Ever wonder what happens to all those pocketknives, water bottles, and weird souvenirs that get left behind at airport security? They end up here.
This store sells confiscated items, and it feels like a treasure hunt every time you walk through the door. You never know what you will find, tools, electronics, jewelry, or something that makes you say “who tried to bring that on a plane?” The inventory changes constantly, so two visits are never the same.
Prices are low because the store just wants to move the stuff out. Bring a little patience, a sharp eye, and maybe a big bag to carry your strange new collection home.
Airport Confiscated Knives and Blades
Knives are the single most common item pulled from travelers at TSA checkpoints, and that makes them the star of the show at the Texas State Surplus Store. Most people forget they have a pocket knife clipped inside their carry-on, and that small oversight means a steady stream of blades ends up here in Austin…