That stuff is all over other sites. They have whole auctions sites set up just to sell in-game things for real money. It makes sense when you think about it but still seems really odd.
Went to a a salvage yard on Saturday. Saw an orange 1975 Bus on sale in pretty good shape (not running) for $500.
As Matthew would say...
"Retro Satana!"
I had no idea...
What happened to good old-fashioned beat-the-snap out of other characters and take their stuff?