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An abandoned house is sold on eBay for $1.75, Saginaw, Michigan, 17 September, 2008.

Joanne Smith, of Chicago, was one of eight bidders for the home. She must pay about $850 in back taxes and yard cleanup costs.

AP Photo/The Saginaw News, Melanie Sochan, found at: Yahoo.com, Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2008 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved.