Storage Wars Auctions Gold Mine In Orange County

TRABUCO CANYON, CA — What would be the perfect gift for your loved one this Spring? How about a gold mine?! Dan and Laura Dotson, the auctioneers behind "Storage Wars" are offering this Trabuco Canyon mine for auction, with a close date at the end of April.

This is one of several mining claims the pair currently have for sale over Ebay. As of Thursday, the current bid is just under $650.

"Up for sale is a 20 acre placer mine in Trabuco Canyon of the Orange County mining district," they said. "The creek runs year-round on the claim."

According to the pair, the center of the claim is accessible by 2 or 4 wheel drive pickup, and there are off-road riding permitted areas. "Spend a little extra, and get a real mining property!"

The Dotsons answered a few questions about the Placer claim, saying: "a Placer Claim gives you surface or just below the surface mineral rights, often in a river bed or stream bed."

If you win the auction, you'll be notarized with the quitclaim deed, earning 100% ownership of the mining claim. You'll also receive the GPS coordinates so that you can find your little section of paradise.

An annual maintenance fee of $155 per 20-acre for the Placer Claim, but if you own less than 10 placer claims, you can file a waiver.

Mining in Trabuco Canyon started in the 1800s, when gold, silver and tin deposits were discovered.

"Recent discoveries of small quantities of gold have driven many prospectors and recreational miners back to the area," they said. "The canyon provides a well kept access road and plenty of trees for shade and relaxation.Many people also enjoy fishing and off-roading in Trabuco Canyon."

Is prospecting on Trabuco Creek right for you? Place your bids! Place your bids on www.ebay.com

Photo, courtesy Dan and Laura Dotson