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Sweet dreams are made of this...., by closeencounters on Jul 18, 2007 16:58:51 GMT 1, During a quick scan of the news headlines came across this story that i thought i'd share with everyone and get you thinking about which pieces would be top of your list should a small fortune fall through your letterbox!
Boy gets £44,000 in eBay parcel
Police are trying to trace the owner of 65,400 euros (£44,000) mistakenly sent to a 16-year-old boy who bought a Playstation Two for £95 on eBay.
The cash arrived in a box at the house in Aylsham, Norfolk, with the games console, but minus two games.
Police are holding the money under the Proceeds of Crime Act while the matter is investigated.
An eBay spokesman said the parcel's contents were "somewhat unusual" and it would help police with their inquiries.
The boy's parents, who are not commenting, alerted police when the parcel arrived on 20 March.
Family claim
Magistrates have given Norfolk Police until September to hold on to the money before the case comes up in court again.
But, if the money remains unclaimed the family could potentially apply for it to be returned to them under the Police Property Act.
A police spokesman said: "We have until 22 September before we have to go back to court to apply for a further order if necessary."
A spokesman for eBay 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."
(From the BBC News - first time of quoting something on here so hopefully done it right!)
Admittedly you'd be a little upset about the 2 missing games, but i'd be immediately contacting as many galleries etc as poss to establish a good haul of Banksy's back catalogue that's for sure! ;D ;D ;D
During a quick scan of the news headlines came across this story that i thought i'd share with everyone and get you thinking about which pieces would be top of your list should a small fortune fall through your letterbox!
Boy gets £44,000 in eBay parcel
Police are trying to trace the owner of 65,400 euros (£44,000) mistakenly sent to a 16-year-old boy who bought a Playstation Two for £95 on eBay.
The cash arrived in a box at the house in Aylsham, Norfolk, with the games console, but minus two games.
Police are holding the money under the Proceeds of Crime Act while the matter is investigated.
An eBay spokesman said the parcel's contents were "somewhat unusual" and it would help police with their inquiries.
The boy's parents, who are not commenting, alerted police when the parcel arrived on 20 March.
Family claim
Magistrates have given Norfolk Police until September to hold on to the money before the case comes up in court again.
But, if the money remains unclaimed the family could potentially apply for it to be returned to them under the Police Property Act.
A police spokesman said: "We have until 22 September before we have to go back to court to apply for a further order if necessary."
A spokesman for eBay 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."
(From the BBC News - first time of quoting something on here so hopefully done it right!)
Admittedly you'd be a little upset about the 2 missing games, but i'd be immediately contacting as many galleries etc as poss to establish a good haul of Banksy's back catalogue that's for sure! ;D ;D ;D
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Wiseblood
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Sweet dreams are made of this...., by Wiseblood on Jul 18, 2007 17:08:40 GMT 1, as if they contacted the police, good things happen to often, spend the bugger.
i hope they left neg feedback about the games not being there.
as if they contacted the police, good things happen to often, spend the bugger.
i hope they left neg feedback about the games not being there.
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poofly
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Sweet dreams are made of this...., by poofly on Jul 18, 2007 17:14:40 GMT 1, I'd be on to Steve Laz with a sack of cash and a ticket to LA if I got sent that.
Maybe the 'boy' in question is Manchester Mike and he ain't giving owt back!
I'd be on to Steve Laz with a sack of cash and a ticket to LA if I got sent that.
Maybe the 'boy' in question is Manchester Mike and he ain't giving owt back!
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Sweet dreams are made of this...., by manchestermike on Jul 18, 2007 17:23:56 GMT 1, I'd be on to Steve Laz with a sack of cash and a ticket to LA if I got sent that. Maybe the 'boy' in question is Manchester Mike and he ain't giving owt back!
Nah... this boy is having a bigger sale than ever coming up after this months spending!
I'd be on to Steve Laz with a sack of cash and a ticket to LA if I got sent that. Maybe the 'boy' in question is Manchester Mike and he ain't giving owt back! Nah... this boy is having a bigger sale than ever coming up after this months spending! |
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jam
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November 2006
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Sweet dreams are made of this...., by jam on Jul 18, 2007 17:51:10 GMT 1, It was probably some dumb Nigerian scammer sending cash back home and mistakenly sent it to someone he intended to fleece out of some money.
It was probably some dumb Nigerian scammer sending cash back home and mistakenly sent it to someone he intended to fleece out of some money.
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