This notice from the Washington Department of Revenue. If I wasn’t going to be here, I’d be there, just because it sounds kind of fun. — Rachel Pritchett
OLYMPIA – Thousands of items from unclaimed safe deposit boxes
go up for auction Wednesday.
Jewelry, precious metals and collectibles are among 2,900 lots of
unclaimed property treasures up for auction at James G. Murphy,
Inc., 18226 – 68th Ave. NE, Kenmore beginning at 9 a.m. on May 18
and 19. The auction will continue each day until all lots for
that day are auctioned off. Interested parties can preview
items from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Tuesday, or online at
www.murphyauction.com. Online bids can be made during the
auction.
An 1846 US Navy Powder Flask and sports memorabilia, including a
1989 Barry Sanders rookie card, and cards autographed by Michael
Jordon and Tony Gwyn, are among other items turned over to the
Department of Revenue after banks and credit unions lose contact
with owners and have not received rental fees for at least five
years. The Department seeks out owners but by law must auction off
the property within five years of receipt.
Anyone who recognizes property as their own can still claim it, but
only up until 5 p.m. on May 17. After that, the property will be
auctioned off although the claimants will still be entitled to the
proceeds at any time in the future. Potential claimants should
email the Department immediately at ucp@dor.wa.gov and identify the
unclaimed property to be claimed.
In addition to safe deposit contents, unclaimed property includes
uncashed payroll checks, savings and checking accounts, and stocks
and bonds. Each fall more unclaimed property is turned over to the
Department. An online searchable database and claims system makes
it easy to check for and claim property. The database is available
at ClaimYourCash.org.
