Nuclear shelter sold on eBay for about $ 31,000

A British bunker underground nuclear shelter conditioning as during the Cold War reached a price equivalent to approximately 31,000 dollars in Internet sales portal eBay, at the end of the bidding Sunday night.

The auction, which began on Feb. 25 with a starting price of 500 pounds (755 dollars, 555 euros), drew some 40 bids to finally close the sale in 20,600 pounds (31,000 dollars, 23,000 euros).

The bunker, located in the Peak National Park (central England), began operations in 1959 until its abandonment in 1991 was administered by the Royal Observer Corps, Civil Defense organization responsible for identifying any nuclear attack and radiation.
In addition to the "unique opportunity to acquire a piece of Cold War history," the seller said that the building was "situated in a spectacular location with wonderful views.

The bunker itself, which is accessed by a trapdoor and a metal shaft, is about four meters below ground. It has two rooms-a chemical toilet and an observation room, and two vents.

Like furniture, the buyer will find a desk, a chair, a mermaid, a bucket and a rope to lower heavy objects to the shelter.