Nice Taste In Bribes
The Feds are auctioning off
Duke Cunningham's ill gotten gains, and it's quite a collection.
Having acquired a certain level of expertise with rugs from hanging around the Med and other places, the carpets in the picture accompanying the article look to be in the new car range, i.e. they are individually worth a new car.
Of course, I'd have to inspect them to be sure, but if you are out on the West Coast and looking for something for your spare bedroom, expect five-figure winning bids.