8 Incredible Things Sold for $1
Realistically speaking, you cannot buy much for a dollar, especially in the US. Maybe a pack of gum or a stick of instant coffee? One dollar is practically nothing, but this is where the irony of life sets in. It’s a legitimate price tag often used to sell things that can’t be objectively priced.
Ridiculous transactions from this $1-category are some of the most remarkable in modern world history.
1. Old houses in Sicily
One time, the Sicilian officials decided to sell 20 historic houses located on its territory for just 1 Euro each. However, there is a catch – the buyer must then fund the house’s restoration, which would cost them at least $25,000. It may seem like a lot, but it’s pennies for rich people, and in the end, you get a whole house in Italy.
