[Howlin]

What the HELL is wrong with people?

It ought to be against the law to KEEP it, much less try to sell it.

[Cagey]

What the HELL is wrong with people?

Whew. That's the 64K question. Here is an eBay auction for a coin that started on the 27th at $7.95. If it were not for today's tragedy it would probably have sold for $50. Right now it's over $5,000 and I bet it closes at over $10,000. I guess the answer is greed. In this case on the part of the buyers.

Space Shuttle COLUMBIA 1 Ounce Silver Coin

[ffusco]

I agree, but to play devil's advocate, if a tiny nut or bolt landed on your doorstep would you be tempted to keep it? Be honest! My Dad saved a big piece of ash that settled on his window sill from the WTC. He lives 6 miles away in Brooklyn. I know that the dust was not neccessary for an investigation.

[nunya bidness]

From another thread (the post was pulled from eBay):

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SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA DEBRIS!

Item # 2909705555

Everything Else:Weird Stuff:Really Weird

Current bid	US $99,000,100.00		Starting bid	US $1.00
Quantity	1		# of bids	25   Bid history
Time left	6 days, 23 hours +		Location	Leverkusen NRW
			Country	Germany
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I have found this item in my backyard about one hour after the explosion of the SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA. It looks like a FUEL INJECTION VALVE used in rocket engines.The part has many Scratches and Chippings and is in a VERY used condition. A small marking near the connector t reads "#quake.ger@ircnet". Items were found in the vicinity of 50° 53' 02" N 07° 07' 27" E Worldwide shipment to be paid by the buyer. Western Union or Verified Paypal accepted. I do not know if this item has ANYTHING to do with the SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA nor do i claim it being genuine. , it reads "#quake.ger@ircnet"

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[Redcloak]

As I recall, it's a felony to in any way tamper with aircraft wreckage. Those offering "wreckage" on eBay are going to be in a world of hurt for one of two reasons. If the wreckage is genuine, then they'll be popped for tampering with the wreckage. If it's not genuine, then they'll be visiting the Graybar Hotel for wirefraud. Either way, a 300lb. guy named Tiny will be calling them "dear" in the not too distant future.