Ever wondered what happens to all the things lost and forgotten on the many trains and busses in Switzerland? I always imagined some giant storehouses with tons of old stuff simply aging and collecting dust. That wouldn't be very Swiss though, would it? Especially with all the dirt and dust since we are generally such clean freaks. :) Turns out that many public transportation companies sell their lost and found items to a shop in Zurich that makes a business out of selling lost items.
About 60'000 items reach the lost and found shop every month. And there are some very funny, some expensive and some very strange items for sale there. You want examples?! If you have a look at their online shop you'll understand what I mean. Currently on sale are:
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lost and found - brit berlin / pixelio.de |
- different kinds of jewelry
- sex toys
- second hand underwear
- paintings
- clothes
- sports gear
- a machine for counting bank notes
- who loses such items on a bus or train?
- who would want to buy them?
© 2012 IRENE WYRSCH "A HUMOROUS GUIDE TO SWITZERLAND" ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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