# Slightly Used Nuclear Missile Silo On eBay By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-09-30 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuclear-missile-ebay References: [kgw](http://www.kgw.com/news-local/stories/kgw_092507_lifestyle_missile_silos.10bbbe152.html) & [themissilebase](http://www.themissilebase.com/home) [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-swoosh) has some strange stuff for sale, but the Titan 1 nuclear missile silo is one of the oddest. Located on Central Washington's Larsen Air Force Base, it features 57 acres above ground and has a huge complex consisting of 16 buildings and thousands of feet of connecting tunnels below ground. This could be a dream home for someone and their clan/cult [preparing for a party/apocalypse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncharted-supply-basecamp-30l-yeti-survival-system)/Armageddon. Who ever gets it will have to have a lot of cash -- as of Tuesday, [bids were up to $1.5 million](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lastminute-auction). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Online Auction Platforms:** The trend of selling unique and unusual items on online auction platforms presents an opportunity for individuals and organizations to make significant profits from niche markets. - **Survivalist and Prepper Communities:** The growing interest in survivalist and prepper communities presents an opportunity for businesses to develop products and services catering to their unique needs and demands. - **Underground Real Estate:** The trend of repurposing underground spaces, such as nuclear missile silos, as residential or commercial properties presents an opportunity for real estate developers to create innovative and exclusive living or working environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can leverage the popularity of online auction platforms to create new revenue streams and reach a wider audience. - **Home Security and Emergency Preparedness:** The home security and emergency preparedness industry can cater to the needs of survivalist and prepper communities by offering specialized products and services that address their unique concerns and priorities. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can capitalize on the trend of repurposing underground spaces to create luxurious and unconventional living or working environments, offering a unique selling proposition to prospective buyers or tenants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underground Autonomous Shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1.md) - [Martian Meteorite Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sothebys-nwa.md) - [Life-Size Casket Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casket-cooler.md) - [Angular Stealthy Holiday Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-under-the-radar.md) - [Sci-Fi Series-Inspired Rentable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byers-house.md) - [Tactical Survivalist Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/survival-trailer.md) - [Prepackaged Survivalist Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncharted-supply-basecamp-30l-yeti-survival-system.md) - [Logo-Shaped French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-swoosh.md) - [Miniature Insulated Home Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-tiny-homes.md)