| Seized auto auctions, where law enforcement | | | | over recognized me from a couple seized auto |
| authorities auction off the cars and other vehicles | | | | auctions.) As people start arriving, walk around to |
| they've taken from criminals, tax evaders and others, | | | | examine the cars and engines, but also say hello to |
| are not only great places to find really cheap cars in | | | | others, shake hands, talk about your mutual interest |
| good or great condition, but they're also great ways | | | | in such auctions. |
| to improve your social life. I'm not kidding here. When | | | | No doubt you'll get some phone numbers and email |
| you go to a seized car auction, arrive as early as you | | | | addresses and Facebook friends this way. (You might |
| can. You'll soon see why this has many advantages, | | | | even consider bringing a cooler full of soft drinks to |
| for both meeting people - and securing a better deal | | | | share with your new buddies.) Not only will you make |
| at the auction. | | | | friends this way, but you may even form a small |
| If they're setting up chairs or whatnot, volunteer to | | | | community where you can share information about |
| help them set up. Introduce yourself to the law | | | | upcoming auctions and seized cars being sold online. |
| enforcement officers-county sheriffs, patrol officers, | | | | It's important to keep in mind, though, that during the |
| state troopers, whomever. After a few auctions, | | | | actual bidding your friendships probably won't pay off: |
| they'll start to recognize you. (I once got out of a | | | | when it comes to bids it's each person for him or |
| speeding ticket because the officer who pulled me | | | | herself! |