Here's something ordinary American people have problem to grasp that $50-100 "gifts" to authority members in an undeveloped country surprisingly will open lot of doors!
To get in front of people, his eBay stunt was a creative way to get publicity!!
Sometimes a crooked "Chicago-style" way may be necessary to open doors, especially with Lucas' background who knows how to game the system may be the final straw, etc. If you are successful to get the requested "goods" you want to leave the territory ASAP, and call for a press conference like Jerry Corsi did!!!
and NOT call for a press conference. ......Sorry!!!