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Old Vampire-Killing Kit Sells For Small Fortune

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An authentic vampire-killing kit from the 1800's recently sold at auction for nearly $15,000 to a pale man in a black cape. "This is a complete kit that comes fully equipped - stakes, mirrors, a gun with silver bullets (because where there are Vampires there might be Werewolves), crosses, a Bible, holy water, candles and garlic." The whole kit is housed in a beautifully decorated American walnut carrying-case. You know, because vampires hate nut trees, and nuts in general. Isn't that right, Dracula? Haha, biggest pair you've ever seen!

1800s Vampire Killing Kit Sold For $14,850 [youbentmywookie]

Thanks to Dave and REW, both of whom are trained in the art of beating the shit out of vampires.

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