Pa. auctioning items surrendered to TSA at airports

    Here’s your chance to get back to pocketknife  a TSA agent took from you at the airport.

    The Pennsylvania Department of General Services is auctioning items surrendered to the Transportation Security Administration.
    Auctions begin today and revenue goes toward the state’s general fund. Bid listings will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

    Currently up for grabs: 18lbs. of assorted male/female brown belts, 10 envelope openers and dozens of pocket knives. You can find new items by searching “pa state surplus” on the GovDeals website.

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