From Robert Longley,
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The State of California now offers an online auction of certain unclaimed property. Through online auction provider eBay, the public can now bid on the contents of safe deposit boxes unclaimed by their owners for more than three years. Click here for more information and links to the auction. Under California law, the State Controller's Office is authorized to sell at public auction the contents of safe deposit boxes unclaimed by their owners for more than three years. In conjunction with online auction provider eBay, these items can now be viewed, bid on and purchased online. All items have been inspected by a certified appraiser.

Ready to bid? Here are the links you need:

Terms and Conditions of Sale

Basically, persons or parties bidding on items offered by the California State Controller's Office (SCO) on the on-line vendor site must be able to lawfully enter into and form contracts under applicable law. All SCO staff directly involved with this auction are prohibited from participating in the bid process. Be sure to read the complete Terms and Conditions of Sale before bidding. You do not need to be a resident of California to bid on these items. Now, on with the auction!

California Unclaimed Property Online Auction

More resources for finding unclaimed property:

Find and Claim Unclaimed Money

Links to State unclaimed property recovery information