Contest #212 answer: Bridgeville CA, USA

Bridgeville is a small community in Humboldt County, California.
It became famous as the first town to be sold on eBay

In 2002 the town was put up on auction and sold for USD 1.7m, but eventually changed hands for $7k.
it was put back on sale again in 2006 ($1,25m) and 2007 ($1.3).

Those who won the auction:

  • mccrumplair
  • steve willis
  • Chris Nason

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  • ACG
  • Paul Franson
  • Sasha Smith
  • Doug Fenner
  • Sarah G.
  • hhgygy
  • Ben-Greg
  • Claire B
  • EJ
  • Romano
  • steven simmons
  • Dennis S.