding the wonga - which arrived with the games console at the teen's Norfolk home back in March and was reported by his parents - under the Proceeds of Crime Act. According to the BBC, magistrates gave Norfolk cops until September to trace the owner, at which time the case will return to court.

The family could then apply to claim the funds under the Police Property Act, although the powers-that-be can obtain a further order to hang onto the booty pending further investigation.

An eBay spokesman said: "We know that eBay is a great place to pick up a bargain, although in this case, we agree that the contents of the parcel were somewhat unusual and we will assist with any inquiries the police may wish to make." ®

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As an interesting twist to the tale, the Beeb notes that the PS2 was "missing two games" when it arrived. Anyone want to work out how many shoot-'em-ups you can get for 44 grand?

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